Right , the ceiling i mentioned in a thread or two back is proving to be more of problem than i first thought. Initially i thought it was artex with linng paper on top of that, but further examination shows that the layer under the coating ( not convinced its lining paper now) whilst textured is soft and powdery. It scrapes off easily to reveal the plasterboard. Now the ivory side of the plasterboard is showing not the grey side. So it looks like ill have to scrape off the coating and powdery material, then paint the board. Its in an upstairs bedroom. At least 2 other rooms are in a similar state. Any other solutions come to mind?
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Seriously, sounds like you have distemper on the ceiling under all the other stuff.
Two options really re-board the ceiling over it or scrape it all off.
If you scrape and wash it off then youl need to give the ceiling a coat of alkali resisting primer before you attempt to do anything to it.
Be prepared to line/paper it too...all the washing and scraping may wreck the surface of the plasterboard.
thanks zampa - i suspected it was distemper - damn stuff. Decided to reboard, scraping is going to take too long and the board itself is not in good shape - scratched and gouged.
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