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<blockquote data-quote="Lurch" data-source="post: 445871" data-attributes="member: 6967"><p>I've only ever measured from a fixed reference afterwards or drilled before skimming. Never had any major issues, most plasterers I work with prefer me to drill beforehand so I am not putting holes in the wrong spot on their new ceiling, those that want me to do it afterwards have to accept that it can be hit and miss, but usually if you measure carefully it should be fine. I've done huge ceilings with loads of lights after the event, did one the other day where the first fix was done by someone else and there were nowhere enar enough lights and the kitchen was rearranged anyway. Just worked out where the joists were, marked the ceiling out and then drilled the first hole and rechecked the others. All fine, everything where it should be, no drama.</p><p></p><p>Basically, measure twice drill once if you are doing it afterwards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lurch, post: 445871, member: 6967"] I've only ever measured from a fixed reference afterwards or drilled before skimming. Never had any major issues, most plasterers I work with prefer me to drill beforehand so I am not putting holes in the wrong spot on their new ceiling, those that want me to do it afterwards have to accept that it can be hit and miss, but usually if you measure carefully it should be fine. I've done huge ceilings with loads of lights after the event, did one the other day where the first fix was done by someone else and there were nowhere enar enough lights and the kitchen was rearranged anyway. Just worked out where the joists were, marked the ceiling out and then drilled the first hole and rechecked the others. All fine, everything where it should be, no drama. Basically, measure twice drill once if you are doing it afterwards. [/QUOTE]
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