What to use to repair damage caused by removing skirting boards?

[mjdresser]

Hi,

Looking for a little advice on what to use to repair the render which has fallen off during the removal of the skirting boards.

Is this a Lime render/plaster or will it be cement based, it's from a 1930's bungalow?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

Michael.

 

[fourtytwo]

I had the same problem in a 1950's house when I had to remove the skirting. It was cement render in my case but I don't feel confident with that stuff so I used DIY white plaster. Remember the walls are very very dry so use a garden sprayer to wet them well before applying plaster. Given the thickness it's better to do it in several layers, remember most of it is behind a skirting so perfection is not required and sandpaper is wonderful stuff. Have you decided how to refit the skirtings ? I used that foam in a can stuff in blobs, again requires surfaces to be wet and have something heavy around to push the skirting against the wall as it dries.

 

[mjdresser]

Thanks for the reply, I'm trying to decide whether to use a lime based render or browning/bonding followed by easifill.

I'm just not sure if the existing render is lime or cement based. I can't see any animal fibres in it like I can the ceiling.

 

[johnny2007]

One strike plaster.
Mix it tick and dampen the wall before applying.
Before it goes off completely, use a sprayer and a float to make it smooth.

 

[nicam49]

A test is to get a bit of the plaster, put it in a glass and add some vinegar. If it fizzes then it's lime plaster.