Do you think someone who has never plastered a wall before could plaster it good enough to just paint over when its dried?
2007-09-15 06:24:03 · 7 answers · asked by alser 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
i did,,look it goes like this ..
1. prime wall with primer.. sand first if need to
2. make sure you have a GOOD trowel.
3. mix plaster with a drill & paddle in a large bucket...till it looks like cream cheese.
5. apply even on your wall .
6. now heres the secret to a smooth wall...(get yourself a good water sprayer)....keep spraying the applied plaster with water ..say every 8 minutes then trowel gently...you`ll be able to see if there are any humps or lumps...if so trowel them gentelly...repeat process till youre happy with the finnish...good luck...& remember persevierence is the name of the game....
keep troweling after every time you spray it with LOTS of water...the more you trowel it the better it looks.
2007-09-15 06:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Since it takes a few years for an apprentice plasterer, working for 38 hours a week, at least 3-4 years to attain that level of skill, how are you going to do it on a first try. Get a plasterer in and do the job right!
IF you do give it a try, use a float, not a trowel as above post suggests!!
2007-09-15 15:22:55 · answer #2 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
hi ive been plastering for over 35years have ago first seal wall with pva or similar[ i assume you are just going to skim ? if so ] mix plaster to a creamy consistent apply with a hawk and trowel start from top left go along and down if first coat is rough let it dry slightly then run trowel over to flatten then apply a second coat,let dry slightly and trowel flat, let dry a bit more then splash with water using a brush, and trowel smooth , once smooth to your satisfaction stop ,dont over trowel this would make it shiny and the paint wont stick to it ,remember take your time and dont rush, remember two coats not one, [you can do it] if your not happy with it after two coats let wall dry re -pva and have another go ,good luck.
2007-09-15 16:15:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
well ive read some of your replies and im feeling rather flattered and big headed at the moment,im not a plasterer and ive re-skimmed my kitchen walls,and there as smooth as a peach,when i skimmed them,i waited a few minutes then went over them in a circular motion with a damp sponge,and jobs a good un. if you attempt it,start at the top of your walls,and work downwards...plaster stretches ,and it will make the job a lot easier.
2007-09-16 02:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no,not unless you want the mountain range look
2007-09-15 13:28:31 · answer #5 · answered by sam tyler 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Nope, and you aren't even Italian.
2007-09-15 16:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Fraid not.
2007-09-15 13:47:14 · answer #7 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