Hi everyone, love the forum, was going to join a couple of nights ago but I missed the 24 hour activation thing. I hate to introduce myself with an appeal for help but needs must :'(
I've just started plastering, skimmed 3 walls (just 1 at a time) and my work has been getting better with each wall.
Tonight however, I was confident enough to tackle a heavily artexed ceiling. Made my mix up and started, only to realise half way through, I wasnt gonna have enough to finish the first coat, never mind the second (about 9pm so b&q were shut). So I have just over 3/4 of the first coat dryoing just now. I just didn't realise how much plaster I was needing as the 3 walls I did were over very thinly laid artex.
Is there any way I can save this ceiling as it's gonna break my heart to take it off :-/
If there is no way of saving it, anyone know of a way to take it off without a hammer and chisel
Any hints greatly appreciated and I know it's probably rule no1: Make sure you have enough plaster!
Rab
I've just started plastering, skimmed 3 walls (just 1 at a time) and my work has been getting better with each wall.
Tonight however, I was confident enough to tackle a heavily artexed ceiling. Made my mix up and started, only to realise half way through, I wasnt gonna have enough to finish the first coat, never mind the second (about 9pm so b&q were shut). So I have just over 3/4 of the first coat dryoing just now. I just didn't realise how much plaster I was needing as the 3 walls I did were over very thinly laid artex.
Is there any way I can save this ceiling as it's gonna break my heart to take it off :-/
If there is no way of saving it, anyone know of a way to take it off without a hammer and chisel

Any hints greatly appreciated and I know it's probably rule no1: Make sure you have enough plaster!
Rab