On 11 Jan 2005 12:39:05 GMT, Pedge wrote:


My question is do I need to get everything off the wall for it to be
skimmed or can I get away with taking off most of the paint and then
leaving the thin layers which are hard to get off then bond it a couple of
times using PVA?


The 2nd option!

I've done both and removing any serious quantity of sand and cement
plaster from a house you are living in, when you have alternatives,
should not be considered. If its no longer attatched to the bricks
behind then you must remove and replace it or at least the areas where
its lose.

the 1st diluted coat of PVA seals the remaining traces of old paint &
wallpaper and shoudl be allowed to dry fully, the 2nd coat should be
the bonding agent and applied directly before the multi-finish
plaster. This should give you a the better finish assuming you have
never floated a wall before.