Sanding lath and plaster ceiling
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Gossamer, Hi.
Short answer is No Way, do not use an electric sander of whatever type on a Lath and Plaster ceiling, the vibration of the motor being forced on to the surface of the Plaster will cause the old plaster to fracture at the point where the plaster goes between the lath and areas of the ceiling plaster will fail and fall. also depending on what type of plaster and the composition of the plaster, it can at times contain sand, and if you use an electric sander the individual grains of sand detach and score the surface of the plaster left on the ceiling.
Do you have any idea what type of paint is still adhering? Oil or Emulsion?
And how much of it is there on the ceiling?
Ken.
Short answer is No Way, do not use an electric sander of whatever type on a Lath and Plaster ceiling, the vibration of the motor being forced on to the surface of the Plaster will cause the old plaster to fracture at the point where the plaster goes between the lath and areas of the ceiling plaster will fail and fall. also depending on what type of plaster and the composition of the plaster, it can at times contain sand, and if you use an electric sander the individual grains of sand detach and score the surface of the plaster left on the ceiling.
Do you have any idea what type of paint is still adhering? Oil or Emulsion?
And how much of it is there on the ceiling?
Ken.
Cheers.
I did a bit (maybe 20%) then stopped and have since finished it with a sanding block, which was actually easier.
The paint was mainly quite powdery and there was some emulsion. The ceiling was totally covered after removing the artex, which was more like textured paint actually.
I did a bit (maybe 20%) then stopped and have since finished it with a sanding block, which was actually easier.
The paint was mainly quite powdery and there was some emulsion. The ceiling was totally covered after removing the artex, which was more like textured paint actually.
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