Repairing Ceiling Cracks

[colin H]

Hello Folks

Apologies if this subject has been covered before , I did have a look , but couldn't find too much info .

A couple of years ago I repaired some cracks in my plasterboard ceiling . I think when the house was built some 40 years ago , the plasterboard edges weren't lined up with the joists , resulting in hairline cracks appearing .

After watching a couple of videos , I taped over the cracks with mesh tape , and then skimmed over and repainted . The good news is - the cracks didn't come back , but the bad news is that the finish is quite poor . It doesn't look too bad in the daytime , but get a light shining on it , and it stands out a mile .

Can anyone advise someone with zero plastering talent how to get a finish that will pass the better half`s scrutiny without the need to "get a man in "

 

[Alastairreid]

A bag of easi-fill from B+Q and some sandpaper, depending how bad it is and how keen your wifes eye is a couple of coats and a sand should do it.

 

[JohnD]

I use a tub of premix Plastering Joint Cement, which is quick, clean and handy for small jobs as you don't need to keep mixing small amounts. You can scrape it flat with a broad metal scraper. If you do it before set dry, it is not dusty like sanding.

Costs more, though.

I use the Gyproc one with the yellow lid, can't remember why it was recommended, there are several varieties.

 

[colin H]

A bag of easi-fill from B+Q and some sandpaper, depending how bad it is and how keen your wifes eye is a couple of coats and a sand should do it.

I`d say , its not too bad , but my wifes eye is VERY keen . .

Thanks for that , though . I`ll give it a try !

 

[lostinthelight]

I use the Gyproc one with the yellow lid, can't remember why it was recommended, there are several varieties.

If its the same as this, its marvelous stuff.

 

[dontbelieveawordofit]

any filling and sanding will look poor under false light so you’ll be wasting your time.
plus sanding overhead is a mugs game.
how big is the ceiling ?
why not just prepare it yourself and get a plasterer to skim it.

 

[colin H]

any filling and sanding will look poor under false light so you’ll be wasting your time.
plus sanding overhead is a mugs game.
how big is the ceiling ?
why not just prepare it yourself and get a plasterer to skim it.

I dont want to get anyone in - the rooms finished and I`m a tight get .

Anyway , I`m playing the long game - the wifes eyesight aint what it used to be , its just a matter of time !!

 

[Alastairreid]

I`m playing the long game - the wifes eyesight aint what it used to be , its just a matter of time !!

That gave me a laugh.