Plastering Projects

If, you want to apply finishing plaster yourself, there are several basic rules you can follow to help ensure the result is as good as possible.

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How to Apply Undercoat Plaster

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 DIY Guides plastering, walls

When plastering walls, getting the undercoat plaster layer right is an important part of the process.

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What is Insulated Plasterboard?

July 28, 2018July 29, 2018 DIY Guides

Insulated plasterboard is a commonly used building material, which is comprised of a sheet of standard plasterboard or gypsum board,

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Fitting a Plasterboard Ceiling

April 9, 2015August 31, 2018 DIY Guides 0 Comments ceiling, plasterboard

Replacing an old plasterboard ceiling is a messy task, but can often be necessary one. Ceilings, especially those on the ground floor, can be subject to a lot of stresses over time and can often crack.

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Plastering Corners with Mesh Bead

April 9, 2015July 29, 2018 DIY Guides

Unless you know what you are doing, plastering external corners (such as a chimney breast) can be difficult. If you do not use mesh angle beading on the corner, this will be almost impossible and any knocks will quickly break the plaster away.

Plastering Stud Wall

Types of Plasterboard

April 9, 2015August 21, 2018 DIY Guides plasterboard, stud wall

Discover the different types of plasterboard available for the DIY market and learn which type is suitable for each different situation.

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Repairing Plastered Corners

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides corner, plaster, plastering

Where plaster has broken off of an external corner (such as the corner of a chimney breast) it can be difficult to make a good repair. Making a sharp corner and achieving a level finish is harder because you often have no solid surface to press the wet plaster against.

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Applying Joint Compound

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides joint, jointing compound

Whenever you use plasterboards as the finished surface of a wall (when no plaster is going to be applied over the top) you need to seal and disguise the tapered joints where the boards meet.

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Complete Guide to Plaster

April 9, 2015August 27, 2018 DIY Guides plaster, plastering

Plastering is a DIY task that can often turn into a nightmare. Plastering is a skill that can only really be mastered with a lot of practice. This is especially true with “professional” plaster.

Decorating Plastering

Preparing Plaster for Decoration

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides decorating, plaster

Before you can decorate over newly finished plaster, you must allow it to dry out completely. Depending on the size

Plastering Stud Wall

Fitting a Plasterboard Patch

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides plasterboard, stud wall

Small holes in plasterboard, up to about 130mm across, can be filled with a small backing piece and standard filler. If you need to fill a larger hole or a large damaged section of plasterboard, you will need to consider fitting a plasterbaord patch.

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Repairing Holes in Plasterboard

March 22, 2011April 10, 2011 DIY Guides plasterboard, stud

Dealing with holes in plasterboard depends a lot on the size of the hole in question. There are several methods

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