How to Hide an Uneven Ceiling With Fabric

Draped Look

• 1

  Measure the length and width of the ceiling and obtain a fabric piece that's at least 1 foot longer and 1 foot wider. This allows the fabric to drape from the ceiling, covering the uneven effect.

• 2

  Place a ladder in one corner of the room and use a staple gun to attach a fabric corner to the ceiling corner. Move the ladder to the opposite corner and repeat. Continue until all four corners are held in place.

• 3

  Add staples around the perimeter of the ceiling for security. Add staples at even intervals throughout the ceiling to create small sections of draped fabric or leave as-is, depending on your preference.

Bunched Look

• 4

  Measure the dimensions of the ceiling and obtain enough fabric squares to cover double the area.

• 5

  Cut pieces of fabric into squares at least 3 by 3 feet for manageability. This also allows you to use different fabric patterns or colors. Use one giant piece of fabric as an alternative.

• 6

  Place a ladder in the center of the uneven ceiling. Hold the fabric and staple directly in the center. Gather several inches of the fabric toward the stapled section to form a small, hanging bunch. Staple the bunch in place. Continue the process until the piece of fabric is completely attached, forming a series of the hanging bunches. Let more fabric hang down, or bunch up more on different ceiling sections depending on the unevenness. Repeat until the ceiling is filled.