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Plastering advice or links for "how to" guides?
ok i have to plaster a room this weekend.
the room i am doing is it an old building and i will be plastering on old plaster and chip paper on the roof.
i am going to mix pva and water and apply with a roller before i plaster and i am going to use two coats of thistle multi finish plaster to do this - is this correct?
does anyone have any handy hints or links to a video "how to" for extra help? (particularly concerning the ceiling) ie where should i start eg. top to bottom,ceiling first etc
we can't afford to get a professional in so that is why i am tackling this myself.
i am pretty handy when it comes to DIY but i know plastering can be a tricky job.
also is it essential to get a mixer drill to mix the plaster? i am away to go and get the rest of the tools like the hawk and trowels etc so any advice on what size etc would also be a big help.
thanks for answers in advance
first two things wrong ...you cant plaster on top of paper ...any kind ..iv been in the game for over 40 years second ..better to use board finish ..not so fatty as there will be no suction ..apply pva neat ..let it get sticky ..then apply first coat ...leave 10 minutes ...it should lose its wet shine .. then apply second ...IMPORTANT ..do not over trowel ...it will go bumpy ..3 trowels should do ...don't panic take your time ...one thing you will need is a water brush .. to lightly wet on last time you trowel wall ..good trowel is a RAGNI ...sand edges and corners of trowel before you start ... if you can get an electric mixer it is a lot better as the lumps are gone and it goes on smoother
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