Patch Plastering Hardwall

[@auntiel.6238]

Hello Sir; I want to thank you so very much! I live in a very old building built in the early 60's and the walls were brick and sand filled as mortal. I could not get any plastering to stick because of the sandy dry bits. However, because of your professional treatment prior to applying the wall plaster I was able to take a crumbling wall and rebuild it to a beautiful strong and smooth wall that looks brand new, well it is brand new. Sir, I owe you so much for this lesson you have my utmost respect as a craftsman. I asked so many people at Lowes and Home depute to help me and they kept telling me to buy things that I didn't even need. Oh by the way, I am a 55 year old woman 56 next month and because of your amazing directions I saved a bundle and now I have an ability that I didn't have before I found this video. If you ever wonder if you are helping anyone let me tell you YES!!!!!!! YOU ARE. I TRULY APPRECIATE YOU SIR.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you glad we can help... wonderful to hear you had a go and it was successful.

[@Notthelizard]

And now you too have inspired me

[@taichpaul]

Nice video. To all the plasterers knocking this at least there is no plaster on the ceiling, woodwork, beams, floor, window sill, down the sink and drain. The bloody mess plasterers make is unbelievable yet they have a go at a guy doing a tidy job. And let's face it you wouldn't come out and do this anyway, well not for any reasonable price and no price is worth the mess you guys make.

[@Trekz86]

@@taichpaul we aren't all messy mate. I take pride in being a clean plasterer

[@taichpaul]

@@Trekz86 good.

[@adrianadios5041]

Not all plasterers are like that...

[@Trekz86]

@@taichpaul this guy ain't a plasterers by the way. Never seen a patch this small being done so slow and the way he holds the hawk to the wall is amateur. He did a good job for someone who I think isn't a plasterers

[@samuelhaines617]

Very honest and straightfoward instruction. My thanks to you and your team. Many ahppy returns from the USA.

[@helenearnshaw3841]

Thanks. I've never done any plastering before and this gave me the courage to have a go. And it turned out ok

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Great news thank you glad we can help.

[@antonystringfellow5152]

I have and made it bloody hard work... doing it all wrong. LOL Just about to do some now. Thanks to this video, should be a lot easier this time and a better result.

[@dawndixon8038]

We had huge chunks of plaster fall off when we had an old sink and loo cistern removed. Thanks to your video I went out and bought the right tools and I gave it a go. It's not perfect by any means but I'm chuffed with the result!

[@TheBlackblackblack]

Thank you sir--wonderful to see a modern pro knowledgeable of old techniques.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@banditrider613]

the way of holding the hawk to the wall is a great example, cheers for that ...

[@willow5071]

Looks good to me.... decorating myself 20+ years....I'd go through the process....thanks for the video

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Cheers mate.

[@DoAndBrewDIY]

Thanks for the great video...just the right length and speed of the tutorial throughout. Great job explaining all of the required steps and the reason for each step in the repair process. Well done! I have recently purchased a 200 year old home in Virginia, USA which needs quite a lot a plaster repair. I have subscribed and will refer to your channel regularly as I complete the repairs to Carter Hall. Thanks again!

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@MrFlashpoint1978]

Hey, do and brew, how about a cross-pond exchange program? Share ideas, techniques and terminology?

[@ruddiko]

Finally someone doing this and wetting the wall first

[@johnmurphy3215]

As a multi skilled joiner I’ve done quite a bit of plastering and patchwork learning from plasterers I’ve worked with and for a painter and decorator he done a mighty fine job! 👍

[@calysagora3615]

Would you know if I should treat old gypsym wall with something before repair and rendering with new gypsym for proper adhesion? I heard some household chemical should be used, but forgot which... (Not drywall, the house is very old and built only from solid gypsum and natural rocks)

[@nobbystyles4807]

you kidding me.... he looked like he never held a float before

[@garywateridge]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, will help me greatly with some patch work in my bathroom

[@craighutchinson6856]

I've watched a couple of your videos on how to plaster and I appreciate the time that you've taken 2 show these tricks you've learned. Thank you God bless

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@harwoods11]

So... Procedure, patience, product and timing. Excellent

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks.

