I'd like to learn to at least skim walls pre-tiling. How difficult is
plastering to learn?
Thanks, Ed.

In message . com,
Ed_Zep writes
I'd like to learn to at least skim walls pre-tiling. How difficult is
plastering to learn?

The hardest bit is having the confidence to have a go

If you're going to tile over the top, then you can just pull it off and
try again - practice is everything

I believe there is a plastering section in the FAQs


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geoff

Ed_Zep wrote:
I'd like to learn to at least skim walls pre-tiling. How difficult is
plastering to learn?
Thanks, Ed.

Plastering is easy to learn, although it takes a lifetime to perfect.

I reckon I've plastered easily a few sq miles of area up to now, although
I'm no expert, and i doubt anyone is....the idea, I think, is to not think
'I've plastered it, I'm finished', the idea is to think, 'I've plastered it,
now let's get started'...once the plaster is on the wall, this is when the
work begins, not ends, once you've got that into your head, your 3/4 of the
way there.
1) plasterers don't use electric (or any other type of) sanders, ever.
2) you don't leave a ceiling/wall alone once there's wet plaster on it, if
you do, you are making hard work or yourself later.
3) once a ceiling/wall is completely covered in plaster it is ready for
another coat or trowelling up, it's *never* ready to be left for 30 mins
while you have a brew / dump / natter, you can do these when it's finished

In message , Phil L
writes
Ed_Zep wrote:
I'd like to learn to at least skim walls pre-tiling. How difficult is
plastering to learn?
Thanks, Ed.

Plastering is easy to learn, although it takes a lifetime to perfect.

I reckon I've plastered easily a few sq miles of area up to now, although
I'm no expert, and i doubt anyone is....the idea, I think, is to not think
'I've plastered it, I'm finished', the idea is to think, 'I've plastered it,
now let's get started'...once the plaster is on the wall, this is when the
work begins, not ends, once you've got that into your head, your 3/4 of the
way there.
1) plasterers don't use electric (or any other type of) sanders, ever.
2) you don't leave a ceiling/wall alone once there's wet plaster on it, if
you do, you are making hard work or yourself later.
3) once a ceiling/wall is completely covered in plaster it is ready for
another coat or trowelling up, it's *never* ready to be left for 30 mins
while you have a brew / dump / natter, you can do these when it's finished

4) be prepared to plaster through the pain barrier when the blister just
below your index finger bursts when you're 3/4 the way through


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geoff

Thanks for the replies, both.

Ed.

"Ed_Zep" wrote:
I'd like to learn to at least skim walls pre-tiling. How difficult is
plastering to learn?
Thanks, Ed.

http://www.woolworths.co.uk/ww_p2/product/index.jhtml?pid=50766242

In message , Curious
writes
"Ed_Zep" wrote:
I'd like to learn to at least skim walls pre-tiling. How difficult is
plastering to learn?
Thanks, Ed.

http://www.woolworths.co.uk/ww_p2/product/index.jhtml?pid=50766242


Really not necessary when there is loads of free stuff out there


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geoff

In article . com,
"Ed_Zep" writes:
I'd like to learn to at least skim walls pre-tiling. How difficult is
plastering to learn?

Search back on google. I've posted a few quite detailed posts on
how to plaster, as have others. You can practice skimming on a
sheet of plasterboard firmly fixed to a wall. Some unobtrusive
area such as a cupboard under the stairs or inside the garage
might also be useful areas to practice on.

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Andrew Gabriel

In article . com,
Ed_Zep wrote:
I'd like to learn to at least skim walls pre-tiling. How difficult is
plastering to learn?

To get a level surface for tiling - not hugely difficult. Fix battens to
the wall which are true then use a 'straight edge' between them. To get a
perfect surface for decorating is more tricky. As is making a decent job
of a whole room by eye. ;-)

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*OK, who stopped payment on my reality check?

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