Plastering & Rendering Questions

Can you re-plaster part of a wall only?
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Hi we have taken down a dado rail that had been applied with No Nail, we have filled ,sanded and painted over however the paint just keeps blowing, we have tried numerous so called tricks of the trade but have had no success, can you please confirm if its possible …

plastering over distemper ceiling?
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What's the recommended way to return a distemper ceiling to a flat finish?

plasterboard tape
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Hi, can I use paper tape over plasterboard joints on new kitchen extension, then plaster skim over

How to paint fresh plaster?
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I have been told to do a "mist coat" before painting fresh plaster? What colour / type of paint should this be? Many thanks.

Use of easi fill
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Can easi fill gypsum be used directly onto plasterboard instead of a proper skim coat? My builder has ‘dot and dabbed’ plasterboard onto my brick wall, and instead of skimming it, has used easi fill with the intention of sanding it down as a finished result before painting Will this …

pebbledashing alternatives
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The pebbledashing on our house looks fairly unsightly. Are there any alternatives to repairing or replacing. How much more expensive are they?

Hairline cracks on artex ceiling. Will it fall in?
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Hi 2 months ago I noticed a thin crack running along my ceiling I filled it and it was fine now I have a crack running along from the other wall and meeting the original crack. Now I’m worried that my ceiling is going to fall in. Will it ? …

What is skimming?
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What is skimming or skim plastering? Is there a difference between skimming and plastering?

Plastering over wooden window frame
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I have a pvc window, but the insides of the window is wood. Do I need to add anything onto the wood to keep the plaster intact ? Thanks in advance

Plastering over Artex that has asbestos in it
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Hi All, My father has done quite a bit of plastering over the years and he is quite good at it. He has agreed to come to our place to plaster our Artex ceiling in the living room, but he has never had to work on Artex so I thought …