how to repair old plaster cornice
What you will need for the jobHow to repair an old plaster ceiling Safety First-Organise an Electrician Have an electrician isolate electric light fittings. Prop up and re-nail or screw fasten any badlysagging parts of the ceiling (screw fasteningcreates less vibration). Fixing battens 1 Attach metal battens at right angles to existing ceiling joists. 2 Fix battens to each joist with flathead nails orappropriately sized nails to suit batten type andceiling construction.