2007-07-30 04:56:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Get a 'man' in
2007-07-30 05:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all,if you have to ask, it is better getting someone in to do it for you - will prob charge £100.00.
If you are determined then - it will cost you around £60.00.
You will need,
PVA
Brush/roller
Bag plaster
Bucket
Plastering trowel
Hawk
Assuming that the walls are just going to be skimed:
First of all water PVA down to about 60:40 (PVA:water)
and roller onto walls or brush on and make sure you spread it evenly. Do this the night before.
Then on the day - do it again.
Fill bucket 1/3rd full with water and add plaster (Thistle Multi) is the common one to use.
Mix until the texture is like angel delight, use plenty of elbow grease until it is as smooth as possible.
Load up one or two trowel fulls on to the hawk and using plastering trowel apply to walls.you will need to apply two coats. Apply one coat on the wall - just put it on and leave it - then put the second coat on and get it pretty flat but don't worry about blemishes at this stage. (note. - do not use a brand new trowel as it will not work - it needs to be worn in otherwise it will groove the plaster. You can buy broken in trowels for £30.00.)
Let the plaster pick up (dry out) a little - (about 20mins or so depending on the conditions) and then trowel it until it is smooth. Let it pick up again and using a brush with water wet the plaster slightly and trowel again.
Altogether the process will take around 3 - 31/2 hours.
It will take about 2 days to dry out fully.
Hope this helps
Have fun
You will find it is not as easy as it looks
2007-07-30 08:52:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are FIRE CODE regulations about combustiable materials close to a fireplace. It varies depending on if you have a gas fireplace or a wood burner.
Its best if you locate a fireplace shop that is knowledgeable about regulations and codes in your area.
Plaster is a combustionable material. You need to do your homework first before buying or installing anything.
2007-07-30 05:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really should give more info ..but here goes....if you have any bare brickwork around the fireplace then first you have to brown it ..this is an undercoat ....and it has to be applied to within 5 to 8mm of the surface ..after a few hours apply a top coat .this is multi finish ..the alternative is to buy a one coat plaster and apply this
2007-07-30 05:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get down the shops and buy a bag a plaster would be a good start
2007-07-30 05:01:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out www.npda.co.uk.
Its the national property developers association so I'm sure someone there will be able to advise you.
You can become a member (for free) and ask in the forum.
Hope this helps!
2007-07-30 05:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please go to Home Depot and talk with a plaster guy. Take a pic of your wall so the guy can see what you need to do.
2007-07-30 05:02:58 · answer #7 · answered by Intrusivosity With Medium Doubt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your a fit bird ill do it 4 u naked.
2007-07-30 05:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by Darren F 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