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 24-May-2005, 01:32 | #19 |
| Registered Forum User Big Twin  Posts: 1,099 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north hampshire Mood: is it cos i is a bricklayer board over the artex with 3/8 plasterboard -just make sure you tack the nails into the ceiling joists not just the existing board -use galvanised plasterboard nails about 40mm long- then plaster with multifinish plaster cost around 3-400 quid for a 30msquare ceiliing around a fiver for a sheet of board -- youll need 11 sheets about four quid for a bag of plaster- youll need two or three -- a roll of scrim (for the joints) about a fiver for nails -- a stanley knife for cutting the board etc---- if you go the uni bond way then it will take longer to dry(more moisture to your boards) the boarding and plaster will be dry in a few hours-- dont forget to seal the plaster with a "mist " coat of emulsion before you paint it oh and about a tenners worth of tea and coffee  [Edited on 23-5-2005 by monstermob 998] | |
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