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Applying Finishing Plaster

August 23, 2018September 8, 2018 DIY Guides plaster, plasterboard, plastering

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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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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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.