Hi,
I am a fairly confident DIYer, I have just finished a self build extension to my house, new garage, etc.
I have always had a plasterer in due to me thinking I could never acheive the desired finish.
I now have a baby on the way and no money left to pay the pro's so the time has come for me to give it a go!
I have just skimmed what will be the nursery ceiling.
I thought it had gone reasonably well untill now it has dried it is far from perfect, lots of blemishes although it is reasonably flat.
I think that prehaps the plaster was drying to quick not allowing me to acheive a good finish? the room is approx 5mx4m2, I did Pva it twice before starting. no heating on in room and windows open. It just seemed to take me along time, especially around the edges. does the trowel need to be worn in to get a great finish?
I would appreciate any help and advice as I have always admired the work of plastering, just now think its time for me to learn this. I know prehaps I should have practised on some walls but with the baby due in 5 weeks I didnt really have time to!
Please be gentle as this category is 'DIY plastering tips'!!
Thanks in advance
I am a fairly confident DIYer, I have just finished a self build extension to my house, new garage, etc.
I have always had a plasterer in due to me thinking I could never acheive the desired finish.
I now have a baby on the way and no money left to pay the pro's so the time has come for me to give it a go!
I have just skimmed what will be the nursery ceiling.
I thought it had gone reasonably well untill now it has dried it is far from perfect, lots of blemishes although it is reasonably flat.
I think that prehaps the plaster was drying to quick not allowing me to acheive a good finish? the room is approx 5mx4m2, I did Pva it twice before starting. no heating on in room and windows open. It just seemed to take me along time, especially around the edges. does the trowel need to be worn in to get a great finish?
I would appreciate any help and advice as I have always admired the work of plastering, just now think its time for me to learn this. I know prehaps I should have practised on some walls but with the baby due in 5 weeks I didnt really have time to!
Please be gentle as this category is 'DIY plastering tips'!!
Thanks in advance