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Yes Iwould skim later. Ok so difficulty with application of PVA sand mix. Will give it a try. Why use Plasterer’s GRIPCOAT if you can get away with PVA leave to dry and then apply 50/50 PVA and skim when tacky on surfaces that

Sorry Plasterer’s GRIPCOAT. It’s blue

Thanks for replies, in the end I persevered and with a scraper and steamer cramped lots of gunge off.

Hi, new and learning. Progrip is expensive stuff but reduces suction, prolonging drying, and improves bonding so you can plaster on paint. Why not mix sharp sand with 30% PVA? Have used Progrip over Artex. Picture of old plaster with paint that won’t scrape off. Am going to skim. Prep with...

Have stripped paper from wall. There are remnants of wallpaper remaining. I have covered with PVA base. Will put another coat on prior to plastering with multifinish. I know I cannot plaster onto wallpaper but am I ok with plastering over wallpaper pieces that will not come off?