HI,I am going to decorate my kitchen but the walls are a bit rough and bumpy.?

Question

Without getting a plasterer in to do the job is there another way of making the wall smooth and ready for emulsion.I heard somewhere that there is a product on the market that is simple to use but i can't remember what.Thanks for reading.

Answer 1

You can use Tetrion or Polyfilla to fill in the holes. This is simple to use and comes in ready-mixed tubs. Apply with a putty knife and overfill a little (because it shrinks when it dries) - don't worry about overfilling too much as you can level it down afterwards (see next bit).

To level the bumps, use a sanding disk attachment on a power drill (a tungsten carbide disk attachment is best if you have big bumps...) - sanding by hand is a pain!

And if the holes are really THAT big, sorry, but you either need plastering skills or a friendly plasterer. Good luck!

Answer 2

the product you are thinking of is the polycell, for cracked and bumpy wall, i wouldnt recommend trying to sort this yourself, i run my ownn plastering business, and in the 11 years that i have been doing this ,i have yet to see a diy plastering job that is of a half decent standard,, a point to think on is ,if the walls just need an over-skim this is not expensive and will leave you with perfect smooth walls ready for decoration

Answer 3

I too have bumpy walls. I don't know what the stuff is you're looking for. I put wallpaper up on mine with a wallpaper liner made the walls look nice and smooth. Just thought I would give you an idea. You can always rip it out and put up drywall but that stinks too. Aren't old houses wonderful? NOT! Good luck!!

Answer 4

It depends how bad they are. You could use a belt sander to take of the lumps, but rather messy. Their is a slow drying plaster on the market It is expensive but I realy don't think it would improve things that much. I would clear the room out and sand it and then go round with some pollyfilla for any holes.

Answer 5

You can get some stuff called 'Polycell Smooth Over' but it's not very easy to apply and doesn't provide a very good finish...

I would suggest that you sand the walls with some coarse sandpaper...(very messy but worth it) and then get some polyfiller for any holes/indents...

This may not be the ideal or easiest way to do it but it does give you a very good result...

Good luck

Answer 6

If they are that rough, dry-line with taper edge plasterboard (Wickes) Cut your sheet to size, use dry line adhesive (Wickes) dabs of adhesive on wall, stick sheet up. Make the joints good with skrim tape (conveniently hidden under the level by the taper of the board) fill joint with polyfilla (cheap by a big bag (wickes), Use sander to smooth off, decorate...perfect. No Battens....

Answer 7

Hi
I used a polyfilla product I think it is called 'easy skim' you just brush it on and it also come with a trowel like tool to enable you to smooth it out
I found it really good but you do need to put it on quite thick to get a more even/smoother finish
I bought it from B&Q - hope this helps...it worked for me!!

Answer 8

I have seen two things that might help.

One is called Polycell Smoothover and should be available at all good DIY stores. Never tried it myself but seems like a good idea.

The other is textured paint. Much more forgiving of lumps and bumps.

Answer 9

Providing your walls aren't too bad I think there is a paint specially for walls like this. Have a look in the DIY shops.

Answer 10

There is stuff called self levelling compound but its crap !!! Easiest way is put some batons up and plasterboard a false wall. That way it'll be perfectly smooth xxx