Recent content by Skimplaster

Thanks yes I will.

The Artex

I thought it best to start a new thread on this. Thank you all for your replies on my issues so far! I have decided to overboard my artex, this seemed a good idea at first. But after some consideration, I am worried that it may contain asbestos, and as it it an old house it's safest to assume it...

Here's what it looks like... Its an old house and I'm guessing it could be from 1980s

Now that Ive decided to overboard it I am worried that it may contain asbestos. I've not had it tested. And now I'm getting a plaster in to do it for me I've no guarantee that he will use a stud / joist detector to screw some neat, tidy holes - he may just bash holes through to find joists as...

I realise that skimming over artex ceiling is really a heck of a tough one and the wrong one to try first. I am full of admiration for the pros who do it not least as they have to keep the work area clean! Mine was an absolute sh** tip! You'll be glad to hear I've opted for boarding and got...

Didn't realise you started plastering straight out of the womb. Everyone has to start somewhere and doing a small area in your own home seems a good place to have a first go.

A heater? Is that because it looks so bad?

Assuming I get a pro in, what is best option? Board over and skim or just a skim? BTW everyone needs a little practice to get up to speed... Practice makes perfect!

Of course I made a right mess of it, but I didn't help that I got mixed up with the wrong angle of the float to start with, watched so many YouTube videos it mashed my head, so when I thought you were meant to have the wide angle on the opposite side and then close it - Basically... back to...

I've made a botch of this job I tried to follow a guide for new plasterers on YouTube which suggested a thick mix which was a a big mistake. This is the first coat, as you can see there are a lot of Hollows and holes. It is only a small room 2-m x 2-m I don't really want to scrape off what I've...

Hello all, I have a small (thankfully!) artex ceiling that I have had a very bad attempt at plastering over yesterday. My first coat looks like a dogs dinner as you can see! Please don't slate me! It is my first try... I stopped half way through so half of the ceiling is yet to be plastered...