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    Skim pimples - what are they?

    Hi, I can't seem to figure out what's happened from Googling/forums. Does anyone know why a skim coat is producing tiny pimple-like lumps in various areas across different walls? Skim coat on top pva coated plastered walls. Photos show an almost dry wall (harsh torch angle to show details) and...
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    Is my skim coat dry??

    I decided to skim one wall in my bedroom as new electrics were being put in. I've put a before and after picture, my question is why is half the room still dark after 2 weeks? I bonded the chased parts out, PVA'd the entire wall and then used Thistle multi finish once the PVA was tacky. Is there...
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    Skim Coat Massive Newbie

    Hi, Looking to skim coat an interior cupboard. Its painted plasterboard looking a bit rough, wanted to skim here first before tackling over walls in house. Question. Which all purpose compound is recommend? Thanks
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