Hi All,

I urgently need help...what should i do in this case of situation when my cornice has a big gap and doesn't hold on to the ceiling anymore.. The gap started very small at the corner, and within three weeks it becoming like this... This is my 1st experience and i really don't know what to do.




Attached thumbnail(s)

you might need to call for any house renovation people. They will know what to do.

Go Hardware shop and ask for Plaster Ceiling "gam"
it a white powder which you mix with water and you can apply into the gap using a spatula. use wood to push up the cornice until it dries (abt 24 hrs to be safe)
or ask plaster ceiling guy to come fix it up (abt RM100 - 200 depending on where you stay)

Agreed with that. Better to call up plaster ceiling guy to fix it if you not sure what to do.

Dear All,

Thanks for your prompt reply and assistance... Really appreciate it...

Might be the frame above it coming off. If it was installed long time ago, the frame would be made of wood and might rot over time.

Happened to my parents place where the ceiling collapsed!! Had to redo entire thing including change the frame into alluminium.

DIY on cornices repairwork. just click onto this link. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmgYVNqFNxs. hope this helps!

Is your ceiling cement or another plaster ceiling?
If it is plaster ceiling, you may want to use a water gauge measurement tool to measure the flatness of the ceiling. If it is not flat, then you actually have a bigger problem on hand and the cornice is a symptom of that.

If your ceiling is cement, then you can DIY just like "tipuism" said.

Ceiling collapsed ??? it sound serious... actually i bought the house 2 yrs ago.. it comes together with the cornice and all... not sure what type of material they used to do the frame... have to take leave from work today because worried as it may collapse anytime.. called up a shop near my house...still no action as maybe they do not entertain small job like this...really headache

---

Added on July 12, 2011, 12:13 pmJust got a reply from the shop...they be sending over people to come and repair...price quoted RM550.. location klang jaya.. is the price ok?

This post has been edited by mrsblack: Jul 12 2011, 12:13 PM

Well, when it comes to jobs with a scale like this, it is best that we do not to argue with the price. A skilled general worker + cornices + plaster + transportation + 1 day time (even if it is a small job, the contractor is not able to take another job during that day due to time and travelling distance) will add up to at least 30% of the total cost.

You are very lucky to get him as the contractor has no other job to take on.

Thanks felix... at least i know that i did not get conned.

The ceiling look like RC flat roof to me.

Above another floor or this is the top floor?

Is there any water mark?

Water penetration/leakage can also cause the cornice to give way.

If water is the problem, u hv to do water proofing first or fix the leakage first.

My house is a 1st floor... i don't think this is due to water penetration or leakage...most likely, this is due to my top neighbour just renovate their house...the been drilling few days then only this thing happen...'malas mau gaduh' with neighbour..nanti jadi lain hal. Anyway, thank you for your concern.

---

Added on July 12, 2011, 2:26 pmAt last, finish already the work. Manage to get discount..they use the same cornice, just put plaster on it...RM350.00.

In case if u guys out there think it's cheap and need any, this is their website..http://www.kkplaster.com.my

This post has been edited by mrsblack: Jul 12 2011, 02:35 PM


Attached thumbnail(s)

Glad that you have your cornice fixed already.

I have a friend whose plaster ceiling collapsed, reason why I don't know. Since he already superb sad about it and I do not dare to ask much

A tube of white silicon from your nearby hardware shop would have done the job. Cost less than RM10/ tube

Thanks leeyung..i understand how's ur friend feels... had same feeling before, until i cried. Such a relief once everything turn as normal. Really hope this would be my last experience.

---

Added on July 12, 2011, 6:27 pm really ???..hehe..good info for next time. Thanks kelvyn.

This post has been edited by mrsblack: Jul 12 2011, 06:27 PM