Plastering not too hard is it?

[peter_sm]

I have just finished putting the topcote on the walls in the bathroom.

I have found it to be fairly easy.

I used Basecote 45 for the joins with paper tape, and Basecote 45 again on top of that.

Hard stuff to rub, then a thin film of Topcote over that.

As it is the bathroom, a lot of it will be covered with tiles, so it has been a good place to learn.

Next I will be doing the waterproofing.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Not too hard? I s'pose not, more a dusty, messy job than anything, provided the prep work is done correctly.

But when something does go wrong...

[rod@plasterbrok]

Hmm the result will be known after the painting and lights go on!!

No its not to hard as long as you get the joints flat you cant go wrong.

Scraping back between coats is the most important thing a beginner can do. This will let you see if the joints are overfilled or underfilled.

Well done

Cheers

Rod

[peter_sm]

I made sure the joins are not overfilled. I scraped back using a 200mm scraper.

So true about the final test being once the lights are on after painting.

I am enjoying doing it, that is for sure

[OBBob]

Hi Peter

Personally I'm over plastering! I've done quite a few rooms now and it is definately when the lights go on and also when the sun has come in the window at all angles that the truth is told.

Great that you are enjoying it ... it is one of the things that makes a room go from very 'construction' like to that almost finished look. Lots of reward if it goes OK.

[silentC]

I hate it with a vengence! I never seem to be able to get all the bubbles out of the top coat. And there's always a ding I missed. Horrible messy dusty job.

Glad someone likes doing it!

[ausdesign]

So do I silent but I'm still stupid enough to think . . next time i'll get it right.
Off topic Rod [or anyone] can you tell me why Ezy tape - i think thats what its called. The perforated stick on tape.Why do the joints crack on ceilings joints & not wall joints. Is it my novice application or is there more you need to do such as back blocking if you do use it ?

[journeyman Mick]

Peter,
topcoat should not be used under tiles, they'll fall off the wall.

Mick

[peter_sm]

Aha one step ahead. Only putting topcoat on the joins above the tiles.

And yes it is a very very very very dusty job for sure.

Peter,
topcoat should not be used under tiles, they'll fall off the wall.

Mick

[rod@plasterbrok]

Right top coat under tile is a no no. the reason Top Coat is a drying compound therefore when wet or damp goes back to its original form! Not good for tiles to stick to.

Easy tape cracks on ceilings because there is more downward pressure and vibration (from wind) etc.

Do not use easy tape on ceilings even if using back blocks!!! It is just not worth the risk.

By the way I love plastering.

Rod Dyson

[vlv8vic]

i have plastered a chunk of our place and it came up trumps. i do it when i have to to save a dollar or two.
having said that i have the utmost respect for the people who do it for a living as i did find it awfully messy and at times a little frustrating.