Recent content by Pwl

Asbestos was in artex in the seventies early eighties……

I’d just fill the holes etc get yourself a bag of bonding….. I wouldn’t put a thin layer of bonding on if I didn’t need to

Hi I’ve just bought an oxtool 11 inch stainless steel trowel pre worn for £25 and it’s pretty good. The handle is really comfortable which I like. It’s just what was in stock at the merchants and to be honest perfect for me …… It’s a personal thing though so what suits one may not be right for...

Hi First plaster won’t stick to a dusty surface so PVA or blue grit would be a safe bet before any plaster is applied…… Secondly if the sand /cement is solid leave it in place….. Third I’d try to scrape of the old skim coat/paint leaving the backing coat in place then I’d bead up the areas that...

I’m New to the forum guys Been plastering since 1984 From what I’ve seen it’s a great forum