[@markrowley16]

Tip....when using a crowbar, put a flat piece of wood against the wall first and lever against that....the crowbar doesn't then dig into the wall

[@Richie92191]

Nah it can still dig in

[@Richie92191]

@@tauntonlad if you don't know what your talking about, be humble and silent and learn from people.. Been a smart ass is not a trade

[@Richie92191]

@@tauntonlad You two lovers crack on doing it wrong, don't involve others

[@Richie92191]

@@tauntonlad Its your mummy calling me. Thanking me for a good time

[@Richie92191]

@@tauntonlad byeeeee ❤

[@huntergatherer8972]

Thanks for this. Gave me the confidence to have a go and it turned out ok.

[@Pollys13a]

I think this KZbin is really helpful, has made the process much clearer.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@screamboy8]

You've just given me the confidence to take on a similar job... Thank you very much, a great tutorial video 👏👏👏

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Your welcome.

[@sophiablow3422]

Really useful video for an mature like myself. Concise instruction. Thanks

[@TheTruthHz]

Excellent, thank you for such a clear and informative video. I'm especially impressed that you completed it with tool cleaning advice at the end. I've seen "professionals" throwing plaster water down drains before. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Bravo Sir. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you, thanks for watching.

[@TheTruthHz]

@@PaintingandDecorating this video has given me the knowledge and confidence to tackle a similar but larger "small job" at home. 👍

[@garybarham3992]

Great skill. I’ll give it ago but I think it’s going to end in tears.

[@huntergatherer8972]

I notice that you have put in quote a bit if plaster into a deep chase. On the instructions for the gypsum it says to only do about a centimetre and layer it up in a couple of goes. Do we have to do layers? or is it Ok to add 2 or 3 centimetres of plaster at a time? Dies anyone know?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

The small area is not too bad working like this. Thanks

[@huntergatherer8972]

@@PaintingandDecorating cheers

[@1414141x]

Good on you for knocking those old nails over. Surprising how many people just throw old timber with nails sticking out on the floor waiting for someone to stand on them !

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks always safety first.

[@mariad4183]

Wonderful! Always learning from you! Thank you for sharing!

[@Enpassantful]

By eck lad, tha knows how fix things to walls in them days. That coat hanger was built to last.😀

[@liftoffandtravel]

Really good video 👍makes it look like with some practise anyone can have a go

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you, yes totally just practice in a small area.

[@ryansample4409]

If the repair that needs done is deeper than that, should I use 2 coats of bonding? Then put the Skim on top?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Yes or two top coats depends on your depth.. thanks

[@ryansample4409]

Thanks mate, saves is the job of cutting plaster board out to fit the whole and then dot n dabbing it only to the have to Skim over like I originally planned lol

[@gazdkw82]

If you have a few days between hardwall (base coat) and the final coats, would you recommend pva the hardwall to reduce fast suction?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Yes but very diluted so it soaks in. Thanks

[@gazdkw82]

@@PaintingandDecorating 50/50 Mix?

[@guyfrancis6883]

Shades of Fred Dibner. Good gear

[@nh4ci295]

This is the exact damage i need to fix! Thank you

[@al52269]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here from Philadelphia PA

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Hi thanks for subscribing welcome to the channel....

[@bazilprins8784]

Good morning, How will you cover a large area with this undercoat plaster.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Using a plastering trowel and start at bottom in a corner, and work out. Keeping same depth across and hatching it before dry, for your finishing plaster. Thanks

[@london_roubenl]

Excellent work, very well explained.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you

[@itzmeagain2864]

Mad technique with the hawk and trowel but great result and video 👌

[@DanielOlivierArgyle]

Thanks man. Filling some chases. Found this really useful. Happy New Year.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you... Happy New Year

[@MrKamizz]

No nonsense guy, first normal video about plaster this week.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Cheers

[@ratchriat1716]

a nice clean job looking forwad to the room when is finshed loved the video.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks.

[@zydibrahja1671]

Pueopdjlyirot. Irx

[@cosminsquarestudio1941]

What is the purpose of the PVA? I am asking it because I can't find it in my country. I have an old house, and I removed all the old and damaged lime plaster from the walls, exposing the brick. Will this PVA help the new cement plaster bond better?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Yes, plasterers use it to bond coats.... we dilute it so it soakes in sealing a surface ready for painting... carpenters glue, school glue.. as long as its not waterproof PVA...... thanks

[@valhollylee8422]

I got to be honest, I live in an old Victorian house and every time I decorate I have to do similar jobs. My heart sinks every time I remove wallpaper. 🤪

[@PaintingandDecorating]

It's worth spending the time and doing things right and it will last for years.

