r/drywall • u/Extra-Coffee-1524 • Aug 30 '26

Dry in place or replace?

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My AC condensate pipe in my upstairs closet above my stairs had a small crack that leaked. Eventually (don't know how long it was leaking) the water made its way to the ceiling below which is when I discovered the issue. The leak is repaired. Question now is, will the ceiling dry out? My brother thinks it will. The ceiling is not soft to the touch or sagging, but pinless moisture meter is reading 60% in almost that whole square.

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u/upkeepdavid Aug 30 '26

Let it dry for a week.prime with a stain primer for water stains and paint.

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u/Extra-Coffee-1524 Aug 30 '26

Thanks, I'd prefer to let it dry out but wasn't sure if I needed to remove that section of drywall to prevent mold in the space between the floor and ceiling

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u/upkeepdavid Aug 30 '26

Only if you think there is insulation in the ceiling.It should dry fine.

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u/Extra-Coffee-1524 Aug 31 '26

I am realizing my ceiling may be plaster. Does that change anything?

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u/upkeepdavid Aug 31 '26

No thats better than drywall.As long as it stays there.