plastering

[DIYbuzz]

hi. im doing up the spare room and need to skim one out of three walls. two are lath the other that needs done is plasterboard. i bought a bag of thistle board finish for the wall but someone said to mix it with pva, dont have a clue can someone enlighten me please? also can it be painted over once it is dry? cheers

buzz

 

[marshman]

if its new plasterboard then you don't need to pva the board just scrim the joints and skim, two coats,
yes you paint over plaster start with a mist coat,
have a read through the forums and you'll find a lot of good advice that will guide you.

 

[DIYbuzz]

thanks very much. very helpful to someone who knows nothing i.e me.
buzz.

 

[marshman]

scrim

http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/c/CEDPST/

done really have time to post more but i'm sure someone will follow up.

 

[roy c]

If you have never "skimmed " a wall before then the best thing to do is like marshman said, and read thru some of these posts. Then when you get a basic idea of the system that is used to skim then get yourself a sheet of 1800mmx900mm 12.5mm board and put it against awall in your garage or shed or spare room,(or even the one you are going to skim)and secure it some way or another and get a bag of multi-finish and have a practice of taking the stuff off your hawk and on to your trowel a few times.Then when you have mastered that get some on your trowel and practice spreading it on to your p/board.If you are right handed then start from top left and if you are left handed start from top right.I generally spread a band of plaster along the top of the wall about 4 feet long then bring my up strokes up to it then curve it into it. You work all the way across then you drop down and bring your strokes up to where you started. I know it sounds very confusing ,this is why it is best to practice on a board till you have mastered the technique then have a go on your walls. Make sure you read thru the back posts and then you can learn the setting process..Good luck, and don't forget any questions there are plenty of people on here to help and guide you