Cracks between ceiling and wall

[jackpot]

A lot of cracks where the wall meets the ceiling in our house.
I have been gradually trying to remedy this by using some jointing compound. Putting in some corner tape followed by a 2 or 3 layers of more compound and feathering in. Then to finish off a good sanding to blend in with the rest of the wall/ceiling.

Just wondering if this is overkill as its quite time consuming waiting for layers to dry etc.
Just caulking doesnt seem to work as the crack inevitably come back.

Im onto my next bedroom now and it has an artex ceiling, with a 1 inch smooth border around the edge. Think im going to struggle feathering in but also thinking if i just use a 1 inch plastic scraper or similar the edging will not be noticable due to the artex.

Is there a better way to this. This room is the worst as it has been caulked and is now all lumpy and bumpy around the edge of wall/ceiling so will all need scraping out.

Thanks

 

[roy c]

Why don't you put some Gyproc coving up. It will hide all the bits and pieces along the ceiling/wall edge. It's a bit of faffing about but once done it's done!!!!

 

[stevethespreader]

It's not overkill it's par for course although a pro could tape and joint and leave hardly any rubbing down, what roy says is a good idea but would look a bit naff on the artex lid as you won't have the inch brush line