Alfielander
New Member
I’ve got a job upcoming skimming the inside of an old Coal fireplace and heard that soot can show through of the skimming, How do I prevent this !?
How to prevent soot from showing through plaster ?
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Alfielander
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There’s got to be away, they want it as a feature
S a plastering
Private Member
Surely you will be floating it out if brickwork that said I would sand and cement it then skim
Steve Brown
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Check old posts there's lots of options.
If plastering use victus system or fire rated cement board options.
If plastering use victus system or fire rated cement board options.
Jhonsteve111
New Member
To stop soot from showing through, apply a shellac-based primer or stain block to seal the surface before skimming. This will prevent any stains from bleeding through the plaster.