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  • Artex plaster - hairline cracks

    Are hairline cracks in an artex ceiling something to be concerned about. They have, apparently been there for years and would polyfilla work?

    Asked by Audrey on 20th Mar 2023
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    Plastering issues

    Hello! I have had my house plastered and I think some of the work is not great. Before I chat to them would love some feedback. 1) chunks of plaster have dried on my window frames and won’t come off. 2) there are ripples on the wall. Not everywhere but in places. If I run my hand over it’s not smooth in some places 3) there are many hairline cracks (maybe some a tiny bit deeper). I think this might be normal and given it’s an old house? 4) should they have plastered to the floor? They didn’t take some skirting boards off (even though I asked) and now we have taken them off. They have only gone to the edge of the current board not the floor. 5) they got plaster and blue grit all over my light switches 6) they have left little bits unplastered (e.g, where an old socket was). I’m concerned as they are going to do my bathroom plastering and have already half fitted my tiles and suite and I’m worried it’ll get covered in plaster.

    Asked by Molly on 17th Oct 2023
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    Do I need to use moisture resistant plasterboard on ceiling when wet plastering on top?

    As per title: Do I need to use moisture resistant plasterboard on ceiling when wet plastering on top in bathroom? Vaulted ceiling has Insulation backed plasterboard that is not moisture resistant. It's all going to be skimmed in the near future. If it's going to be skimmed over, do I need to get someone to overboard it in green plasterboard before it's skimmed or not? Thanks guys!

    Asked by Lance on 12th Apr 2021
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    One Coat plaster

    When should a homeowner use Brtish Gypsum's One Coat plaster? What are its benefits?

    Asked by caroline on 4th Jul 2022
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    Price estimation for 3 bedroom house plastering

    Hi, I am currently looking at a property that will require new plastering in 3 rooms, living room and hallway. Would it be possible to get rough quote estimations? Thanks

    Asked by Erikas on 2nd Dec 2024
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    Cracks in ceilings

    Cracks in ceilings after workmen in attic. Can these be repaired using filler or do the need repairing the full re-skim as I won't be pampering them there going to be painted. Thanks in advance

    Asked by Wayne on 26th Jan 2026
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    Ceiling asbestos

    Is it safe for me to inspect whether there is Asbestos present in a ceiling? What sort of steps can I take to do so in a safe manner?

    Asked by Beverley on 8th Sep 2020
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    Ceiling cracks updated post

    Thank you to everyone for your responses it's very much appreciated just for context the ceilings up stairs after solar went in the loft.... have said they will fill them with filler but won't guarantee that it won't shrink or crack again which Is no good I my opinion as I could be in the same position again in 6/12 months. Can these be repaired using filler or do they need repairing with full re-skim as I won't be papering them there going to be painted. I'm seeking advice as I have spoken to a couple of local plasterers who have said filler is a quick short term fix (bodge job that looks ok) but within a short period of time it will perish and crack again. They also said a proper fix would be rake out fill sand and tape then a full re-skim. Just looking for professional opinion Thanks in advance

    Asked by Wayne on 27th Jan 2026
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    How to cover Asbestos Artex

    We have a few Artex ceilings that have been confirmed to contain asbestos. A local builder said he would overboard and then plaster and didn't seem too concerned about the asbestos. Would you not have to make holes to find the joists, disturbing the asbestos if you were to overboard? They said they wouldn't want to plaster directly on top because the current cracks will come through. I just wanted to get a 2nd opinion?

    Asked by Beth on 28th Oct 2020
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    I’m not totally sure if I need a builder or a plasterer

    Crumbly plaster and little bulge in wall. Not sure who I need to fix it. Old terraced house.

    Asked by Jennifer on 20th Feb 2023
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