(EASY??!) How To Plaster A Wall | Beginner's or DIY'ers Guide | SKIM COAT
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DISCLAIMER
I am self taught, I don't claim to be a professional plasterer... although it looks just as good 😉
This video is intended for those who can't afford (like us) to pay professionals to do everything.
Also I like to take control of my own renovation, thats just the way I am.
So if you're like me, you will appreciate this tutorial, and the tips i share within the video.
PREPARATION - This Tutorial was based on a skim coat (2 coats) onto a bonding layer of plaster. If plastering an original/ painted wall, be sure to score all over, wipe over & then PVA.
Step 1: Mix PVA with water.
Usually a good rule is to mix 1 part PVA to 4 part water.
(for example: 1 cup of PVA + 4 cups of water)
Step 2: PVA the wall
Straight forward... PVA the entire area until its tacky.
Step 3: (if using) Mix extra time sachet with water
One sachet will cover a whole 25kg bag of plaster. (recommend for beginners)
Step 4: Mixing the plaster
Much easier with someone to help, but if not, add plaster in increments.
Try to achieve the consistency in the video & perform the test... plaster should stick to the trowel when turned upside down.
Step 5: 1st coat
The main objective here is to just get it on, not worrying too much about little details.
Once applied, the magic happens when you go over the wall again, after the plaster has been sat for 10-15 mins. (I usually use this time to clean up)
Step 6: Second coat
Take extra care on this coat. And same again, after 10-15 mins, go over the whole area with attention to detail.
Practice makes perfect. Don't expect miracles on your first go. But honestly I believe anyone can do anything with abit of determination.
So GIVE IT A GO!
Comment below with any questions/ video requests.
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thanks, about to plaster my first wall and this video gave me confidence.
Hope it goes well mate 👍
iv'e been plastering for many years , , it's like anything the more you do the better and faster you will get, fair play to you for having a go , it doesn't matter how you lay on, if the finish is smooth and flat ..
Props to you for putting your mistakes out there too. That's the only way we learn. Don't be scared to tread into unknown waters folks. You'll surprise yourself with how much you can accomplish
Thanks mate I appreciate that 👍
Thank you for taking the time to do this video for us beginners. It is so expensive to get this work done professionally.
Glad it was helpful!
Couple of tips mate.
Use scrim tape where the plasterboard on the ceiling meets the wall because it will crack without it and "the hawk" is your handboard, I noticed you kept referring to your trowel as your hawk.
Fair play to ya, been a plasterer for nearly 20 years..
Thanks for the tip, i'll definitely do that next time. My bad about the hawk/trowel 🤣
bead should be taped too
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This looks really cool.
I have just recently stripped my bathroom down to the plaster and im going to give this a go.... wish me luck
Good luck, it takes time to get a good finish, so maybe practice on a wall you plan to tile? 😁
@@reno_with_us I've actually completed it now. I'm super happy with it. I did end up use pre mixed plaster but apart from that super happy
Great video, tips are spot on, I did my 1st chimney breast last year , turned out pretty good I'm just a keen diy-er also
Fair play mate takes some guts to have ago and even more to make a video and post it. Keep making them your doing a great job 👍
Thanks mate appreciate that👍 its definitely a skill I’m trying to master
Good job! Just one point for people in your position. Where walls are damaged but, basically sound and flat, it's not too difficult to repair them with various fillers and an orbital sander. A few coats of paint and they look as good as new.
Good point mate, repair jobs can look just as good if done correctly 👍
Well done. Thank you. ❤
Remember not to over spray as it will cause bubbles when troweling
Thanks for the tips! Very helpful!👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Good effort and result from a 35 years in plasterer 👍
Thanks, appreciate it 👍
So glad I stumbled here from that TikTok! Will be giving this a go!
Good luck!
Measure the length and width of the wall times them that the square meter number a bag of finish does 10 meters square
Thanks. Didn't know about the sachets.
Glad I could help👍
Well done bro props
Thank you👍
@@reno_with_us you're welcome bro u done a really good job 👍🏻
Great video mate fair play to ya self taught men in all trades end up usually the best from my experiences working as a electrician for years and meeting all trades on jobs 👍
Thanks mate, appreciate it!
