Del-inquent Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Disclosure - I've only done small areas of plastering before, I usually get someone in but budget doesn't allow it on this project. I'm going to be (attempting) to skim a couple of walls. They're generally sound but poor finish where previously tiled. In a couple of places, where multiple fixings had been put through the tiles, and in another where some tiles had been glued to the wall with what appears to be epoxy, the plaster came off the scratch coat. The scratch coat is still firmly adhered to the wall, but in these places the plaster was about 5mm thick. Before skimming I assume I need to fill those areas with plaster. Do I just use some of the multifinish to bring them up to level and let set completely or...? Ive also got one wall that is not very flat where a wall has previously been removed. Deviates across a 1m long section by 6mm in a vertical cup. Best way to level that off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del-inquent Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 Quick bump, anyone got any advice before I just go for it? Be much appreciated if I could get a bit of guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andehh Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Sorry I can't, one job I've never tried. YouTube would my next call though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del-inquent Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 12 hours ago, Andehh said: Sorry I can't, one job I've never tried. YouTube would my next call though. I did have a look before posting but didn't have much joy unfortunately! Loads on how to do the actual skim, not so much on prepping a less than ideal finish ready for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 If you use easy fill 60 you can build the areas up in 2-3mm layers, you can also sand it back so you can feather the edges in. make sure you primer the deep dry areas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del-inquent Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 2 hours ago, Russell griffiths said: If you use easy fill 60 you can build the areas up in 2-3mm layers, you can also sand it back so you can feather the edges in. make sure you primer the deep dry areas. Thanks Russell. I have a bag of easifill sat here but wasn't sure if it was wise to put under the final skim coat or not. I'll crack on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 3 hours ago, Del-inquent said: Thanks Russell. I have a bag of easifill sat here but wasn't sure if it was wise to put under the final skim coat or not. I'll crack on! No final skim coat. Easy fill easy fill light sand mist coat emulsion primer coat fine surface filler mist coat two top coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del-inquent Posted August 8 Author Share Posted August 8 41 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: No final skim coat. Easy fill easy fill light sand mist coat emulsion primer coat fine surface filler mist coat two top coats. Ah got ya - I need to skim coat as the rest of the wall has lots (seriously lots) of little imperfections all over it, I just wasn't sure what to do about the couple of larger, deeper patches before skimming it. I assume from the depth that trying to do in one hit with the finishing plaster would be a bad idea (would end up 8mm deep in those places! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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