Smoothing uneven ceilings

[mr_moonface]

I have a very uneven and cracked ceiling in my bathroom that I would like to be smooth - what do I need to do? The previous owners of my flat have attempted to cover it over with artex or textured paint and further coats of emulsion but it looks terrible. I want to avoid getting a plasterer involved and I've noticed several products on the market that claim to smooth over uneven walls/ceilings. Can these be used straight onto emulsion and how easy are they to use? cheers.

 

[Gary59]

What are the names of these wonder products....?

If you do find a way of doing this please let me know as I have never found any other way than to call a plasterer........

Who IMO are well worth the cost on such a small job that will take you days to strip, fill and rub down.....

 

[makitaman]

Polycell Smoothover will give a good result IF you are competent with the trowel. Or you will spend ages sanding out trowel lines.

 

[mr_moonface]

thanks. i might just hire a plasterer.

 

[blainey]

Hi there
I'm having a go at using smooth over to cover up artex on my ceilings. I'm doing ok but I definately will need to go over it with a sander!
Alison

 

[Nige F]

thanks. i might just hire a plasterer.

would be interested to hear the London£££........Sussex price I had was £70.oo for a mornings work skimming 2 walls+ 10 for the multi and angle bead.

 

[jbonding]

thanks. i might just hire a plasterer.

would be interested to hear the London£££........Sussex price I had was £70.oo for a mornings work skimming 2 walls+ 10 for the multi and angle bead.

Nige thats very cheap are you sure you didnt miss a 1 of the £70 = £170.