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Thanks mate - I've gone with foam to fill the big gaps, and bonding to build it up a bit. Skimming tomorrow. Then probably phoning a spread to come and rip it out to do it properly.

That's not what I'm saying - I've posted in a section of the site that's for DIY plastering. I was hoping to get as much advice from experts like you mate.

Yeah the fitters said as much.

This is a DIY Plastering forum mate!

Had the whole house done mate - it was SafeStyle...the guys who David Seaman has sold his soul to. Cost an arm and a leg. Can't really blame them for this though...since I've got the wood chip off the walls I can see the absolute shite job someone's done on plastering. Some grey stuff on top of...

Yes mate I've used the Soudal Fix All. Plan to compact it then go in with bonding. Cheers.

Ok let me make this clear - the wallpaper was hiding crumbling plaster. On taking off some wood screwed into the wall above the window, it's become clear the plaster is knackered. The photos are taken once I have removed the wallpaper and some of the loose plaster! Isn't this forum supposed to...

Thanks for that. The damaged plaster was hidden by wallpaper.

Hi all, wondering if I could get some advice on how to fix this mess. Basically it’s an old 1900 house with old (1970s?) plastering. I’ve recently had windows put in, and on removal of some old wooden rails around the window, the old plaster has had it. Looks like several layers of it, really...

update…fixed up the messed up plaster with bonding, found the existing plaster was loose af, literally crumbling off the wall, so patched that, got the beads on. I know the arch has a wonk but feck it I’ll freehand that. This is probably the worst job you’ve ever seen fellas but Jesus you...

Thanks mate

Yeah cost constraints means I’m doing this alone mate.

Hi all. First post. Total newbie. I’ve done some skim work and that’s about it. Looking for some guidance here. New door fitted in an old Victorian house (mine). Bricks and plaster removed to fit the frame, sealed off with blue expanding foam. I’m trying to finish this off. I was planning on...