![]() ![]() Whether you use joint compound or a mix of joint compound and plaster depends on the weather. ![]() Apply three coats, sand well between each one. You must scrape away all the loose bits first before applying the new coats. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.Įmail me at is very tricky and although I’ve done it and seen a lot of it done in my house, I am not sure I know the answer. Make sure the contractor is on top of dust control and does proper prep, and clean up, plaster work gets messy. I avoid sanding as much as possible as the fine dust can be a real problem. Skimcoating is something that takes a while to “get the knack of” and if not done right requires a lot of sanding. Large, deep areas should be filled first with structalite, then Plaster weld and fiberglass mesh tape that is available in 4′ roles should always be used. The wall should be prepared by removing all the loose plaster and opening any cracks. You can also use diamond plaster that gives a much harder surface but is much more labor intensive. There are very good corner tapes out now that help a lot with outside corners, and angles. It generally takes me 3 to 4 coats with the mix and then a polish coat to finish.You may also find inside, outside corners, and angles tricky. ![]() This allows for faster drying between coats, and also being able to work, and smooth the plaster more easily. This is a little tricky, and it takes a while to get the mix right. I also would not use straight joint compound, if you use joint compound you want to do a mix with plaster added. Also it just does not look as good as plaster. One being it adds inches to the walls and can mess up the lines where the baseboards start. I would not use sheetrock over the existing walls for many reasons. I am a second generation Irish plasterer. Hi I see you got a lot of good suggestions. ![]()
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