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Thanks all, I did a full reskim and got it right this time. looks ok . I did use cream of tartar to give myself a bit extra time too.

Hi, I have put up a plasterboard wall using dot and dab. The ceiling did not need plastering. Do I need to tape the joint where the new wall meets the old ceiling ? If so Is there a way to do it without making the existing ceiling look to messy? Cheers.

I agree with all the above.. Is my first attempt though and I had to bond out a curve in the ceiling then skim over that. (which worked pretty good) the ceiling is also too high too reach without a step up or stilts! So I could not have picked much worse for my first diy job. In retrospect...

Hi all, I recently boarded over my artex ceiling (thanks for all the advice btw) I had my first go at skimming it yesterday. I got the first coat up okay... I think. But ran out of time and was not able to put the final coat on. It looks not too bad.. a few hollows to fill and a bit of...

doh! ok, cheers not sure how to tackle the curved edge.. am thinking i might have to make it a 45 degree angle instead

there is a little movement (1 or 2 mm maybe) in and around cracked areas . i did open up one of the hairline cracks and it went through to the lath( (is now .5cm wide ). not sure if the plaster is blown . the bigger cracks needed digging out to between 1 and 2 cm wide until the plaster stopped...

Hi I have a lath and plaster ceiling (artexed) that I was going to pva then skim . It curves down to meet the wall at one end. So it would be tricky to overboard. This curved part had cracks in it which became quite big when i scraped away the loose plaster. There are also hairline cracks on...

aaargh!!! missed it by like 30 secs.. good tip though

Oops, forgot link... Has anybody tried this one? 1400w 110v Mortar Plaster Paint Mixer Twin Paddle Speed from 400RPM to 600RPM: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools I need a cheap one , just for starters

Hi Gibbo, Have you tried one of these out? I am hoping to get a cheap , but reasonable mixer.