Would you rip this out?

[bnowotny]

I'm using a builder to build a new house. I went in today and found this (see picture) on the ceiling. Would you demand they rip it out or can it be easily fixed withour ripping the drywall out?

Thanks!

Brian

[Rich]

Did you talk to the builder about it? It looks like it's a seam of the drywall that hasn't been sanded down yet or is still wet from mud being applied.
I would suggest working it out with your builder - communication is your biggest asset when wondering what is going on.

[bnowotny]

Did you talk to the builder about it? It looks like it's a seam of the drywall that hasn't been sanded down yet or is still wet from mud being applied.
I would suggest working it out with your builder - communication is your biggest asset when wondering what is going on.I have a message into the builder to see what happened. The drywall has been up and painted for some time now. It was fine yesterday when I went by, but when I came in this morning that's what it looked like. I'm pretty sure it's water damage since they installed toilets yesterday. My question is whether I should make a big deal about it or not.

[Rich]

oic.. if there is a remote chance of water damage then I would definately talk to the builder sooner than later. Be friendly and ask what happened. After the explanation ask what the timeframe of fixing it will be. If nothing happens by that time then raise a big stink. Accidents happen all the time in construction but if you stay calm and allow the builder the chance to fix it normally it will happen much quicker if you are confrontational. Respect what your builder is and can do for you and you will receive the same respect back (in most circumstances :) ).

[grumpydasmurf]

Yeah my thought too Rich, leak from above because it definetly looks like wet mud, and if water is penetrating from above it will attack the low spot, the seams.

The end product is more important than the cooking process. Like Rich said mistakes happen.

[Dano]

I suggest you shoot the contractor and then mud him into the new drywall...

[mjpliv]

There is a possibility that the contractor simply neglected to prime/seal the drywall compound. Both the premixed variaties and things like Durabond 90 will burn through the finish paint unless it is sealed. The discoloration looks "wet" (hard to tell from the picture) but appears too uniform width to be a leak.

I hate like hell to disagree with the others but if I had to put money on it, my bet would be chemical reaction. :?

If that is the case - seal it and repaint!

[grumpydasmurf]

If chemical reaction, what would be the recommended fix?

Sand, prime, prime again, and then repaint?

[mjpliv]

Thats about it as far as I know. All the drywall mud compounds are cementuous products and have to be sealed from contact with normal household paints.

[Rich]

Huh... I've never seen what you described. Of course I try and stay away from taping/finishing and painting as much as possible. :)
I was just looking at www.usg.com and they recommend -
"A prime coat of SHEETROCK® First Coat or a good quality interior latex flat wall paint with a high solids
content should be applied undiluted and allowed to dry before decoration."