Plasterboard Ceiling keeps cracking

[firapara]

Hi Guys,

Plasterboard Ceiling in my rooms keeps cracking between the joints. I did try fixing it by adding the fiber joint tape and then plastering over with EasyFill. But over a year (SUmmer/Winter) it keeps cracking.

Is there anything I can do to stop it from cracking?

Thanks,

 

[Grenage]

It's likely because the plasterboard isn't fixed firmly enough to the joists above, could you add some screws?

 

[firapara]

It's likely because the plasterboard isn't fixed firmly enough to the joists above, could you add some screws?

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I can add some screws, just drive a few more screws into the plasterboard and joists?

 

[Grenage]

Hi there,

Indeed; I did so with a join in our home. Make sure you aren't going to screw into any lighting cables.

Nailed plasterboard can come a little loose over time, and the gap can easily lead on to cracking as you've described.

 

[firapara]

Hi there,

Indeed; I did so with a join in our home. Make sure you aren't going to screw into any lighting cables.

Nailed plasterboard can come a little loose over time, and the gap can easily lead on to cracking as you've described.

Thanks, I will do that.

But wouldn't it tear apart somwhere else? As it will not have any space to relase the pressure?

 

[Grenage]

What pressure are you expecting? You want the board snug to the joists.