Colbyt wrote:
"zxcvbob" wrote in message
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...for the skim coat? Would it be lime putty plaster, or gypsum plaster
(such as plaster of Paris)?

If lime putty, can I use the bag of slaked lime that's been in my garage
for a year or two (but not more than 2), or will it be too carbonated by
now? I *really* doubt that I can find quicklime.

My inclination is to use a setting-type joint compound, like Durabond 45.

Thanks,
Bob

Clean it very well, rinse and dry. The Durabond will work fine.

If you think you may need to sand, a sandable mud will work well also but
will not be as hard of a finish.

Using something 2 years old is begging for problems.

Colbyt




This is new construction in an old house. I'm remodeling the bathroom.
Half ceramic tile and half plaster, so I drywalled the whole thing with
Wonderboard and taped the joints with thinset mortar. Now I want a finish
for the plastered parts that (if possible) will match the rest of the house.

I'll bet they used plaster of Paris when the house was built, because they
used gypsum lath rather than wood lath.

I also have a bag of lightweight sandable setting compound. I'll
experiment with some of that on some scrap Wonderboard.

[why are they playing "God Save the Queen" at Arlington while President
Ford's casket goes by?]

Best regards,
Bob