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Hi Johniosaif, assuming the joists are all level that probably would be the easiest solution, but what if the joists weren't level? How would you sort that out? Thanks

Sorry Andy, I'm not sure what you mean by 'leaving the board covering the two joists either side to overboard onto'. Also, if it is the joists that have moved what would be the solution for that? Thanks

it's plasterboard, the extension was built 20 or 30 years ago i think

Hi, new to plastering and would appreciate some tips. I need to overboard a cracked (but solid) artexed ceiling and skim. There are potentially two problems: the ceiling is bowed in places (about 20mm difference in some places) - what is the easiest way to level this out with little...

Thanks Matinemj.

Excellent, thanks for all your replies. I feel much more confident to do it now that it seems I'm on the right track. I'm trying to post a couple of pictures but I don't seem to have the necessary permissions.

Hi Fatarm, thanks for the reply and good idea about cutting the bead wing to suit and using a bell bead at the bottom. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Lizard821000, thansk for the reply. The area was...

Hi All, I'm new to plastering and I'm currently about half way through a city & guilds / NVQ2 course. I've been asked to do some work for a friend and have a quick question on rendering. A glass room has been built around a patio door and there is a small area of pebbledashed wall that is now...