Plastering or skimming

Question

Hi just wondering what would you expect from a proficient plasterer . I mean if it’s skimming a hallway and parts of a kitchen what the process or right way to do it . Do you use bonding agents how do you prepare plaster before you do it ?

Jon · Accepted Answer

Remove eney lost plaster first then if you have holes deeper than 5mm yous bonding to bring up to level then pva the walls level till tacky then skim with multi finich

Ryan · Answer

Hi,

I use Feb bond blue grit, far better than pva. Gives a good key so the plaster sticks very well, be aware though using blue grit it does use up more plaster around 20% more than standard pva. Preparations is simple make sure no loose background or flakey paint no damp etc, mix blue grit well in tub  I paint on with a 5 inch masonry paint brush covering the area, cleaning curtains boards etc as I move along, wash the brush once finish, I usually skim the next day when dry but you can in most cases skim in 5 hours time just aslong as its dry. Hope this helps. Ryan

Dariusz · Answer

Standard only you have to prepare the walls well to make them clean up the dust.  paint with primer twice, then standard plaster

Connor · Answer

It all depends on what condition the walls are in, they may need bonding or they might not

Adrian · Answer

Depending on the background . But remove old loose plaster fill in with bonding coat  then use plasterers primer (blue grit) then skim over with multi finish after everything is set. Alternatively re board over .

Nathan · Answer

Hi ya all walls and ceilings need to be Prepared 1st no wallpaper any holes filled any nails out then  2 coats of PVA then can be plastered

Glen · Answer

If the background  is really poor then bonding coat would need to be applied  other wise pva is appropriate

Jason · Answer

Yes because they will need to have public liability

David · Answer

That all depends on the walls or ceiling u are covering if it’s fresh board plaster it if it’s artex scrape the stipples of then unibond it ie, pva glue. If it’s old walls hardvwall or bonding make sure the holes that have fallen out or the louse wall is taken away ie, meaning is if it’s blown louse from of the existing wall then pva ie unibond first so the wall has a key in some case’s score the wall first before any of the processes.

Anthony · Answer

P v a excellent  adhesive  to break down  high suction levels using 2 coats.

Plastering or skimming

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