Plastering & Rendering

Is it acceptable to see tape lines in new ceiling?

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.22 PM

Hi In a bit of argument with the builder about whether this is acceptable, we have had new ceilings put up in house and most of the joints are visible? It looks like a straight crack. We had the tapered ceiling board and tape method used to keep costs down and I was under the impression that this would not leave any visible joints but the builder is saying that they are there because the house has uneven joists. The quote included labour, material, scrim tape, screws, timber 4"x2" and 25mmx50mm batons, joint fillers, sealer/primer. Also, there were some gaps between the walls and the ceilings of empty space (say 25/30mm) - the builder has used expanding foam to remedy then sand I believe, he is trying to charge more for labour for this, is this the correct method? He was also responsible for walls so should that have been included in his scope or is that a extra? Thanks for your help!