Is plastering hard compared to other DIY jobs?

Question

I have some time off this xmas and looking for a project to keep myself busy. I've always been a bit intimidated to give plastering a shot, as everyone says it's easy to mess up. Is this really the case?

Jason · Answer

Plastering is a not something to just have a go at. You really do need a professional to do it. 
If you tried to do it yourself you just wouldn’t be fast enough to get it in before it started to dry. You wouldn’t want to do it to then have to take it all back the wall. Hope this helps

Colin · Answer

All depends on you, if your good with your hands etc, try one wall first

Lee · Answer

Yes , there a lot of factors such as backgrounds  to be considered and if work is not prepared and done properly can be very expensive to rectify

Reece · Answer

Yes plastering is one of the few trades that generally you cant DIY it, i would definately suggest that you get a plasterer in to do this as it will save you alot of stress and work in the end.

Colm · Answer

Yes it is not the easiest thing to do without training I would recommend hiring a professional

Lias John · Answer

Yes plastering is harder than most DIY jobs.
It takes good timing and technique, the plaster sets fast, and mistakes are very visible, but full walls or ceilings are best left to an experienced plasterer.

Mark · Answer

its all about timing, try a small area and buy a preworn trowel as the most experienced plasterer will struggle, or even fail to get a god finish with a new trowel

Mohsin · Answer

Most first-time plaster jobs look “fine” once painted, even if they wouldn’t pass a tradesperson’s inspection.Pros make it look easy because they’ve done it hundreds of times—not because it’s impossible for DIYers. Many “never try plastering” warnings come from people who tried once, rushed it, and expected pro results immediately.

John · Answer

Plastering is probably the hardest of all the trade to master and do to a good standard I definitely wouldn't advise a d.i.y to do get a pro in

Abed Alkader · Answer

Yes plastering is really a tough work 
And have to be patient 
And it is easy to mess up

Is plastering hard compared to other DIY jobs?

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