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1) can we leave up what we have done? I would not myself 2) can we tile straight on to this plaster without a finishing coat? If the surface is flat and true then yes ( taking question 1 in to account) 3) what did we do wrong and what should we do to put it right on the rest of the...

I would have to say as an owner of a plastering company I would not offer you any guarantee that the plaster would stick in the long term based on the information you have outlined.

Depends really how bad it is, but I would recommed cutting out the areas to form square patches and placing new plasterboard into the patches that you have cut - if it is one or two patches a simple covering with a product such as easifil will do to make good, however if there are a number of...

frediaz This pdf might be of some help to you - it's from the british gyspum website http://www.british-gypsum.com/literature/white_book/floor,_ceiling_and_soffit/timber_joist.aspx

dextrous There are many fixings available to use in plasterboard that can take a fair weight have you thought of trying some? Also makes sense to use wpb if you are going to the trouble of using moisture board, have you thought about using aqua panel this is becoming more and more common...

A google search seems to suggest 30 mins is ok , however a quick call to the local council building regs guy will put your mind at rest. That said for an extra layer of plasterboard should not cost you that much and you get and extra 30 mins and if there was a problem may be the best money...

And I bet you don't do roughcast plastering :wink: Ok not to worry - the advice is still the same on the ceiling though :D

A quick message to a moderator - my username seems to have changed, and I can't find a section on who are the mods. Can you advise why the name change. Many Thanks

right click the photo and look for properties this will tell you what file type it is. HTH

2 layers of british gypsum 12.5 boards will give you 60 mins, but you must make sure that the boards are staggered and fire tape (jointed) does not need to be to a good finish but must be taped and also some form of fire sealant to the edge of boards where they meet the external walls. HTH

I would use a product called easifill for plastering over the hole , very forgiving product if you mess it a little you can sand it down flat and tweak it to look as good as new.

You will need to use the manufacturers product for any warranty if there was a problem down the line with the plasterboard, for British gypsum boards you will need to apply thistle bond it or knauf plasterboard you will need knauf betokontakt. Both are expensive so if you have a smallish area...