since ive been a decorator ive come across a few old ceilings which have hairline cracks all over them, sometimes the cracks are quite big, simple fill cracks then apply lining paper, grade 1600 lining paper will hold the ceiling together. im guessing the cracks appear because the boards are put up using nails, so is it advisable to screw the boards back before plastering?
also is that why people post msg saying they've plastered a ceiling and there were no cracks before they plastered it, but crack appered after, is this because of the weight of the plaster makes the nails move slighty?
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also is that why people post msg saying they've plastered a ceiling and there were no cracks before they plastered it, but crack appered after, is this because of the weight of the plaster makes the nails move slighty?
cheers