Hi,
I’m doing ok with my patching up with bonding, but in a couple of places it is looking like it may need a bit more.
I would like to have a go with the more elegant solution for float & set (rather than D&D) but need some help!
I found a couple of useful posts e.g. //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=118896 (useful description from Roughcaster)
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=154844 (useful description from Roy C)
When you have a wall that has some surrounding plaster still present it is possible to get a level using a darby, feather edge etc. However, when there is nothing there, how do you do it???
The first part I’m struggling with is how do you get the level/depth right?
From a novice’s point of view (in easy words!) I would expect thin wooden battens (prob about 10mm deep) to be nailed horizontally – probably one near the top, one near the bottom and one near the middle to allow a darby/feather edge to be guided across.
Once the plaster has set, they can be removed and you could fill in the gaps. However, I’m not sure if this is right and it may bond to the neighbouring plaster and I’d never get them out!
Also, I’ve not used a float before - how do you use one?
For example - do you use it after you have passed across with your darby? Do you allow any setting time for your bonding to go off a bit first? Do you wet the float etc? Any tips appreciated!
PS I spotted info from Richard C regarding %age limits of replacing plaster & building regs – thanks for the tip, I will be careful!
Many thanks in advance for any help
I’m doing ok with my patching up with bonding, but in a couple of places it is looking like it may need a bit more.
I would like to have a go with the more elegant solution for float & set (rather than D&D) but need some help!
I found a couple of useful posts e.g. //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=118896 (useful description from Roughcaster)
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=154844 (useful description from Roy C)
When you have a wall that has some surrounding plaster still present it is possible to get a level using a darby, feather edge etc. However, when there is nothing there, how do you do it???
The first part I’m struggling with is how do you get the level/depth right?
From a novice’s point of view (in easy words!) I would expect thin wooden battens (prob about 10mm deep) to be nailed horizontally – probably one near the top, one near the bottom and one near the middle to allow a darby/feather edge to be guided across.
Once the plaster has set, they can be removed and you could fill in the gaps. However, I’m not sure if this is right and it may bond to the neighbouring plaster and I’d never get them out!
Also, I’ve not used a float before - how do you use one?
For example - do you use it after you have passed across with your darby? Do you allow any setting time for your bonding to go off a bit first? Do you wet the float etc? Any tips appreciated!
PS I spotted info from Richard C regarding %age limits of replacing plaster & building regs – thanks for the tip, I will be careful!
Many thanks in advance for any help