[@CS-hq4jn]

I have the same. I'll probably catch the plague from 114-year-old plaster dust...

[@MrDaiseymay]

any victorian messages written on the walls? I'd leave them on, and add my own, with date.

[@smartgorilla]

@@MrDaiseymay what like. He bled here...

[@ChrisInScotland]

@@MrDaiseymay DONT BLINK!

[@paulsmith4337]

Great job 👍

[@davereeves8461]

You are amazing. Thank you for this.

[@bearpitrock]

Good example for a noob like me about to try for the first time! Thanks

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks.

[@ericdeichman1204]

looks really nice good job

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks.

[@mrv5801]

is thistle hardwall better than thistle bonding plaster on brick walls??? and is it better to PVA the bricks before laying on the bonding plaster??? or can u just wet the bricks down with water??? thanks.

[@durragas4671]

Well I have my mask ready, just need to buy everything else for the job 😂

[@zaharina82]

How long between each action? From light pva to concentrated pva, then to first start work. How long till the second code and how long till it hardens so it can be scored? I think you mentioned 20 mins to harden a but more timings will help.

[@richardgarnett8657]

Superb video many thanks :)

[@Jaipurforme]

Good video

[@wez9943]

Love your work mate 👍🏻

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@wez9943]

Painting and Decorating where are you based? That sounds like a northern accent of some kind.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@wez9943 sorry no details.

[@wez9943]

Painting and Decorating no problem. It’s hard to find quality tradesmen that take pride in their work so was hoping you may be local. No problem though, completely understand. 👍🏻

[@suetheron4495]

do you have to use PVA? I thought it wasn't recommended for heritage buildings/ breathable lime wall systems as it's essentially a plastic layer. The lime in the plaster will 'suck' into the wall and bond instantly...

[@PaintingandDecorating]

It's not heritage is just brick that needs plastering. Look up what plasters use to bond before applying undercoat plaster. PVA is not plastic.

[@farmergoggin2102]

Good video to watch and the end resault was very good to be fair. Im guessing the walls were going to be wallpaped so in my opinon it didnt need a plasterer to come in and do this job when it could of been done by yourself. Good job

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks and yes walls got papered.

[@farmergoggin2102]

Thats good i was looking at them and thought your be filling ages or going to get them skimmed.

[@Farner49]

So if you have a spot we’re there is nothing left in a corner , you just fill it with plaster and then do a skim coat to make it perfect at the end?

[@ka5269]

8:47 if you accidentally forget to clean off the PVA and it sets , how can you get it off?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@ka5269 it reworks with warm water. Thanks

[@CS-hq4jn]

Great video. Good work ethic. Thank you!

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@eddiebaby22]

Nice job

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@celtriot]

so if a patch is too deep I need to score before applying a finnish coat? Allowing the excess at the back to dry proper?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Before the undercoat plaster is fully dry, you need to score it to give the finishing plaster something to key onto. In 2-3 days the stuff will be bone dry and will suck the life out of the skim coat so you'll need to PVA it first. You can do your undercoat plaster in the morning and skim it in the afternoon if it's only a patch repair.

[@tonestones9445]

I consider buying a bucket trowel for loading your float. They're really good for getting plaster neatly out of bucketand less messy.

[@bielzabob]

Really helpful, would you recommend any extra steps to do this in a bathroom?

[@ceet12]

Hi mate, I wonder if you can go help me?. I've fitted some rawl plug anchors (self screw metal plugs) and in both fittings I've fitted the plaster has crumbled . So I'm assuming I will need to pollyfilla the repair. My question is. Do I pollyfill and skim over with the anchor still left in the wall? Or take it out? If I take it and then Reinsert after I've pollfillered will I run the risk of it the plaster crumbling when the rawl plug self drive goes in again?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Hi hopefully this video will help kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5DYeGCvn9-EoNk

[@DaddyBear3000]

Self screw plugs? You don’t meant plasterboard screw plugs? In a solid wall you would use normal plugs and if the wall is crumbly, use a long enough plug to get to the brick. On a lathe and plaster wall you’ll need to find a stud. Also important to use a screw the correct dimensions for the plug. Too small and it won’t grip properly, too big and it will just break.

