Plastering stair wall

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Adam clifton

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Hi all was going to skim a stairwall Friday but after close inspection it was blown & ended up taking it all back to brick , I’d say it’s possibly 1950s house , there is a garage attached to it so a good half isn’t exposed as it’s external wall , was going to use s/c as it’s an external rather than bonding . The gap from the string is quite tight in spaces possibly 9mm , the window cill is staying & as also the string so I am governed with what I can use on the walls .
 

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Adam clifton said:
Hi all was going to skim a stairwall Friday but after close inspection it was blown & ended up taking it all back to brick , I’d say it’s possibly 1950s house , there is a garage attached to it so a good half isn’t exposed as it’s external wall , was going to use s/c as it’s an external rather than bonding . The gap from the string is quite tight in spaces possibly 9mm , the window cill is staying & as also the string so I am governed with what I can use on the walls .
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@ hardwall @string lost @ —— @ bead string
 
Sand and cement be fine kill the suction/dust with sbr before you start and keep the muck spreadable rule it before it picks up to much.
 
Well most spreads can't get floating straight down a stringer, if this is a DIY attempt things could get interesting.
 
Don't bother with sand and cement...dry line it and get a chippy in after to sort the string out. Done loads like this. Should get that boarded and skimmed in a day no prob.
 
What the umbrellas for? The wife as she walks up the stairs while your plastering? Going to need them mate!!
 
FreeD said:
Don't bother with sand and cement...dry line it and get a chippy in after to sort the string out. Done loads like this. Should get that boarded and skimmed in a day no prob.
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As mentioned the customer is keeping the window cill hence why I was governed by thickness
 
Adam clifton said:
Hi all was going to skim a stairwall Friday but after close inspection it was blown & ended up taking it all back to brick , I’d say it’s possibly 1950s house , there is a garage attached to it so a good half isn’t exposed as it’s external wall , was going to use s/c as it’s an external rather than bonding . The gap from the string is quite tight in spaces possibly 9mm , the window cill is staying & as also the string so I am governed with what I can use on the walls .
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How plumb and level is the brickwork?
Why SBR it before you’ve decided what to do with it?
 
Haven’t had a level on it yet there’s a few bricks that i noticed that are prouder than the others , just wanted to seal the dust as either way I’d have to Sbr it , but I didn’t know it would be a problem if I left it a couple days before s/c
 
Adam clifton said:
Haven’t had a level on it yet there’s a few bricks that i noticed that are prouder than the others , just wanted to seal the dust as either way I’d have to Sbr it , but I didn’t know it would be a problem if I left it a couple days before s/c
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Get a grinder and cut the protruding bricks back mate. Go face on and slice them, then bolster and mash hammer, job done. Dusty as f**k though so seal any doors with duct tape, well worth that effort in the long run . (y)
 
Adam clifton said:
As mentioned the customer is keeping the window cill hence why I was governed by thickness
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Remove the cill, board and install a new one or cut back the cill and fit a new one on top of the existing (if the frame allows) 5 minute job bud...definitely boarding is the way with this one
 
Anyway that wall looks flat as f**k and plenty of depth on the string to get a tight dab on with 12.5mm board...

Whats the bin man doing in the house...nosey f**ker!
 
FreeD said:
Anyway that wall looks flat as f**k and plenty of depth on the string to get a tight dab on with 12.5mm board...

Whats the bin man doing in the house...nosey f**ker!
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Is the bin man there Fred ? Ffs , that c**t is everywhere these days !!! :confused:
 
Adam clifton said:
Hi all was going to skim a stairwall Friday but after close inspection it was blown & ended up taking it all back to brick , I’d say it’s possibly 1950s house , there is a garage attached to it so a good half isn’t exposed as it’s external wall , was going to use s/c as it’s an external rather than bonding . The gap from the string is quite tight in spaces possibly 9mm , the window cill is staying & as also the string so I am governed with what I can use on the wa
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FreeD said:
Were you using an ice pick to hack it off?
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Is that you in the kitchen Fred ? Have to hand that to you , your always at hand, ready for t.. a... f...... = £££££
Satan will be proud mate ! :tanguero:
 
Did mine with hardwall. Chopped back any protruding bricks.




















It’s all in the CHD


Reprint articles are available :coffe:
 
Honestly thats the flatest f**king wall I've ever seen. I wouldn't even bother with dab adhesive just use Instastick.

Anyway it looks quite nice with the shine just leave it as a feature wall.
 
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