Re: lath and plaster ceiling

message from William Joones on 11 May 2004

I've done this in a couple of rooms in our flat. Walls and ceilings.
Horrendous job.

Couple of things I'd advise:

1. Watch out for reaaly big chunks of falling plaster. I had one that
was 1m x 1m. If that had landed on my head it would have hurt.
2. You CANNOT stop the dust from getting everywhere over everything
you own. Open the window and seal the door of the room you are working
on. Do the job as quickly as you can and clean up as quickly as you
can. Brushing up the dust will create another dust storm - so dont
wait an hour before doing it.
3. Wear a mask. I didnt on the first room I did and suferred in the
chest for a couple of days afterwards.
4. Get the plaster off and cleaned away before worrying about the
laths. You can remove these afterwards, which will create much less
dust. Laths make excellent kindling for the fire.
5. If you have a helper, get them to bag plaster as you rip it down.
6. Smile when you have plasterboarded over and have a perfect ceiling.

Will

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