electronurd
New Member
Hi all,
I'm a DIY'er and yes I know I probably should have hired a plasterer... but i've fallen on tough times so i'm here for a bit of help please. My dad was a plasterer but has passed so I can't ask him.
Last week I plastered my fireplace. I didn't plaster the whole thing, I only plastered half of it as we opened up our fireplace.
I placed a bonding coat onto bare brick first and then skimmed on top of the bonding coat. I spent what felt like what a long time trying to smooth out the finish the best I could. Felt ages.... the girlfriend came home and said "wow not bad considering you are not a plasterer".... but I knew something wasn't right and waited for it to dry...
Now that it has dried there are quite a few lines in the plaster and I am wondering how to remove them please (see pictures)
Any help to correct this would be much appreciated.
I'm a DIY'er and yes I know I probably should have hired a plasterer... but i've fallen on tough times so i'm here for a bit of help please. My dad was a plasterer but has passed so I can't ask him.
Last week I plastered my fireplace. I didn't plaster the whole thing, I only plastered half of it as we opened up our fireplace.
I placed a bonding coat onto bare brick first and then skimmed on top of the bonding coat. I spent what felt like what a long time trying to smooth out the finish the best I could. Felt ages.... the girlfriend came home and said "wow not bad considering you are not a plasterer".... but I knew something wasn't right and waited for it to dry...
Now that it has dried there are quite a few lines in the plaster and I am wondering how to remove them please (see pictures)
Any help to correct this would be much appreciated.