Fixing Ceiling Plasterboard

Place mesh tape over the patch piece and spread joint compound.

Fixing ceiling plasterboard. Wearing safety glasses take a lever type can opener and use the point to widen the crack to about 1 8 inch as shown at right. Attach a patch piece to the cleats. Remove the loose plaster.

2 blow out the plaster dust. I had a question about fixing plasterboard directly to trusses. Apply another thin coat of compound if necessary let dry and sand smooth again.

Sand away high spots and ridges with 100 grit sandpaper. Or you can use a screwdriver or a utility knife. Install drywall screws and plaster washers around the perimeter of the loose area.

To repair large sags follow these steps. Step 2 condition the lath. Apply a second and third coat of the compound over repairs then sand until smooth.

Fixing a sagging plaster ceiling step 1 drill holes. Using 38mm plasterboard screws fix the board to the joists fit screws every 150mm but remember to keep them at least 12mm away from the cut edges and 10mm away. Step 3 inject adhesive.

Add wooden cleats behind each side for support. Using the spray bottle of conditioner spray 3 5 sprays into each hole to condition the lath. Save yourself time and trouble.