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Plastering advice
Straight answers to the questions I get asked most around Birstall, Batley, Morley and Leeds, from drying times to when a wall needs taking back to brick.
How to Prepare a Room for a Plasterer
A bit of preparation before I arrive saves time on the day and keeps your home cleaner. Here is a simple checklist.
Dry Lining vs Wet Plastering: Which Is Right for Your Walls?
Plasterboard and skim or plaster straight onto the wall? The pros and cons of each, and how I decide which suits a room.
Plastering Over Artex: What to Check First
Old textured ceilings can be brought up to a smooth modern finish, but there is one thing to check before anyone sands, scrapes or drills them.
Cracks in Your Ceiling: What They Mean and How to Fix Them
Most ceiling cracks are cosmetic, but some point to a bigger problem. How to read the cracks overhead and what the right repair looks like.
Signs of Blown Plaster and What to Do About It
Blown plaster has come away from the wall behind it. Here is how to spot it, what causes it and how it gets fixed properly.
Plastering in Winter: What Cold Weather Changes
Indoor plastering carries on through the winter, but the cold does change things. Here is what to expect and how to help your new walls dry.
Re-Skim or Back to Brick? How to Tell Which You Need
A re-skim is quicker and less disruptive, but it only works on sound plaster. Here is how I decide which job a wall actually needs.
How Long Before You Can Paint New Plaster?
Fresh plaster needs time before paint goes on. Here is how to tell when it is ready, and how to put the first coat on so it stays put.