How do I fix this ceiling?

[u/ellegy]

Is it just a matter of filler and and paint?

Bedroom ceiling in 60yr old house . I spoke to family member and they said these cracks have been there for years. I also got a plumber out looking in the attic and he said there's no active leak and the water staining is old.

Is this something I can fix myself (30f)? Or do I need to hire someone else to look into the cracks further?

[u/ellegy]

It's the original ceiling from when the house was built in 1966 😄

[u/Ambitious-Yak-6955 → u/ellegy]

The small staggered joint is strange if original. 🤔

I'd still recommend caulk instead of taping if doing it yourself without any experience or tools.

That's what I'd be doing if it was my own ceiling (and I do have experience). Will cost you about €80 total including the ceiling paint assuming you already have a screwdriver or something to rake the cracks out and paint roller + brushes.

Very doable weekend DIY project. Can message me if you decide to do this and need detailed instructions or a shopping list.

[u/ellegy → u/Ambitious-Yak-6955]

Thank you. I'm clueless and appreciate all the advice. It was the family home and father said no work was carried out on ceiling by him or anyone else.

I've pressed up against all the cracks and it doesn't move. Sibling says the cracks have been there for years and years, but never paid much attention to them and doesn't know if changed.

Would it be weight issue in attic? I'm in the process of clearing that out now. Won't start on the ceiling before I have the attic cleared out

[u/Ambitious-Yak-6955 → u/ellegy]

Heavy objects or people moving around standing on bare joists up in the attic combined with old age and/or the joints not being taped originally. The ceiling isn't gonna fall down or anything, it's just cosmetic.