sandable?

[toxic]

can thistle plaster be sanded?

 

[noseall]

anything can be sanded.

 

[JohnD]

If you are fond of dust, yes.

Or you could try using a broad metal scaper which can give a good finish with less effort and much less dust. It can also be used on moistened or fresh plaster which will suppress dust.

Do you want to tell us what sort of blemishs you are trying to remove?

 

[noseall]

sorry John, i'm in a mischievous mood tonight as a result* of too much wine.

*mainly as a result of the rugby result.

 

[JohnD]

you've been to Rugby?

 

[noseall]

you've been to Rugby?

if going to Rugby is the same as sticking your head up your a**e, then yes.

 

[JohnD]

not one of my interests

 

[toxic]

bricked up and re-plastered a old air vent, done it myself but a bit rough round the edges where it joins the old wall. think it's bumpy enough it will show when it's painted.

 

[JohnD]

try wetting and scraping it first. Or use an old surform. Sanding is slow, hard and very dusty.

If you had scraped it while it was still "cheesy" it would have been really easy

 

[toxic]

yes i'll remember that next time. i'll give it a go wetting it. thanks for your help