Ensure you follow the six stages of plastering correctly and confidently – from the first coat to the final finish.Ģ3. Start with an area which only takes 30 mins or less for the first coat.Ģ2. Beginners should start on a small area first to ensure they’re getting the technique right.Ģ1. Keep it cool in the room you are plastering – radiators should be turned off or the plaster will dry out too quickly, making it difficult to apply and crack.Ģ0. When plastering a room, try not to do two walls that are touching each other as you risk damaging one wall while plastering the other.ġ9. Plaster must be applied when a surface feels tacky, but not too wet, to help it bond to the surface well.ġ8. The plaster should be the consistency of melted ice cream – try standing a stick in it – if it can stand up, the plaster is mixed right.ġ7.
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Plaster and water mix together roughly half and half – so half a (clean) bucket of water should make a full bucket of plaster.ġ6. Add just enough plaster first to make a heap on the top of the water and mix it so that it’s lump free, then slowly add the plaster to get the correct consistency either with a wooden stick or mixer drill.ġ5. Always mix plaster by adding plaster to the water and not the other way around.ġ4. Always use clean water, again to avoid contaminating your plaster and make it go off or set too quick.ġ3. Also, dry plaster is a nightmare to remove from your tools and can cause drags in the plaster finish on your next job!ġ2. Clean as you go along – it may sound over the top but it’s vital to have clean buckets, tools and equipment to ensure your plaster doesn’t go off and you get a better finish that lasts.ġ1.
You could also try adding a handful of sand to the PVA mixture to give it a rougher texture and better adhesion.ġ0. While plasterboard or backing coat can be skimmed over without preparation – existing plaster or previously painted surfaces will need treating with a bonding agent, such as a mix of PVA glue and water to ensure the plaster sticks to the wall.ĩ. Low suction backgrounds, such as painted surfaces will also need to be properly prepared.Ĩ. Once the water starts running down the wall, you know you’ve controlled the suction.ħ. When wetting your walls use a fine mist spray gun to avoid having to keep reaching down to re-wet your brush.Ħ. High suction porous backgrounds can suck the moisture from the plaster meaning it dries too quick – so you may need to wet the wall before you start.ĥ. Make sure it is clean – remove bits of existing plaster, dust or wallpaper.Ĥ. Plaster won’t stick to just any surface and you don’t want it to start falling away, so ensure your surface is ready to be plastered.Ģ. Here are a few pointers to help you along.ġ. So, have a read below and let us know what you think – and as always, get in touch with our team if you need further assistance. If you’re new to plastering, it can be quite a scary concept to begin with! However, with the right plastering tools, techniques and confidence, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t get the results you desire from the start.Ĭlick here to see our plastering tools and equipment – we stock everything you need! That’s why we’ve put together 50 plastering tips to help you out! As industry specialists, we always try to help make your plastering life easier in any way we can.
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