Walls and Ceilings - Filling gap between new drywall walls & old plaster ceiling

Hi,

I completely tore my bathroom apart, except for the ceiling. The walls were very thick - there was a wire back, then mud then tiles (or plaster). All together, the wall was about 1 1/2" thick. When ripping out the walls, some of the ceiling near the edges came down as well, the wire mesh was wrapped behind both surfaces. I just put up drywall and there is a significant gap between the ceiling and drywall, sometimes as little as 1/8", but more like 1/2" to nearly 2" where a few chunks came out.

What's the best way to patch/finish this area? Using joint compound will be difficult in the worst areas. Is there some kind of rigid patching material that could work?

Thanks!
Bob

Your best bet would be to use new plaster but you probabaly can't work with it so you should use a setting type joint compound. Durabond-90 by USG is good but don't let it get higher than the existing because it is hard to sand. You can use EasySand also by USG. It can be had in setting times of 20 min., 45 min., 90 min., and longer. It sands more easily and isn't as hard as DuraBond. You might need more than one coat but you don't have to wait for it to dry, only set, between coats. With proper muc consistency and pressure you can make in stay in the gap even on lids.

Ya thats what I would do too. Mix it pretty thick so it doesn't fall off. And tape the whole area then angle tape.