Ceiling crack reappeared almost immediately

[steveoelliott]

Hi,

 

I have a decorator that has been working for me and I must say I am very impressed with his work and the way he works. He has spent a great deal of time on preparation that far surpasses anything I've seen before.

 

The ceiling in my kitchen was finished yesterday and it previously had a long crack running the length of the ceiling between spotlights. There wouldn't be a joist here given that the spots are there so I don't think it's a case of a join in the plasterboard being responsible. Anyway, he raked this out deep and filled it. The whole ceiling was sanded / prepped and hoovered free of dust before painting in AR2. He left yesterday evening and said, he'd leave everything masked so he can snag it Monday and encouraged me to find anything wrong with it. That's a first for me! A trade asking me to snag!

 

Anyway, I looked last night and I have to say it was flawless, I even got a flash light on it just trying to find something for a giggle and whilst with that I could find a couple of tiny things, there was really nothing at all. It was perfect.

Anyway, this morning, that dam crack has come back. I just wonder what it might be and what the solution might be? Probably taping I guess. I will ask the guy Monday but I can't help feel bad given the amount of work he put in.

 

Thanks...

Edited Saturday at 10:46 by steveoelliott

[BotusBuild]

He sounds like a trade person that takes pride in his work and will want to resolve this. Don't feel bad. Taping maybe the answer but let the plasterer deem what is necessary

[nod]

He may have to put a paper tape over it