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by barnard
Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:10 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: plastering over painted walls
Replies: 1
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plastering over painted walls

What mix of pva to water should I use before skimming a wall.I have been using 50/50 but when I skimmed over a wall with gloss paint on (from years ago) I found the plaster wouldn't fix to the wall and peeled off in a few small places. Could this be the pva mix or would you recommend sanding the pai...
by barnard
Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:08 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: feathering in.
Replies: 2
Views: 4779

feathering in.

:? Please could somebody advise me on the art of feathering in. I have skimmed a couple of ceilings and because of the size have had to do them in 2 halves. The second half of the ceiling needs to be feathered in to the first half which I am struggling with. Do I pva the overlap and how big should t...
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