Can I make pebble dash plaster myself?

Question

Is it easy and safe to make pebble dash plaster DIY? Or should it really always be left to a professional?

Glen · Accepted Answer

I would always suggest leaving it to someone who knows that trade, as things can go wrong and then you could end up paying someone to do it anyway

Russell · Answer

Pebble dash ,is a small pink and white/black and white /or   a  stone from 5 mill to 25 mill stone. It is not applied with plaster it is applied with a sand / cement  or lime mixe . I would sugest you employ a    proffesional  dasher as it is  nothing like  putting plaster on a wall as you have to  throw the stones on  with a small hand held shovel or a trowl on to the mix which has allready been applied to the wall .but you have m be quite quick as if you take to long the stones will not stick to the  applied render as suction playes a large part in this profesion

Gregory · Answer

Most people are doers and fixers and how nice it could be to getting things done by yourself. When it comes to something as technical as plastering, my advice is to leave it to the professionals. Pebbedashing is an art and should be done by a professional

Aaron · Answer

I would leave it to a professional to do really if it's a big area to do do

David · Answer

Leave it two the professional. It not as easy as it looks

Garry · Answer

Hi , definitely don’t try. Pebble dashing  yourself, it’s a skill.  And knack to get the stones to stick. In a uniform look , I actually learnt dashing , before  I did plastering. With some old school guys

Josh · Answer

I’d say it depends on the size of the job and if you’ve had any experience using a trowel. Hope this helped!

Peter · Answer

Always leave that sort off job to a professional DIY means don’t involve yourself 👍

Josh · Answer

Hi Greg nothing stopping you but believe me it’s not light work your best of paying a professional

Gareth · Answer

peronally i would leave it to the professionals, could be a costly mistake if not mixed correctly

Can I make pebble dash plaster myself?

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