Ceiling plasterboard paint problems

[singinmgr]

13 year old house ...drylined varierty! Barratts build I think (never again)

1) Most of the ceiling boards have moved over time and previous numpty has tried to cover up line cracks badly. Apart from taking the whole lot down (expensive) can I get them skimmed even though emulsioned?

2) In some places the skimmed plaster has come away from the tacks ...whats the best way to reapply and paint?

 

[Robbie uk]

The ceilings can be re skimmed no problem. Prob put a coat of PVA on first though. Where the plaster has dropped off the nail heads i would dab a bit of decorators cailk on and touch up with emulsion. Might be an idea to dab the nail head with a bit of undercoat first.

 

[54aardvark]

If the nail heads have popped, it means the plasterboard isn't firmly fixed to the joists and will keep recurring.

In this situation I fit plasterboard screws about an inch away from each blown nailhead, remove the loose plaster from the nailhead and fill.

Sand then spot seal the filler with dilute emulsion - ready for full strength emulsion. Quick, easy and nae probs!