I have loads to be done by a plasterer, almost every room will need skimming, so I just want to get the system right as I get about getting the place ready for him.
Firstly, I need to replace some ceilings, what board is recommended and what size, bearing in mind there's only me to put them up on me own?
My skirtings were nailed to back boards some of which are rotten etc so I've removed them. Is it normal to plaster down to the floorboards and then plug and screw skirting on, how is it done normally? If I fill the gaps with one coat or bonding so the plasterer can just skim over, do I leave a gap between the bottom of the plaster and the floorboards?
Many thanks, don't know what I'd do without these forums sometimes.
Firstly, I need to replace some ceilings, what board is recommended and what size, bearing in mind there's only me to put them up on me own?
My skirtings were nailed to back boards some of which are rotten etc so I've removed them. Is it normal to plaster down to the floorboards and then plug and screw skirting on, how is it done normally? If I fill the gaps with one coat or bonding so the plasterer can just skim over, do I leave a gap between the bottom of the plaster and the floorboards?
Many thanks, don't know what I'd do without these forums sometimes.