I would always say to skim the ceiling first, just means any snots that drop down and be cleaned off the walls, scrim your joints between, the ceiling and walls stops them cracking, but fair play and carry on.
Appreciate the constructive feedback, I am now planning on re skimming that wall after the ceiling is done so i will be sure to do those👍
Hope this video helps👍
I think plasterer's gripe and moan that it's takes years of practice to get skilled, but rightly so.. they are making a living and need good standard done fast as well as running vans etc etc.. but it can be done on your own home taking time as proven here 👍
Completely agree! We definitely aren’t professionals and appreciate their skill and experience, we’re just showing how patience and effort can save you some money :) thanks for the comment! 😁
no.
Don't forget deterioration of shoulder joints
been a plasterer for 40 years, apply your pva with a roller, and instead of more time sachets use eggcup full of sbr
Wats sbr
@@KC08RAS sbr is a waterproof bonding agent similar to pva but consistecy of milk
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You need to Scrim tape your joints my dude, always do ceilings first too
You keep saying hawk, when you mean trowel, good job though :) Speedskim is worth buying
Thanks mate i've got that down now 🤣 And yeah im going to invest in one of those, heard lots of good things about them
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What trowel did you use there? Do you use the same for second coat,
Yeah I used the same trowel for both coats, the brand is Marshall town. Hope that helps.
Did you take off wallpaper? If so, did you have to remove every spec of paper before skim coat? Thanks
Yeah we had wood chip, so we removed that with a steamer, then washed the wall over to remove the bits. 👍
@reno_with_us thank you for replying! I love your channel and the work you both do! You've inspired me to challenge myself in taking on some of these tasks. The content you produce is great because its a no BS insight into what to expect in executing each of these tasks. So a big thank you to you both. ❤
Would be great to know how long it takes you to get a wall done ..and would also be great to know what your materials cost e.g. per square meter
I'm trying to figure out whether time cost and materials of me doing it add up Vs getting a pro in
Thanks mate great videos!
Most of the cost is labour. A bag of plaster is around £12 (I used half a bag to do that wall).
It will 100% be cheaper to do it yourself mate. The only thing is time, it will take you twice as long vs a plasterer… but that’s ok.
get a pro in
A pro would have scrimed the corner joints around ceiling to prevent cracking, good effort tho
@@reno_with_us then the price of your tools- trowel hawk etc then pva, scrim if needed. soon adds up.
@@israeladesanya4596 How you know about plastering bro? Didn't think you'd have time. Good luck against Alex Pereira.
Heya, how long between first and second coat please??
Hi, I usually clean the tools, maybe get a snack & by then its ready... I'ts usually 20/30 mins. Hope that helps.
different for every background. Get a pro
Why are you asking this guy for advice? Ask someone that knows what there doing, it's like me asking my mechanic for advice on heart surgery
A “ hawk” is a handboard, not your “ trowel “ lol, at least u tried though, also it’s a angle bead not a “ trim “ hopefully u won’t get mixed up between toilet roll n your lasses toy, u don’t want to be wiping with that lol, bless ya
Haha learnt a lot since this video, have to start somewhere 👍
My plaster uses cream of tarta instead of extra time.
First think you learn anyway is to skrim the joints and try doing ceilings first
I have already done a large ceiling👍
Get yourself a speedskim
Plastering is one trade where you can get a lot of work done for your money. With no experience even a plasterboard wall will turn into a dogs dinner quickly. It may possibly look smooth but it wont be flat and when the sun shines across it you will be surprised how naff it looks. 1 good trowel will cost you £75 ... concentrate on decorating
I've done it in three rooms now mate, when the sun shines it looks just as good as any. I'll keep going 👍
@@reno_with_us i am not doubting your efforts. Merely putting out some info for people thinking of trying. The next big problem with DIY on your own is TIME. A skilled spread and labourer could do 3-4 rooms in a week and they would be clean , square flat and sockets done properly. You can go to work and earn the money to give the spread. I personally do not believe there is anything to gain by the time you have bought all the kit. Maybe save a few hundred quid and have a second rate job at best. Good luck to you i am not being disrespectful just devils advocate
@@davepangolin4996he's saved thousands and learnt a new skill. Don't be getting annoyed
I did my walk today. I do not work doing this. It looks terrible haha 🫠😭