I didn't paint to the bottom - left about 10cm short as I will be fitting skirting afterwards - and skirting sticks better to plain plaster than...
Thanks wayners, sorry one more question. I really appreciate all your advice. In what order shall I do the painting Paint walls - all 3 coats....
Thanks wayners for your advice. I can crack on. Is there any particular brand of roller sleeves I should go for? I tried to pop into a Johnstone...
Does anyone recommend using a 15 inch roller to paint as it seems to make sense according to this video. [MEDIA] Also after using the roller for...
Thats a lot for my simple brain to take in. :mrgreen: So is that on new plaster - Mist coat Acrylic Primer 2 x Durable paint So thats 4...
I have bare new plaster walls and I will need to do the following: 1) Mist coat thinned according to the manufacturers requirement. 2) Two coats...
Would it eat through the underlay? I am having carpet in some areas and laminate in others - the laminate comes with its own underlay attached...
I just thought it was acidic as it was mentioned in here. https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/cleaning-plaster-off-wood.25811/
So what is the worst case in cleaning it up as much as I can and then carpetting it over? Is it an alkali so vinegar solution might help?
lol. Isn't plaster dust acidic and will eat away at hardwood floorboards?
I have tried a rag and then I tried a hard bristled brush and a fine spray of water and it did nothing.
I have tried that but I am left with this. It seems ground in. Does this plaster dust ruin the floor? It will be carpeted over but thinking about...
I have plasterdust everywhere from after the walls and ceilings being plastered. I have hoovered up as much as I can and used a striff broom but...
The plasterers have nearly finished - now I am getting conflicting evidence in what order I should do the following. a) Fit electrical sockets...
Yes - dry goods only.
I have an alcove which I am planning to make into a pantry - its 2.45m high and 0.35cm deep. So it's quite shallow and high. My options are 1)...
Touchwood that you never are. It's a horrible feeling -not so much as the theft of items but the violation of your private space. Well the...
So the plastering is finally done - but my once white windows are caked in dust, dirt , plaster and seem to have some scuff marks as well. What...
yes an extractor fan - cannot decide whats better - timer or humidity one - in either case will be a quiet one - cannot stand noisy fans.
So currently the bathroom is being plasterboarded up - the walls are 2.7 high. The ceiling has been boarded in normal and not moisture resistant...
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