[@JackD87]

Is there anything you can fill gaps between the brick with? I have a similar job but the crack is from historical settlement. Wanted to fill the brick lines first!

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Bricks use sand and cement.

[@Fletchlie]

😂 👍

[@steves1460]

Jack D - As mentioned, mortar is what you need to fill and strngthen the joint. Bring it level with the brick face, job done. It’s easy to do and the finish is unimportant as it likely won’t be seen.

[@montyzumazoom1337]

What did people use before PVA???

[@bikusmoto59]

Water. I recently experienced browning plaster fall off brick surface. The plastering was done 30+ years ago and water was applied to brick wall on first floor of property.

[@malcolmjames7388]

Looks good thanks

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@minxythemerciless]

I had a similar repair done. But the plasterer first used a lime cement render to fill in and match the original wall, then a two-coat plaster with the finish being a white coat

[@bertybasset106]

I live in an old flat, and have a corner area up by the ceiling which was flooded a year ago. It's dried out now, I've removed the top layer of old plaster to reveal really crumbly old render. The upper corner where the two walls and ceiling cornice meet has a hole the size of a fist in it now. The old render layer is about 15mm in thickness. 1) Should I chisel out all of the old render in sight back to the brick and just use the hard wall undercoat plaster to fill it after the PVA? . 2) If I chisel out all the old render, I'll be left with a 10mm gap running vertical where the two walls joined. Should I re-render both walls and rebuild the corner in render, then plaster? Or is this something that can be done in the undercoat plaster in layers? Hard to explain without a photo!

[@PaintingandDecorating]

You can use expanding foam to fill the gaps first.. this can be plastered over.. and also helps with insulation... Thanks

[@bertybasset106]

@@PaintingandDecorating thanks for the reply! So asides from the hole, there are two large patches of exposed wall. about 1m x 1m. The render here is old and crumbling, really dusty. Should I chisel this all out and re-render, or should I seal it with PVA and simply plaster over the top of it in hard wall undercoat plaster, then put a finishing coat on top?

[@andrewwilliams1788]

Wouldn't you need to tap around the patch to check for surrounding hollow render also and remove aswell? Nice job though, nice finish.

[@gordonm2821]

Hello from the future. Whilst there is a temptation to do this you can quickly end up with a hole much, much bigger than you started with.

[@andrewwilliams1788]

@@gordonm2821 Wow, this was 4 years ago, I can’t remember even commenting on this 😂. I see what you mean tho, you could well be right 👍👍

[@tomforrester377]

Very helpful. Thanks!!

[@tomcurley9342]

why does the plaster crack i soak wall before i start and make plaster to right batch like you plasterers but cracks on some places on wall in my house whats going wrong

[@MrDaiseymay]

Like the man says here, you need to soak repair area with PVA /water mix first. Let dry, then a another coating ( thicker mix) , let dry. It provides good adherance to plastered wall, but, prevents the water in the new plaster from being sucked into the wall, out the plaster mix, too early, causing cracks.

[@Khaled91]

@@MrDaiseymay Didn't quite understand you...To prevent cracks shall we do it exactly like the guy is doing in the video? or no? "but, prevents the water in the new plaster from being sucked into the wall, out the plaster mix, too early, causing cracks." I just want to clarify before I start. Thank you.

[@itzmeagain2864]

What surface has been the plaster been applied to? Sounds like the moister is being sucked out of it by the wall, or if it's board have you taped your joints

[@bikusmoto59]

​@@MrDaiseymayBut another plasterer said do not apply PVA to brick to allow moisture to be sucked from wet hardwall plaster and increase adherence of new plaster to the brick wall.

[@mazklassa9338]

At the stage of applying the top coat finishing plaster where you're dragging the trowel over the edges, did you not drag in flakes of old paint from the area you are plastering into/over?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

No the diluted PVA has stabilized the area.. thanks

[@mazklassa9338]

@@PaintingandDecorating thanks for your reply.

[@Barberdon2022]

Good work mate

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Tez Joe cheers mate.

