plaster boards right way round?

[pete22110]

Hi all,

I recently re boarded my ceiling, after getting tips from internet forums etc I put the boards up brown side facing out over as this is supposed to be better for plastering.

Was feeling very pleased with myself while looking up at my new flat ceiling ready to be plastered until I noticed in big black print "plaster other side only" Doh.... So the question is am i going to have to take all the boards down and start again? or is it actually possible to plaster them as they are? Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Pete.

 

[noseall]

Plaster boards are manufactured in such a way that the paper covering completely wraps the ivory side and is lapped at the back (grey side). This exposed join may bubble or separate when wetted with fresh plaster.

I also believe that the ivory side is better equipped to deal with suction and provides a moderate and predictable surface on which to plaster.

 

[trowelmonkey1]

indeed noseall..but i think if PVA'd it should be OKfor skimming

 

[roughcaster]

indeed noseall..but i think if PVA'd it should be OKfor skimming

I'd agree, i think we've had a similar topic on here recently boys.

 

[pete22110]

Thanks all for the quick response, if that's the case think I'll go with the PVA as it was such a hassle getting the boards up in the first place really don't wanna have to take em down and start again. At least I know better for next time (must remember to read the print before fitting).

Cheers,
Pete.

 

[trowelmonkey1]

we did RC!

 

[roughcaster]

we did RC!

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeee.

 

[pete22110]

oops, should probably see if i can find it!

 

[roughcaster]

Give the p/board a coat of PVA to seal it, let it dry, then, say tomorrow or whenever,, PVA it again, then skim it while wet/tacky.

 

[pete22110]

will do, cheers roughcaster.

 

[noseall]

indeed noseall..but i think if PVA'd it should be OKfor skimming

Er.. yes...i forgot to mention this part....

 

[pete22110]

So we're all agreed then! Thank the lord for that. Think its probably time I quit the DIY business and get some pros in next time

 

[roughcaster]

So we're all agreed then! Thank the lord for that. Think its probably time I quit the DIY business and get some pros in next time

It's good practice and experience for you to do it Pete. Not many tackle plastering.

 

[Micilin]

I've never seen it fall off , often skimmed the brown side where the builder/tacker made a cock up with entire wall or one board in a wall, either by mistake, or because they half remember the brown side being the right side.



The only boards I've had trouble with are the suction on blue soundblocks, especially knaufs.

Just thought I'd throw that in!!!!!!!11111

 

[pete22110]

haha i know, its just a bit dis-heartening when you make daft mistakes like that lol. Good job there's places like this to come to when it all goes pair shaped.

Thanks again for the good advice.