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Nickfromwales thanks so much for your advice on how to filler "The Crack" I'm going to get straight on with it today, been holding off on tackling it for a couple of days now. Well you see I'm a very keen DIYer and also very tight so I attempt most things myself including plastering over an Artex ceiling. Its the 1st time I have ever plastered anything apart from a practice run in the garage so I decided to plaster the bedroom ceiling in 3 sections to allow me extra time for correcting any mistakes I make. Next time I will use Tri Sodium Citrate Plaster Retarder and try to get it done all in one go. Again thanks Nick

Hi guys and girls hope you had a good weekend :-) As some of you know I am in the process of plastering over Artex and have come to a point where I need to fill/ join two freshly plastered areas on my ceiling. The gap is about an inch wide and about 4 - 5 mm deep and runs for about 3 metres (see pic below) so was wondering wither to mix up a small batch of plaster or to use the ready mixed joint filler I purchased from Wickes. I would like to use the joint filler otherwise it will go to waste soon but if it is the wrong choice then I would love to know so if anyone has any advice then please say Thanks people

Ok so I thought I would do an update on how I'm getting on with repairing the joins in my Artex ceiling just in case anyone else is thinking of doing the same: Ist I removed the old paper joining tape that was coming away from the plasterboard seams, underneath the tape was old jointing compound which was in good condition except for the odd crack here and there. 2nd removed all the high points from the Artex ceiling with a large Bosch belt sander, I used this sander instead of a scraper as the Artex was quite old and solid as a rock. 3rd removed any loose material/dust from where you removed the old join tape and use compound joint filler to close any cracks and allow to dry for 24HRS. 4th Mixed a 50/50 PVA and water mixture and painted 2 coats onto the trough created from where I removed the old join tape on the seams of the plasterboard. I let this dry for 24HRS Thanks to Crofter for PVA idea ;-) 5th Cut your new paper join tape to the required lengths for your plasterboard joins/seams and then apply some of the PVA mix used earlier to the new paper tape and wait about a minute until it becomes tacky then apply to your plasterboard join. leave for 24HRS to make sure everything is nice and dry at the seams. 6th Apply joint compound filler with a trowel over the new paper join tape and at the same time filling the trough to the same height as the remaining Artex. Hope the above makes sense ;-)

I didn't know there was a back and a front to the paper tape, how do you know which is which? Thanks for the update Crofter, I'll give it a try later.

I think I'll give your method a go Crofter as not at all happy with my results at moment, a bit of trial and error doesn't hurt eh

So I'm using Wickes ready mixed jointing compound and pre creased paper tape for my seams but I'm not getting on very well. I'm happy with the jointing compound with good consistency and all that but the paper tape does not stick very well and bubbles up at the slightest chance. I'm bedding it in nicely but it's still not having it. I used paper tape because that was the previous tape that was used on the ceiling but I am wondering if the fiberglass tape is a better choice as when I watch tutorials online that seems to be the common choice in the UK.

Thanks Crofter

So I'm having some fun putting up my paper tape with the jointing compound but whilst doing this I questioned why the need for the tape as the compound seems solid as is. Can anyone shine a light? Ta

JSHarris I have read into the dangers of asbestos in the Artex which is scary, our house was built in 1985 so I am wondering if I should send some samples off to be tested. I found an online company called Bradley-enviro which sample up to 4 samples for 40 quid. I did a test area with steam with not much luck so I'm still heading towards skimming the whole lot once I have figured out the best route for the seams. Hey Onoff from looking at the seams yes they used 2 inch tape but used some kind of compound over the seams 1st and then tape over the top, no idea if they used PVA. Do you think I should leave the existing compound in place then PVA over the top of it then stick my new tape over that. I kinda thought I needed to use jointing compound over the tape and not PVA. I thought PVA went on just before I skim the whole ceiling. Thanks everyone else for all your views - ta

OK here we go my 1st question on Buildhub.org since ebuild closed down It's kind of a 2 part question but I'm going to split it into 2 threads so as not to over complicate things and confuse myself. Here goes: The seams of all my artexed plasterboard ceilings are coming away from the plasterboard: see pic below. I have now pulled down the defective parts and this is what I am left with: see pic below. (I also have a worried looking wife, pic not enclosed). I have a plan to fix the seams and would like some advice from the forum users on whether I am going about it in the correct order. I have purchased the following for the task: Wickes Reinforcing Joint Tape For Plasterboards 50mmx150m. Wickes Ready Mixed Jointing Compound. **Just a quick note that after fixing the seams I will be plastering over the artex ceilings, this will be my next thread.** My method so far but willing to update with expert knowledge from forum members 1st remove all loose debris along seams, rub down and apply joint compound. 2nd apply paper tape and joint compound over the top and lightly sand back. Should I try and remove as much of the old joint cement as possible as most of it seems quite stable? Thanks guys and girls, as always your time is much appreciated.

I'm with Alphonsox on this, I got all excited a while back with the idea but soon dropped the idea after going online a digging around to see if it does what it says on the tin. The magnetic paint seems to have a more positive vibe

Hi TheMitchells it sounds as though you got into the same situation as us with trying to find land within budget and then thinking Graven Hill was the answer, we also got let down by that promise of a building plot that never materialised. We made phone calls and sent emails for a few years and eventually gave up as they just did not seem to care We ended up buying a fixer upper just North of Bicester in Kings Sutton and now feel a lot happier with a home at last. Anyway good luck with your victorian

Ta, I just had it done. Nice to be back Nick....on wards and upwards buildhub

Hello everybody, Glad to see ebuild reformed, I always got so much help and advice from its members and felt a bit "out on my own" when it ceased operation. At last I can start pulling my house apart knowing that help is just around the corner, Good luck buildhub