new plaster cracking in corners

[Corrado]

Hi

I have noticed that our recently plastered ceilings have started cracking at the join between the wall and the ceiling. It is a long crack running the full length of the ceiling.

I have been advised that these cracks are very normal and are to do with the change in climate, the ceilings were plastered in June.

Should I leave it a while before raking out the join and filling it in? I did rake out one cracked joint, but the crack has just returned. It is pretty annoying, really!

Thanks in advance.

 

[Belle427]

your better off using a flexible caulk,most fillers will crack again,were the joints taped before skimming?

 

[Corrado]

Yes, joint between boards were taped, but I don't think they were in the corner between the wall and ceiling.

I will fill the crack with caulk, then.

Is it not normal for plaster to crack "in settlement"?

 

[Belle427]

a bit of shrinkage will occur,could also be some movement in the ceiling,favorite would be the lack of proper taping

 

[JohnD]

It will probably open up again. Coving will give a permanent cover.

 

[Third_Eye]

Or apply paper tape into the internal corners using Gyproc Joint Cement. Let dry then fill over with Gyproc Joint Cement again and allow to dry. Then rub down.

 

[Tozzy]

Could someone please tell me what you mean by 'taping the joints'? What sort of tape? I presume this stops the cracking from happening initially.

Trying to pick up as much as I can .

Cheers in advance fellas.