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Replace an old ceiling in bedroom
Eastender
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I'm in the process of renovating my new house, a 1930s terraced house.
The builder that I have chosen to do the work, tells me that I should replace the old ceiling in one of the bedrooms, he had suggested all 3 bedroom ceiling to be replaced.
He is going to skim all the rooms, and told us that when he skims the ceiling the plaster would come off, so need new ceiling. The cracks are not that bad and it's lath and plaster ceiling, which he is going to remove and replace it with a plasterboard.
Not sure if I need to inform building reg.
The builder that I have chosen to do the work, tells me that I should replace the old ceiling in one of the bedrooms, he had suggested all 3 bedroom ceiling to be replaced.
He is going to skim all the rooms, and told us that when he skims the ceiling the plaster would come off, so need new ceiling. The cracks are not that bad and it's lath and plaster ceiling, which he is going to remove and replace it with a plasterboard.
Not sure if I need to inform building reg.
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No need to inform just for replacing a plaster and lath ceiling, but make sure you bag up/cover everything you possibly can in the vicinity. I've just had the ceiling in my very small bathroom replaced and the dust was horrendous throughout the house. I'd been forewarned but it was still worse than I expected.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0 -
I second that ^ if you are going to get it done do it before you move in as that dust will get everywhere.0
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Reading between the lines (:rotfl:) I guess you are an employee of retailfurnitureuk.
You need permission from the site mods to post as a company representative.
Even then your site would be the very LAST place anyone should look for a plasterer. Word of mouth is best.
OP, Possibly neighbours have someone they use. The plasterer I used sadly passed away recently. His widow gave me details of someone else. And he is very good.
Ask around.0 -
retailfurnitureuk wrote: »Hi,
You can online search for interior decorators or home staging services online. You will get number of good options there. I would infact suggest you Retail Furniture and In:Style Direct. They have appropriate services and expert guidance too.
Please go forth & multiply this is not a free arena to promote some dodgy company & you have been reported as spam.I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.
You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.0 -
Firstly why do the ceilings need redoing?
Secondly, taking down lath and plaster ceilings creates a lot of mess. Is it not possible to overboard? Not sure about the weight though.retailfurnitureuk wrote: »Hi,
You can online search for [snip] They have appropriate services and expert guidance too.
I'm pink, therefore I'm spam. Descartes. Sort of.Warning: This forum may contain nuts.0
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