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by RobP
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Skimming over plywood
Replies: 2
Views: 12098

Re: Skimming over plywood

the only way is to screw wire mesh to the ply,then paint pva on.Once dried use carlite bonding to cover the mesh and thistle multi board laster to skim. Many thanks for this advice. I have bought a sheet of Metal Lath from B&Q for about £14. Bigger than needed, it cut down very easily to the si...
by RobP
Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:59 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Skimming over plywood
Replies: 2
Views: 12098

Skimming over plywood

I need to find out the best way to prime plywood before skimming over. Spoken to British Gypsum but they said they haven’t tested any products for this application - so no comment. The problem appears to be that the plywood will absorb moisture and expand during coating. The wood will then shrink ba...
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