Skimming timings

[juco]

I know this cant be exact but just trying to get an idea of my time frame for doing an 8 x 3 foot wall. Only ever skimmed once before a few years back.
Once the first coat has been applied roughly how long have I got before the second (final) coat is/can be applied.
I am thinking that in between coats I need to clean my tools and remix a new batch, so dont want to get caught short.

 

[Alastairreid]

2nd coat is applied in quick succession to 1st.

 

[NickB_99]

I know this cant be exact but just trying to get an idea of my time frame for doing an 8 x 3 foot wall. Only ever skimmed once before a few years back.
Once the first coat has been applied roughly how long have I got before the second (final) coat is/can be applied.
I am thinking that in between coats I need to clean my tools and remix a new batch, so dont want to get caught short.

As AR.

Would also add - at only 8 x 3 I'm sure you will be fine for time.
First coat, quick flatten, clean tools with a water bucket/brush and then mix second batch and straight on.

When doing anything above a small area, I always use a spot board and have bucket of water and brush standing by to wet down spot board and keep hawk & trowel clean in between uses.
Doesn't take 2 mins to clean them after use.
Would also recommend after each mix is done, straight on wetted spot board and wash out your bucket before you start. Cleaning a bucket after it's started to set is a pain in the ar*e!

 

[juco]

OK to confirm.
I apply 1st coat
I clean tools and mix 2nd coat.
and apply 2nd coat straight away.

thanks

 

[peaps]

I know this cant be exact but just trying to get an idea of my time frame for doing an 8 x 3 foot wall. Only ever skimmed once before a few years back.
Once the first coat has been applied roughly how long have I got before the second (final) coat is/can be applied.
I am thinking that in between coats I need to clean my tools and remix a new batch, so dont want to get caught short.

you are correct in thinking you need to have another mix. Your second coat should be a fresh mix, this way you have two setting times that is less work for you. You have time for a cuppa before you put on the second coat but make sure the first is flat before you lay it down.

 

[juco]

Done the skimming today, much better result than my previous attempt a few years back, a few bits I will need to fill in as I never noticed them when flattening I obviously need to watch the lighting next time as it was only when I shone a torch along the wall as opposed to the lighting hitting the wall that I noticed them and that was well after the job was done.

Along the edge wall to ceiling I found a bit awkward and also behind an oven hood fitting as I only had about 9 inches of space.

Apart from that I am not disappointed but wouldnt dare let one of you guys see it

And thanks again for your help.

 

[Alastairreid]

Thanks for getting back to us juco, glad it turned out well for you.