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[rharwin]

Hi. I am a keen DIYer and looking at learning new skills - would really appreciate your expertise.

Am overboarding some artex ceiling in the bedroom. Where the plasterboard meets the wall with little or no gap can I just use caulk. If the gaps are larger where wall not square should I use filler with paper tape though it will mean having to re-paint some of existing wall?
Thanks so much for your advice.

[stoneyboy]

Hi rhardwin,
Using caulk or paper jointing tape may lead to cracks forming in the corner join.
Either use self adhesive fibreglass scrim tape and blend down the wall with a thin coat of plaster or fit plasterboard type coving.
Regards S