ceiling cracks/marks where boards join

[steveo3002]

got a 1950s house with the original ceilings in place , theres a tell tale line where i assume the original board joins are

theyre not terible but id like to tidy it up before a repaint , will a good sand up and dig out the join then some plasterboared mesh tape over the join and some decorators filler be suitable ?

[roofer]

If its original, fair chance its lathe and plaster. Flexible decorators filler smoth with a wet spatula as it doesn't sand well.

[solo2]

Gyproc tape and fill over?

[magooagain]

Mmm 1950s could be a variety of different boards/joints .Im not sure what to advise. If they are not to bad,have a play with filling then sanding a joint without piercing the surface. See how you go and report back.

[Craikeybaby]

We've got that in our house, after taking the wallpaper off the ceiling (does that make it ceiling paper?), as the walls aren't that great we're getting the rooms skimmed.