Bulging artex from leak above

[RrogerD]

I've cured the leak and left it a good month. How best to 'stick' back the bulging artex please?

I'm thinking, inject some form of adhesive, grip-fill etc and then screw batten across to hold in place.

I'd certainly rather not take it all off and re-artex, or skim etc

Thanks

 

[Tigercubrider]

What I have done (successfully) on plaster where the skim was a bit hollow sounding, was

Drill a small hole ( can you access the ceiling from above easily? If not don't bother.
Use a syringe to inject a slightly watered down PVA into the area. The kind of spring that would worry you if the Dr produced it.
Use a bit of 2x1 that almost touches the ceiling. onto of it, fit a dinner plate sized bit of ply, single screw. Cover with carrier bag.
Slide under the sagging bit and kick the 2x1 to push it against the ceiling.
12-24 hrs and it will be fine. Be careful in case the bag sticks.

 

[RrogerD]

Ah, yes! That's the sort of thing. I'll probably use SBR rather than PVA though in case the leak happens again (it's from a dislodged shower waste above) but definitely the right 'sloppiness' and securing idea.

Thanks for that.