Solid Wall Plastering Tips?

[PlasterV]

Hi, I have a solid Victorian wall, is it possible to plaster over the uneven wall? Also pva or no pva? and Multi finish or uni finish? Also how can I achieve a smooth surface when I plaster? Thanks. :huh: The old plaster in is good condition just uneven.

 

[Danny]

OK Yes you can plaster over an uneven wall...

If the wall looks like it needs a backing coat then i t probably does......

PVA everything ;-) and use Multi finish as a top coat

Whether you can get it smooth is a who different ball game

How good is your sanding?

 

[PlasterV]

Ok cool Thanks. Sanding is good lol! Although I prefer to plaster as best as possible! Any tips on minimising cracking or holes during plastering? So you would say bonding first then multi?

 

[Jace]

in the nicest possible way it sounds like you need to get a plasterer in phone up 3 local guys who you either know from recommendations or just the old fashioned way and have a search about, if you attempt it your self you could end up in a worse state than what you are already. this advice i have given you in solely based on the information on your capability's you have provided from your last 2 posts.

i was nice danny:RpS_thumbsup:

 

[sub55]

employ a plasterer
:RpS_thumbsup:

 

[steve1903]

mo do it yerself its cheaper and anyone does it

 

[PlasterV]

Well ive done plastering before, only a few walls, but they weren't as uneven so I am a bit phased by this one. I would like to do this myself its cheaper.

 

[Nisus]

Crack on then & post the pics on here when your done :RpS_thumbup:
All the very best of luck :RpS_thumbup:

 

[johniosaif]

Pva, put on a coat of bonding ,use straight edge,float it,when dry skim.. if you scrim all cracks beforehand ,this should minimise cracking..

 

[CeeVee]

Prep up, float up, derby or feather edge then devils float...then

Prep up, scratch on, lay it down, trowel up, cross.

If thats a little vague then employing a spread will be good

:RpS_thumbsup:

 

[herds]

If the wall is uneven then you make it even with undercoat plaster then skim... at least that is my understanding/what I do.

 

[Choko]

2 coats PVA, Straighten with Bonding (use straight edge), Then use Multifinish

If not too confident get a price first from plasterer, cos could end up costing more to put right.

 

[PlasterV]

Ok thanks guys! I decided to use a backing coat on the brick, (Hardwall) then I did multi-finish on-top but I have a problem with a another wall where I keep getting cracks in my new plaster? Please help.

 

[Ashleyscoob]

How can we help you should pay us to do the job then it would be right :RpS_lol: