Search results

Sorry - did not realise that would change things. We do not have cavity walls as they came in a while after our house was built. Does this mean float and set is not a good idea or do I just need to make sure he renders it first? Thanks for advice so far.....not sure the house will ever be...

Thanks newbee - think i have decided to go with the float and set and will discuss the types of plaster with the plasterer. The damp seems to be sorted out but I will double check while removing the plaster.

Thanks Bradleigh. That was my thoughts too - better to start again from scratch than do a bodge job over dodgy plaster. Can anyone say if the prices sound reasonable - last had a room skimmed about 4 years ago and this is obviously a bigger job so not sure what I should be getting charged.

Ooops - sorry only posted one photo!

Tried to get photos of several areas to give a good idea of what the walls are like.

wall near fireplace

ceiling

ceiling cracks

cracks in wall opposite fireplace

wall near fireplace

damp damage under window

plaster crumbling off when wallpaper removed

just uploading some now :D

Plastering

Hi - want to get some advice on a plastering job as have had several people say different things. I have a 13ft x 13ft reception room in 1880s house. Ceiling has large cracks and one small section where plaster has come down. Walls are covered in cracks and in some places the plaster sounds...