Tracks in ceiling gypsum?

[Tuffelust]

The tracks in the ceiling plaster I want to cover up to get a completely smooth ceiling. I understand that I need to fill them, but is it best to fill-apply mesh tape-fill again? Damn job, but what won't you do to make it look nice???

 

[EliasAgrell]

Hello,

I spackled (without tape). Then I wallpapered with microlite and painted white.

I am very pleased with the result. The spackling doesn't need to be completely perfect since the microlite hides any mistakes.

 

[Elvis69]

I want to cover the grooves in the ceiling gypsum, to have a completely smooth ceiling. I understand that I need to fill them with putty, but is it best to putty-apply mesh tape-putty again? Damn work, but what doesn't one do for it to look nice???

If you are renovating, I understand your question and agree with EliasAgrell's response, but if you are installing new ones, I am puzzled. (I know that Timell used this as a filling recess on TV...)

Do you mean the short planks, i.e., ceiling gypsum that is 600 wide? If so, it's not intended for those joints to be filled with putty.

If you want to install a smooth ceiling, Norgips plan is a better option. It is puttied with tape in the usual way as there is a filling recess on all four sides.

 

[Tiger79]

If you want to install a flat ceiling, Norgips plan is a better option. It can be jointed with tape in the usual way as it has recessed edges on all four sides.

Didn't know it existed. Where can you get it?

 

[Elvis69]

If you want to install a flat ceiling, Norgips plan is a better option. It is taped in the usual way with a joint tape as there is a taper for filling on all four sides.

Didn't know it existed. Where can you get it?

Norgips retailers

 

[Tiger79]

Thank you

I'll have to look at the construction warehouse.

 

[magnusss]

Hi,

I spackled (without tape). Then I wallpapered with microlit and painted white.

I am very satisfied with the result. The spackling doesn't need to be perfect since the microlit hides any mistakes.

We did the same on an old ceiling as cracks kept appearing. It turned out great (no cracks so far).
If I were to lay new, I would do just as ElisArell.