Recent content by Cas38

I was not told that it would give me the finish I required and I was informed that I would have to sand it once set. At the start of the job the ceiling had about 3-4 layers of wallpaper, of which I managed to scrape all but one layer off. The last layer was old school wallpaper probably...

Cheers for the advice mate. I realise what I have done is not the ideal solution but I think it was the best one available considering our schedule and budget. Hopefully with a bit more work I can get a decent finish.

Unfortunately plaster boarding the ceiling was not an option due to old style coving which we want to retain. So where I am at is I have a ceiling covered in fast set and I need to get a good finish on it for painting. Any ideas?

We used fast set as I know normal plaster would not stay up. I am confident the fast set will stay up as I got 4 different opinions before doing it. I got advice from 2 plasterers, our decorator and also a builder. Anyway time will tell. Where I am at just now is how to get a nice finish on...

I believe this is it (or something similar). I know the guy said it is usually used for plaster board joints. http://www.wickes.co.uk/fast-set-joint-filler-10kg/invt/224541/

Hi, I have recently had my roof plastered using fast set due to the immovable wall paper that was on it. However, as it was fast set I did not manage to get the finish I require. Therefore, I was wondering what is the best procedure to get a nice finish on the fast set? Thanks

Hi, I have recently got some old doors (1920-30) hand stripped and am currently waiting for them to dry. I believe the wood is Douglas Fir although I could be mistaken. Once they are dry I intend on treating them but am unsure on what is the best procedure. The doors will be put on the...