Recent content by adam08

After last nights attempt I think i should quit trying and get a pro in :( Just seems like way too much work and the result isn't exactly great. I kind off expected it tho! Would be fine if i was going to paper over but we are looking to paint and i just know it's going to look crap! Any...

cool, still seems quite damp so should be ok. I know i should really leave it to the pro's but i just wanted to have a go.. doesn't seem too bad for my first attempt. How is flattening done?

:shock: ermm.. what do i do if it has dried too much??

I have finished my first practice at skimming plaster. I have layed on about 3mm thick of skim and it's not too bad. I just need to go over with another layer to remove the imperfections. When I do the 2nd coat do i need to dampen the 1st coat or just slap straight on? :? Any tips for...

Cheers for all your help guys, managed to get this done in a day! Messed up a bit on the first wall but quickly got the hang of it. Its all looking rather good. :D Now all I need to do is practice the skimming! Had a go at it, it's quite difficult to get it smooth! :? Started to get the...

Here's a diagram of what i am trying to achieve:

Sorry guys, the explanation of what we are going to do was rubbish! :roll: I know its not the best idea to go to the very bottom of the floor... we are going to put bamboo flooring down and in a way replace the skirting with a quarter round bamboo skirting. This is 18mm high. So with the...

Firstly, hi to all here! I have just moved into my first home with my girlfriend and we are making a start on our first diy project. We are going to give the lounge an overhaul and have started by removing all skirting. Now the skirting has been removed we want to plaster the sections...