Help!! How to fix semi set plaster that’s not been trowelled / pressed in time :(

[CeeElle]

Trying to do a DIY plastering job but did too much in one go as an amateur (2 walls and a ceiling)

Now I have a wall that has set too much to work it with the trowel and press it, so the wall has lines and an uneven texture to it.

How do I fix it? Do I need to let it dry fully and redo it?

 

[Cockney]

Trying to do a DIY plastering job but did too much in one go as an amateur (2 walls and a ceiling)

Now I have a wall that has set too much to work it with the trowel and press it, so the wall has lines and an uneven texture to it.

How do I fix it? Do I need to let it dry fully and redo it?

Belt sander.

 

[S a plastering]

Reskim but there will be a lot of suction so if your a novice be on your toes an dont take too much on you plonker

 

[Kinkyboy]

What a idiot..a ceiling and 2 walls as a diyer! youve got your just desserts im afraid

 

[Deleted member 32554]

10/10 for effort


Have you ever had the notion to render garden walls or raised beds by chance

 

[Cox32]

Re skim it! Give it a Good few coats of pva mix. And defiantly don’t do it all at once this time!!

 

[smoother09]

Decorator will get that

 

[martinemj]

Don't feel bad
Half of this lot can't do a ceiling and 2 walls

 

[hector]

ceiling and walls to much for a d.i.y. person, leave it and get a plasterer in,........i am based in carlisle but willing to travel throughout the country, obviously flights/trains, min 4 star hotel, no travel lodge, expenses materials to pay, waiting for your call

 

[Deleted member 32554]

Don't feel bad
Half of this lot can't do a ceiling and 2 walls

It's not looking good is it , can't render , can't float , can't skim

But can get pissed and talk crap to a very high standard lol

 

[John j]

He didnt say how big ceiling and 2 walls are

 

[ChrispyUK]

He didnt say how big ceiling and 2 walls are

could be wrong, but I reckon it’s a lady.

 

[JessThePlasterer]

Trying to do a DIY plastering job but did too much in one go as an amateur (2 walls and a ceiling)

Now I have a wall that has set too much to work it with the trowel and press it, so the wall has lines and an uneven texture to it.

How do I fix it? Do I need to let it dry fully and redo it?

Welcome! Good few coats of pva and re skim it. You can throw cream of tartar in your water before you add gear and mix. This slows the setting time. Do each area individually.

Good luck!

 

[bobski]

Trying to do a DIY plastering job but did too much in one go as an amateur (2 walls and a ceiling)

Now I have a wall that has set too much to work it with the trowel and press it, so the wall has lines and an uneven texture to it.

How do I fix it? Do I need to let it dry fully and redo it?

I'd pva and re skim.

If I were you however.....


I'd go and buy wickes bonding agent, and paint it on, leave to fully dry and then skim.

Little bit more costly, but with your inexperience you'll need time to work the plaster and get it on and flat especially as your now going over porous work.

1 wall/lid at a time

If you still have the patience..

 

[The Hobo]

Welcome! Good few coats of pva and re skim it. You can throw cream of tartar in your water before you add gear and mix. This slows the setting time. Do each area individually.

Good luck!

a master crafts women has the answer

 

[JessThePlasterer]

a master crafts women has the answer

You ol’ charmer Norm!

 

[loky11]

Not as easy as it looks is it eh, my old man had a go at skimming a wall about 17years ago, the daft f**k*r didn't even pva the walls

 

[JessThePlasterer]

Not as easy as it looks is it eh, my old man had a go at skimming a wall about 17years ago, the daft f**k*r didn't even pva the walls

My dad laboured on for me a couple of times, remember him being like “I’ll pay you for the job if we can just go home now!” Lol

 

[CeeElle]

What a idiot..a ceiling and 2 walls as a diyer! youve got your just desserts im afraid

A bit eager maybe, not sure I’d call myself an idiot but thanks for the input

I’m now on wall 17 and ceiling 5 so hanging in there asa DIYer

 

[CeeElle]

Ha

10/10 for effort


Have you ever had the notion to render garden walls or raised beds by chance

Haha, left the rendering to the professional

 

[CeeElle]

ceiling and walls to much for a d.i.y. person, leave it and get a plasterer in,........i am based in carlisle but willing to travel throughout the country, obviously flights/trains, min 4 star hotel, no travel lodge, expenses materials to pay, waiting for your call

Finished the whole upstairs level of the house now.. so I’m not doing too bad ‍ thanks for the offer though

 

[CeeElle]

ceiling and walls to much for a d.i.y. person, leave it and get a plasterer in,........i am based in carlisle but willing to travel throughout the country, obviously flights/trains, min 4 star hotel, no travel lodge, expenses materials to pay, waiting for your call

Spent all my cash on the brickie.. no budget for a plasterer

 

[Kinkyboy]

A bit eager maybe, not sure I’d call myself an idiot but thanks for the input

I’m now on wall 17 and ceiling 5 so hanging in there asa DIYer

And I bet your 17 walls and 5 ceilings are looking great..any pics?