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Regarding a new plastering job done to my garage converted into a studio, the plasterers did a swirl texture to the ceiling, does it need to be painted or can I leave the plaster as is?

If I need to paint it, can I use a roller or does it require a professional quality sprayer?

In regards to the walls, which I will paint, but have areas where there was compound used previously and also the new plaster, will basic water based primer and then paint be ok? I cannot use anything oil based due to issues to fumes.
 
CRH said:
Regarding a new plastering job done to my garage converted into a studio, the plasterers did a swirl texture to the ceiling, does it need to be painted or can I leave the plaster as is?

If I need to paint it, can I use a roller or does it require a professional quality sprayer?

In regards to the walls, which I will paint, but have areas where there was compound used previously and also the new plaster, will basic water based primer and then paint be ok? I cannot use anything oil based due to issues to fumes.
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wickes do a swirling roller
 
beader said:
I think either your plasterer was rough or you need arresting by the taste police..LOL
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Yes, imagine my shock and dismay to find a hideous swirl job, however I cannot afford to have it fixed and they won't fix it for free. Your unconstructive snarky reply, however doesn't help me figure out what to do next; it is the "swirl job" of replies. How about offering some useful advice?
 
Crh
if you won't some more plaster swirls doing let me know i know a good gang that will be right up your street
:musculoso::musculoso:
 
beddy said:
Just phoned my mate in 1982 and he said you can either paint it or leave it.

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Aren't there any professionals here that can offer help to someone who got screwed over by a plasterer and now just wants to get advice for how to finish the space? I hate the swirl, but am stuck with it! Rude comments show your own flaws, not mine
 
funkycarl said:
Crh
if you won't some more plaster swirls doing let me know i know a good gang that will be right up your street
:musculoso::musculoso:
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Is this supposed to be an insult to me or are you just showing off your inability to formulate a coherent statement?
 
When somethings posted in the diy section never understand why people cant just help someone out.....takes a minute of your time.
 
Just paint as normal but with a thicker roller and if you never asked for a Salford swirl either get them to sort it or don't pay.
 
flynnyman said:
Just paint as normal but with a thicker roller and if you never asked for a Salford swirl either get them to sort it or don't pay.
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Thanks for the advice. Yes, the payment is an ongoing unresolved issue tied into many projects the contractor has messed up on.
 
CRH said:
Aren't there any professionals here that can offer help to someone who got screwed over by a plasterer and now just wants to get advice for how to finish the space? I hate the swirl, but am stuck with it! Rude comments show your own flaws, not mine
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Are the swirls done with plaster or artex (which is a kind of off white colour) if it's plaster (pink colour) you could sand it down to look flat and smoothish.
 
CRH said:
Aren't there any professionals here that can offer help to someone who got screwed over by a plasterer and now just wants to get advice for how to finish the space? I hate the swirl, but am stuck with it! Rude comments show your own flaws, not mine
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just paint over it as usual, nothing to be done if you can`t afford to get someone else in to rectify it
 
CRH said:
Indeed! At least not everyone is a jerk. Thanks for your help
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theplasterman said:
How do you know , she not even put up a picture ?
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flynnyman said:
Because I have twirled enough ceilings with finish to know you could never sand it that's how I know.
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Hi, could you please put up a picture of the swirls ...I also have and do many artex jobs when needed...sometimes I have done them very lightly with skim plaster (pink)

Then we can conclude this
Thanks Vince.
 
CRH said:
Aren't there any professionals here that can offer help to someone who got screwed over by a plasterer and now just wants to get advice for how to finish the space? I hate the swirl, but am stuck with it! Rude comments show your own flaws, not mine
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Yup buy a shotgun :sisi:
 
A couple of questions.

Did you not ask about the swirls before paying?

Do you have swirl anywhere else in the property?

Why will they not come and fix it?



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Kitchy said:
And just for record sumat dsnt seem rite..prob another member bored..imagine not specifying artex swirly finish and walking in c ing it then paying lol..nah man not falling for this..and flynny asked for pics and he hasn't put any up and its in his own house so that takes 2 mins to do!
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Don't think they have paid, sounds like other works been going on throughout the house and this is one of the issues. But I maybe wrong I only read from start to finish ;)
 
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