S Stevecc Joined 25 Jan 2019 Messages 178 Reaction score 2 Country 23 Aug 2022 #1 Hello I have had the artex ceiling removed by an asbestos contractor. See photo Should/ can I remove the lathes on the ceiling in preparation for a plasterboard ceiling. Should I point the walls before plastering
Hello I have had the artex ceiling removed by an asbestos contractor. See photo Should/ can I remove the lathes on the ceiling in preparation for a plasterboard ceiling. Should I point the walls before plastering
^woody^ Joined 3 Sep 2006 Messages 40,146 Reaction score 6,580 Location West Mids Country 23 Aug 2022 #2 Laths don't need to be removed unless they impede the fitting of new boards, and walls don't need pointing unless there are loose bricks.
Laths don't need to be removed unless they impede the fitting of new boards, and walls don't need pointing unless there are loose bricks.
D delmel Joined 28 Nov 2004 Messages 826 Reaction score 50 Country 23 Aug 2022 #3 They can be removed, messy job
S Stevecc Joined 25 Jan 2019 Messages 178 Reaction score 2 Country 23 Aug 2022 #4 Thanks for your help