how can i fix my cileling? i have lined it with 1200 paper then filled the 2mm gap between pieces then painted. we have now got bubble all down the seams we then re papered it with more lining paper then filled again then painted only to find the bubbles down every seam are there again please tell me how to fix this or what i have done wrong thanks

shirley holloway, July 2010

Hi Shirley,

Firstly I assume that you have applied paste liberally to the paper AND the ceiling (apply to ceiling just before you stick each piece of paper up).

If so, then your problem is putting filler in the gap between the paper. This should NOT be done. A couple of coats of paint will fill this gap.

A tip:
Try painting the seams with a brush first, letting it dry and THEN roller the entire ceiling.

Kind regards

The Building Sheriff.

The Building sheriff (www.buildingsheriff.com), September 2010

hi
i am going to buy a sringe and slice down all seams and fill with more paste then [paint yet again how does that sound should i try that or just woodchip the ceiling

s holloway, August 2010

It shouldn't bubble along the edges if you used enough adhesive. sounds like it wasn't the case (it happens very often). If I were you, I'd use Wallrock Fibreliner and crossline it. Before that, cut out all the bubbling bits and fill it in.

Robert from Coveryourwall, July 2010

are you filling the gaps before the paper has dried out?? this can be 2 heavy for the paper, as a decorator if you only have a 2mm gap you would be better of just painting and not filling it, sounds like you may have 2 strip it and start again putting plenty of paste on paper edges

pj1, July 2010