Hello from a newbie, any help appreciated

[Paddy Dee]

HI All,

I am Patrick, ... happy doing electrics, plumbing but never plastered anything...never needed more than polyfilla.. but renovating bathroom and the stud walls were rotten due to a pinprick pipe leak...
So have redone stud walls, fitted new plasterboard ( doing it on your own was pretty tricky!) and ready to go.

Couple of questions please as there are a million different answers online but this seems like the professional forum..

A. This is new Gyproc plasterboard... should I need to PVA it or is there a better way to seal it. Some say white emulsion???
B. If PVA then what are the correct steps?

1. Weak PVA coat overnight then stronger PVA mix applied
2. First plaster coat
3. Flatten off
3. Second plaster coat an hour later??

Using Thistle Multi Finish... got proper trowels, 30L bucket and paddle mixer... all the gear but no idea!! Any tips or pointers appreciated.... especially what NOT to do as I have a habit of doing exactly that )


Best Wishes


Patrick

 

[ChrispyUK]

HI All,

I am Patrick, ... happy doing electrics, plumbing but never plastered anything...never needed more than polyfilla.. but renovating bathroom and the stud walls were rotten due to a pinprick pipe leak...
So have redone stud walls, fitted new plasterboard ( doing it on your own was pretty tricky!) and ready to go.

Couple of questions please as there are a million different answers online but this seems like the professional forum..

A. This is new Gyproc plasterboard... should I need to PVA it or is there a better way to seal it. Some say white emulsion???
B. If PVA then what are the correct steps?

1. Weak PVA coat overnight then stronger PVA mix applied
2. First plaster coat
3. Flatten off
3. Second plaster coat an hour later??

Using Thistle Multi Finish... got proper trowels, 30L bucket and paddle mixer... all the gear but no idea!! Any tips or pointers appreciated.... especially what NOT to do as I have a habit of doing exactly that )


Best Wishes


Patrick

If you’re tiling it, then no need to skim. If it’s in a wet area and tiling then tank it. If you’re plastering it, then no need to pva it.

 

[bobski]

HI All,

I am Patrick, ... happy doing electrics, plumbing but never plastered anything...never needed more than polyfilla.. but renovating bathroom and the stud walls were rotten due to a pinprick pipe leak...
So have redone stud walls, fitted new plasterboard ( doing it on your own was pretty tricky!) and ready to go.

Couple of questions please as there are a million different answers online but this seems like the professional forum..

A. This is new Gyproc plasterboard... should I need to PVA it or is there a better way to seal it. Some say white emulsion???
B. If PVA then what are the correct steps?

1. Weak PVA coat overnight then stronger PVA mix applied
2. First plaster coat
3. Flatten off
3. Second plaster coat an hour later??

Using Thistle Multi Finish... got proper trowels, 30L bucket and paddle mixer... all the gear but no idea!! Any tips or pointers appreciated.... especially what NOT to do as I have a habit of doing exactly that )


Best Wishes


Patrick

Not necessary to PVA


But - some 6x3 boards are pulling in a bit quick at the mo. So a 5 and 1 PVA may help a beginner - on the day is fine. That one coat will be good enough. No more.

No emulsion.


Rest is ok - not an hour for 2nd, 10 mins is sufficient


Best of luck with ya proper trowels ya maniac.

 

[Paddy Dee]

If you’re tiling it, then no need to skim. If it’s in a wet area and tiling then tank it. If you’re plastering it, then no need to pva it.

Thanks, nice to hear from experts!

Any suggestions on what is best to use to tank the wall... for a newbie trying to keep costs down....

Best Wishes

Patrick

 

[bobski]

Depending on your set up.

Dunlop do a kit with the tapes and everything....

Mapei is nice and very good and readily available

I think it called Aqua defense


Screwstation jobbies

 

[Smudger1]

Thanks, nice to hear from experts!

Any suggestions on what is best to use to tank the wall... for a newbie trying to keep costs down....

Best Wishes

Patrick

Have a look on permagaurd web site , videos and help to show you how, what and why for tanking and damp proofing.