Hi
New to this forum as I'm getting into some DIY on a house. I just wanted some advice on skimming. I cant really afford to pay someone to do this so trying to do it myself:
a) Skim the popcorn wall/ceiling in the bedroom (see attached pics)? It looks to be thick artex and I imagine it will need at least 2-3 coats of skim? What would you recommend for this? I've researched into this and I prefer the ready mixed stuff. There's a few options I've found but not entirely sure what is best: Polycell finishing skim, Gyproc Easifiller, Thistle skim finish, Toupret joint and skim?
https://www.brewers.co.uk/product/NC923115C
https://www.homebase.co.uk/thistle-skimfinish-ready-mixed-plaster-2.5kg/12816647.html
https://www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co...pew7S0wjkaAmcHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&v=6405534
b) Would you suggest to skim coat the walls in the living room? (See pic) the plaster is brown/orange and can I just prime/paint on this? If skimming I assume I can use one of the above compounds?
Thanks,
New to this forum as I'm getting into some DIY on a house. I just wanted some advice on skimming. I cant really afford to pay someone to do this so trying to do it myself:
a) Skim the popcorn wall/ceiling in the bedroom (see attached pics)? It looks to be thick artex and I imagine it will need at least 2-3 coats of skim? What would you recommend for this? I've researched into this and I prefer the ready mixed stuff. There's a few options I've found but not entirely sure what is best: Polycell finishing skim, Gyproc Easifiller, Thistle skim finish, Toupret joint and skim?
https://www.brewers.co.uk/product/NC923115C
https://www.homebase.co.uk/thistle-skimfinish-ready-mixed-plaster-2.5kg/12816647.html
https://www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co...pew7S0wjkaAmcHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&v=6405534
b) Would you suggest to skim coat the walls in the living room? (See pic) the plaster is brown/orange and can I just prime/paint on this? If skimming I assume I can use one of the above compounds?
Thanks,