Recent content by Vix79

Like I said, I’m experienced with rendering and patching. It’s more tips regarding prepping / PVAing the ash wall etc. as it’s not a straight forward job. Basic rendering and plastering skills I’ve already got down

Problem is there’s original plaster coving that won’t come off without disintegrating so it’s not an option. Otherwise plasterboarding definitely would’ve been my first choice!!

To clarify, it’s not that I resent paying a pro, it’s just that lockdown hasn’t been kind to us financially, we’ve just had a second baby 6 weeks ago and this wall is in the room our older boy needs to move into. Atm it’s exposed black ash (I’ve removed the blown plaster to check for any...

Already got all those things. Only materials needed.

Yeah. The quotes weren’t *too* high, per se. Just I can’t afford them! Damp had come in from rainwater on outer wall thanks to dodgy gutter. Fixed now.

Hi all I’m a decently skilled DIYer looking for some advice... I have a bedroom (outside) wall with large patches of blown plaster in my 1930s London house. The background is black ash mortar (horrible stuff!) that isn’t damp anymore but is very crumbly and dusty. After loads of research I’m...