penguin Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 .... about to replaster/Skim the rooms in my house - no i couldnt afford to pay someone to do it for me just wondering if anyone here has given it a go and what the results were... so far i've: * removed all the wallpaper * ensured the walls have a smooth surface (previous paint job has left blotches all over!) i've got myself a few bags of Thistle Multifinish.... the plan is a) PVA (1Part PVA:2 parts water) the wall b) apply first coat of multifinish c) allow coat to "set" a little d) try to flatten out e) apply second coat f) allow to set g) apply small amounts of water and flatten to finish that's the plan - any stages i'm missing out? (I've taken down all the skirting boards, coving etc.. figured i'll do it properly and take my time creating a masterpiece ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 apply one top coat very thin then polish with trowel once it starts to set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 dont forget to make the trowel wet when you rub it over, it would probably pay to have a clean bucket of water handy and an old paintbrush to keep the trowel clean during the work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Cheers guys! i'll stick up before and after shots when i feel brave enough lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 and score the wall the plaster is going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Looking forward to the result mate, I've always considered plastering to be a bit of an art! Having said that, you have to start somewhere. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Looking forward to the result mate, I've always considered plastering to be a bit of an art! Having said that, you have to start somewhere. Good luck Cheers bud! --- don't see the point of paying someone else when i can mess it up all on meown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I built my own place. 2 things i wont do. 1. Plumbing. 2. Plastering as matt said its an art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comorin219 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 you got the right idea but your pva mix dont have to be so strong especially if the walls are sealed already with paint scoring helps prior to sealing. Try & do complete walls in one check wall when you've done a metre or 2 just to make sure its not drying to quick, 2 coats is a good way for previously plastered walls & beginners it gets over bumps & high spots better & gives you more time to get it right put 2nd coat on when its just starting to get firm ie you can still put a finger mark in it, allow yourself 3-4 hrs on good size wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 When you f**k it up give me a ring and i will send my plasterer over;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 When you f**k it up give me a ring and i will send my plasterer over;) I can see that being a reality. Terribly frustrating getting a good finish on plaster. Done a bit myself and now pay a professional as I was never happy with my own results.... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'm a plasterer the last 10 years mate & for skimming you really want a worn trowel that's sharp & bent in the right direction. If it's not sharp it will peel the skim, if it's bent wrong then it will leave big lines in the skim. A little tip though is start on a small wall. If your right handed work from right to left. Don't rub it to much or it will blister. Keep the lines out as best you could (if it drys a bit you won't get them out). As said start small & apply first coat. Then give it a second coat (before the first has dried). Give it a trowel (rub over) when it's a little stiffer than when applyed DON'T USE WATER. When it's a little harder again give it another trowel using a little clean water. Make sure to sprinkle the wall with a brush (flick the water at the wall) & don't brush it or you will leave lines. Now leave it to set so you can touch it & give it another trowel. This will leave it smooth & shiny. Best of luck mate. I will warn you though, being an old wall it will probably dry very fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 When you f**k it up give me a ring and i will send my plasterer over;) And depending how bad you f**k it up he may even have to reboard it:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Lol at the tagz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 For some reason it reminds me of the ad a pal used to use in a local rag: "DIY car repairs discretely corrected". He used to get lots of calls from disgruntled wives sick of only getting half way to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 I'm a plasterer the last 10 years mate & for skimming you really want a worn trowel that's sharp & bent in the right direction. If it's not sharp it will peel the skim, if it's bent wrong then it will leave big lines in the skim. A little tip though is start on a small wall. If your right handed work from right to left. Don't rub it to much or it will blister. Keep the lines out as best you could (if it drys a bit you won't get them out). As said start small & apply first coat. Then give it a second coat (before the first has dried). Give it a trowel (rub over) when it's a little stiffer than when applyed DON'T USE WATER. When it's a little harder again give it another trowel using a little clean water. Make sure to sprinkle the wall with a brush (flick the water at the wall) & don't brush it or you will leave lines. Now leave it to set so you can touch it & give it another trowel. This will leave it smooth & shiny. Best of luck mate. I will warn you though, being an old wall it will probably dry very fast. started on the ceiling instead - done about half of it is a standard size living room and realised it started to dry off - got majority of the lines out, but some remained which i'll sand down major mistake of the day - using 15L of water... which meant mixing over 30kg of the stuff in one go but live and learn going to be doing the second half of the ceiling this evening hopefully will get the 1.1L for 2.5Kg mix right this time have to say -it's very labour intensive! my right arm got a major workout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 update: not only did i get one room done, i moved on to the rest of the house and have done a pretty good job of it, applied the basecoat after a bit (a lot in the earlier attempts) of sanding and hey presto now looking to build my own first extension using visio to do the planning permission docs etc and starting a basic bricklaying course in jan (runs for 5 weeks), anyone have any experience of these courses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Pics of your work mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Pics of your work mate? only if she is fit..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Pics of your work mate? only if she is fit..... Cooorrrrr! http://www.newtoolnews.com/images/toolboxes/bd_workmate425.gif I would. Use that too. Well done on the plastering Penguin, as my plasterer mate said it takes years to get any good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I've plastered a few cracks in my time, with different outcomes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I've plastered a few cracks in my time, with different outcomes Is that similar to "Shampooing the rug"..?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Is that similar to "Shampooing the rug"..?? H. Funny enough, that happened the very next day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 When you f**k it up give me a ring and i will send my plasterer over;) He may decide to paint it all terracotta for that fashionable '80s rustic hacienda look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Funny enough, that happened the very next day Have you looked on the Urban Dictionary at that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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