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   Huck | Nov 04, 2005 10:34am | #1

   if there is no mildew, and no buckling, I would just re-tape, finish and texture to match, and paint.

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   Mooney | Nov 04, 2005 12:01pm | #2

   Your answer is yes.

   Welcome to Breaktime.

   Next time post this type of thread under construction , unless you want to talk about making a living fixing ceilings. <G>

   Tim

    

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   mbr440 | Nov 04, 2005 06:10pm | #3

   Thanks, and my bad I am just learning the ropes to this format.  

   The strength of the drywall has not been comprimised? Should I re screw?

   My plumber is eating this one, so he will be happy with the second opinion.

   Thanks again.

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   pickings | Nov 04, 2005 06:29pm | #4

   "Should I re screw? "

   DW so NO...... ;-)...but, since you are going to "skim coat" anyway, push on the ceil @ the frmg members. If you have any movement, it will not hurt to drive a couple of screws in there.

   Easier now than after it's repainted.

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   DanH | Nov 04, 2005 08:29pm | #5

   If the drywall has swollen at all, it's strength HAS been compromised, but not enough to worry about. So long as there's no sagging and it can be refinished to a suitable finish there's no NEED to replace it.But sometimes it's easier to replace than to deal with the finish imperfections that may be present, and if there's even a small part of it that needs to be torn out then you might as well tear out the bulk of it -- not much difference in effort redoing a 4x4 inch piece vs a 4x4 foot piece.
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   mbr440 | Nov 05, 2005 03:46am | #6

   Thanks for the info everyone, The drywall feels solid and I would most likely replace it all if the upper cabnets did not go right to the ceiling.