plasterboard

[byron]

I,ve searched the forum for an answer but no success.I am going to plasterboard my ceiling and get it skimmed the question is do I use boards with a taper or boards that have a square edge?.Which is better for the plasterer when he skims it.
regards

 

[Nige F]

Square edge..and the right way "up".....most are marked thus nowadays.and screwed is easier than nails

 

[jbonding]

i prefer tappered edge boards and its not as simple as just putting them on the ceiling ie right way around, staggered,thickness of board,screws or nails i prefer screws they dont pop as much as nails.

 

[byron]

Thanks for the replies,the ceiling is not to bad but has got artex on it and i thought that boarding it would save me the hassle of getting the artex off.

 

[jbonding]

i presume your getting a plasterer to skim it? get a price for re-skimming and over boarding and skim, it might save you time and money.

 

[byron]

Will do,ta jbonding

 

[Mick Leek]

I had artex on my ceilling. I just skimmed over it about 3 years ago never had a problem.

I had to strip the ceilling paper off a few weeks ago as it got dameged when knocking a wall out and fitting a steel. Used a steamer and the plaster is still solid.

Wouldnt have thought there was a need to over board but im sure JB will know the best way..

Mick

 

[jbonding]

same as mick ive reskimmed artexed ceilings and theyve been sound, it all depends on the thickness of the pattern and the condition of the existing ceiling. i think its a lot quicker to overboard and skim, less mess,no waiting around,more fire protection,slight sound insulation and theres less chance of having problems with suction and adhesion.