First plastering disaster-didnt use PVA

[hannie0509]

Well i just finished plastering one of the walls in the kitchen and forgot to pva!!! I am absolutely gutted as its my first plastering attempt and looks half decent. I used the Wickes ready mix skim, and im dreading it just falling off the walls.

Oh well, i suppose we all learn from our mistakes.

 

[NickB_99]

Well i just finished plastering one of the walls in the kitchen and forgot to pva!!! I am absolutely gutted as its my first plastering attempt and looks half decent. I used the Wickes ready mix skim, and im dreading it just falling off the walls.

Oh well, i suppose we all learn from our mistakes.

Yep, unfortunately tends to work like that.

If you're keen to learn to plaster better, I'd suggest multi-finish (rather than a ready mix/diy), if you have another go.

 

[hannie0509]

Thanks buddy. Im assuming from your post its definately gonna fall off i dont think anyone plasters withour pva!! Lol

 

[stevethespreader]

What background did you plaster onto?

 

[hannie0509]

Plaster wall mate.[/list]

 

[NickB_99]

Thanks buddy. Im assuming from your post its definately gonna fall off i dont think anyone plasters withour pva!! Lol

You need to see how stable your finished result is - it may not actually fall off.

Telltale signs are usually visible thin cracks. Some bits may sound hollow when tapped and some of these bits may even fall out.
DIY ready mix may also behave differently and forgive a bit more than multi finish.
For example if the background you plastered onto was low suction e.g. a heavily emulsioned wall, you should get less suction and you may avoid cracks. But a problem could be less physical key instead and it may still be lose, or you could have got away with it completely!

You are right though with pva - you should apply it diluted (or a suitable bonding agent) first to prepare properly for plastering.