Hello. So far the Insta Stik foam adhesive has held. The ceiling feels stable enough when gentle pressure is applied - no flexing noticeable. Thought I would report back in case another victim of old lath&plaster checks in for advice.
Need a skip or two out front as well for the junk. The blokes who will board it wisely suggested having the walls skimmed too. As it is I dare not decorate the room. Could be an exciting New Year! Though until then high winds are a worry. ;)
Thanks everyone. Nothing would give me more satisfaction than getting the permanent fix. It's impossible to get the room clear - nowhere to put the 30+ years accumulated crap until the end of the year. I couldn't risk any mechanical solution, the plaster is 'live' over 2 sq metres and cracking...
My 80-90 year old house has decided to part company with my bedroom l&p ceiling. I have stuck it back once but just shifted the problem and made it worse. There's no hope of decamping before Christmas although I have a reasonable and affordable quote for boarding it. I need to hold it in place -...
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