ceiling : paper / plaster / pollfila

shiznit76 · 15 Sep 2009

I've just removed blown vinyl from my lving room ceiling and can see why was there in the first place, it is quite rough and looks like a very thin layer of plaster was put on over the orignal plaster, this is now flaking off with the paper removal. What are my options: the room is approx 25m2, is it possible to put up lining paper that should cover all the sins, get a plaster (how much should it cost for a ceiling 25m2 approx); think that might be quite expensive, or go for polyfila textured ceiling paint?
Thanks

Richard C · 15 Sep 2009

I’d say plaster but then I’m biased; lining paper won’t hide it. All the flaking plaster will have to come off to provide a sound base whatever you do & by the time you’ve finished, you might as well get it completely re-skimmed properly than mess about with filler & sanding. If it’s in bad way, it’s sometimes easier & quicker to just overboard the original ceiling & skim that. For god’s sake don’t use textured ceiling paint!

LJW61 · 15 Sep 2009

As Richard says for gawds sake stay well clear of textured paint! As much as I prefer lining to skimming it does sound like in this case you're going to have to bite the bullet & re-skim

spread9264 · 16 Sep 2009

the price for skimming your ceiling.should be between £100-£150.on average.but depends on what area you live. simon the spread/builder

Richard C · 16 Sep 2009

spread9264 said:
the price for skimming your ceiling.should be between £100-£150.on average.but depends on what area you live. simon the spread/builder

That's a bigish cieling to do for 100-150 quid! I would say more like £200 + materials; more if it needs re-boarding!

joe-90 · 16 Sep 2009

I'm with Richard re the price.

spread9264 · 17 Sep 2009

thanks for the info i must be a bit cheap.i know it varies a bit depending on where you live. simon the spread/builder

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