Anyone having problems with the ceiling sagging, staples letting go, what is the fix, Alliance advises to use a pin nailer to re-attach ceiling. A pin nailer shoots a headless nail into wood, not very good for a sagging ceiling, this is only a band aid solution that will re-occur in no time at all. If you use a brad nailer which shoots a T shape nail into wood then it is hard cover up. Anyone have any suggestions.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Ceiling sagging
- Thread starter rick 6621
- Start date
I don't have a sagging ceiling, but I have been using a Dewalt 18ga crown stapler (Cordless 20V) to fix a few trim issues on slides. They bury enough that only the OCD wood workers would laugh at me. I think a staple is going to hold better than a pin nail. So far, my areas stapled, have not moved.
Time to get creative Or trade the thing off. How old and what model do you have?Manufacturer is suggesting to use 1/4' or 3/16 crown staples, My problem is, I have 5 areas where the ceiling is sagging, if I use all these staples and putty the holes it will look awful.
Socal-Paul
Well-known member
Any chance of injecting an adhesive and pushing the ceiling up while it cures?
I've thought it would be an idea to include model and year in the name box on the posts.
I've thought it would be an idea to include model and year in the name box on the posts.
So cal Paul has the right idea with injecting some adhesive. You bought it and you own it, yours to figure out, sad to say, that’s the manufacturers‘ way. I personally would like to see better warranty periods for real use, but still need a capable dealer and willing manufacturer.
If you go the adhesive route, you may consider one of these support poles to keep contact with the ceiling while it cures. https://www.grainger.com/product/8W...OG69IPK_zODVtoIuAi8aAvLHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Socal-Paul
Well-known member
I'm at a loss to understand why a 2022 purchased new in 8/23 would not be covered by warranty for a ceiling coming down. Staples could be covered by a thin decorative strip glued to the ceiling. I would use several strips carrying them completely across the ceiling to make it appear factory. I also wonder what is really separating and what it is separating from, what would you be stapling into. If it is foam I wouldn't think that staples or any type of nail would hold and a special adhesive would be needed.
Bozo
I agree with your statement "capable dealer & willing manufacturer"... I was thinking roof leak & that's the reason it was sagging...
Socal-Paul
It could be the lack of staples...On a recent trip my refrigerator was working it's way into the kitchen area...After popping off the access door I found there was only one screw holding the refrigerator in place and that had pulled out...
Rick6621
By reading the first post I am assuming the ceiling is sagging at the seams correct.??? Did you take any of the ceiling panels down.???
I agree with your statement "capable dealer & willing manufacturer"... I was thinking roof leak & that's the reason it was sagging...
Socal-Paul
It could be the lack of staples...On a recent trip my refrigerator was working it's way into the kitchen area...After popping off the access door I found there was only one screw holding the refrigerator in place and that had pulled out...
Rick6621
By reading the first post I am assuming the ceiling is sagging at the seams correct.??? Did you take any of the ceiling panels down.???
Socal-Paul
Well-known member
Now my question is has the ceiling panel come loose or is it just the trim covering the seam? If it is just the trim I would just use the pin nailer and put it back up, I doubt if you will be able to see the holes. If it is the ceiling panel carefully removing the trim will give you access to use staples to put the ceiling back up which you hide with the trim.
The work is covered by warranty. I’m bringing RV to a dealer. He is going to re staple to ceiling. The manufacturer will give me 2 hrs labour to fix ceiling. The manufacturer has sent me overlay tape and putty sticks. To set the record straight my ceiling is sagging in 6 areas, approximately 1/2 sag and staples are showing in some areas. Trailer going in for repair June 19/24. This dealer is very trustworthy and very experienced plus l know the manager of service very well.
Our 22 Paradigm has the ame history. Very frustrating.2022 Alliance Avenue 30rls, purchased new August 29/23, had this rig for only 10 months, constant repairs since the day I bought it. Maybe take a lost and get rid of this lemon.
NomadicHawks
Member
Had the same issue over my kitchen area right after delivery..thought at first the cabinet doors were mis-hung.Anyone having problems with the ceiling sagging, staples letting go, what is the fix, Alliance advises to use a pin nailer to re-attach ceiling. A pin nailer shoots a headless nail into wood, not very good for a sagging ceiling, this is only a band aid solution that will re-occur in no time at all. If you use a brad nailer which shoots a T shape nail into wood then it is hard cover up. Anyone have any suggestions.
The narrow crowns are the way to go in my opinion. Two bites into the rafter and material between sandwiched. Indentation is a matter of a little white putty. That is how my dealer did it and it looks fine...slightly darker than factory which is either done with glue or matched to perfection.
I would say start with the brightest white you can find and adjust from there is you are worried, but my rig is going to have to wear her scars proudly.