Does anyone have experience fitting a loft hatch in lath and plaster?

wonderwire · 15 Jul 2016

I have a 1908 lath and plaster ceiling.

A loft fitter came round and said that it would be no problem to install a loft hatch to access the ceiling void.

However, I've heard this is near-impossible to do without destroying the ceiling. Does anyone have any stories of success/failure?

theprinceofdarkness · 15 Jul 2016

I've done two perfectly. See the other thread for method.
Frank

Gerrydelasel · 15 Jul 2016

Why would it destroy anything? Just saw through it. Some plaster will chip off round the edges, but that can be filled or covered with architrave.

vinn · 15 Jul 2016

OP see my post today to alison556

footprints · 16 Jul 2016

Yes did it in my first house no problem. nice sharp padsaw and architrave to trim.

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Does anyone have experience fitting a loft hatch in lath and plaster?

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