[@evo-fb5pf]

ha ha haaa!!!!!!! finished 90% of my plastering ,thanks for this video,helped a lot...cost a tenner for a bag of multi finish?i used a no.3 spatula from the kitchen and an old enamel bowl i had lying around (i can hear all the plasterers having a hissy fit ) worked a treat....thanks again ...to the bloke who said the whole wall needs skimming,it's a fucking old house,if it's not falling off,leave well alone,,cheers lads p.s. it helps if you play a bit of tom waits

[@chrish3682]

What happens if you don't score the backing plaster?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

It will cause an unstable surface.. it gives grib. Thanks

[@syedshufkatali6585]

what is pva?

[@willthornton4391]

What was that first batch of watery substance you put on, or was it just water you were cleaning it out with ? Cheers

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Diluted PVA just to seal all the dust in... thanks

[@ytamic]

Hello, can I do the same with a wall that had a kitchen cabinet removed? It looks quite uneven and looks like a plastered wall. I have no plastering experience at all. TIA

[@adriansandry2783]

Good job!

[@syedshufkatali6585]

why did you scar that wall patch in the middle process?

[@tone743]

I think he did a fine job

[@2010gtoner]

me to

[@Bubbles-qm8lq]

another great video please keep uploading 👍

[@malcolmbale9566]

Was that another top coat mix after the first on or was it the same mix as you left it 20 minutes?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

No you have to make up another mix... dries fast so the first mix would be useless at this point.

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@PaintingandDecorating the bag of of plaster I bought is multi purpose, and is one coat. The repair is smaller than yours , but will butt up against a triple hardoard sheet ??

[@paulthewitt]

Good vid thanks. Any idea why the bag of BG hardwall I bought recently is grey rather than pink?

[@khuramnasar1905]

Thank you for this!!! Swriuosly!!! 😌🙏

[@ThePlasterer]

Not a bad job there mate 🙂

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@Madmikey626]

Great video ?How much undercoat plaster did you need ,also how much of the finishing coat did you need, I have a patch to ,repair virtually the same size and thickness as the one in the Vid.

[@georgecclifford8235]

A lot of us decent decorator's would have probably made good plasterers, I couldn't count the amount of times where I've had to repair damaged walls sometimes full walls as well good job Sir as allways

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@heatherjane4760]

Is this the bond coat?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thistle undercoat plaster and Thistle finishing plaster...

[@eddjordan2399]

.pva as a primer should never be applied at more than 3 parts water to 1 part pva. other wise you end up with a skin of pva that the plaster is sticking to rather than the surface of the substrate and that actually makes the bond weaker. pva is primer to reduce suction not a glue to stick the plaster to the wall. good job otherwise.

[@MrMagsimus]

Edd Jordan thank you nice Information and explaining 👍

[@stethompson1403]

Pva only stops it from drying quick....fucking amutures !!!!!

[@slytub]

Ste Thompson if you think that your a noob

[@The3rdCoat]

You could also just wet the bricks first, to slow down the drying of the plaster. Then you don't need ant bonding agent

[@superiorbeing95]

@@stethompson1403 You're talking out of your arse, try skimming a painted ceiling go back to it and when you've picked up all the plaster that has fallen off the ceiling try it again but PVA the ceiling first and you will see.

[@raecarterrc]

Really helpful cheers

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thanks.

[@THECARKUS]

Great vid. All the Eddie the Experts who criticise... bollox to you.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Thank you.

[@lloyddsouza4544]

Can anyone help me with a question. I'd really appreciate your help. I lost my father 3 months ago and my dream was to renovate my bedroom with my father which i couldn't do. I want to pursue this dream but have no clue about walls. I have done basic electrical and plumbing work. I want to know what coats are applied to a brick interior wall. I know that cement sand plaster is done right on the brick surface but after that may i know whats done till its finally painted? A basic explanation that includes all the materials included will really help me to start my research.

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Same as in the video on materials just on a larger scale. And we do have videos on how to paint plaster. Hope this helps as we are not plaster's by trade.... only painters and decorators..

[@lloyddsouza4544]

@@PaintingandDecorating Thanks a lot for the help can now start atleast somewhere rather than being confused. Cheers

[@marcusholloway9759]

Could I do this with compound for drywall on a brick

[@kf5541]

I can tell you’re not a spread but you did a tidy job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 well done

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Cheers mate.

[@TavsIsAbout]

Hi, is it necessary to add a metal mesh to cover the brickwork before applying the plaster?

[@tallpete9956]

No, thats only used over big cracks.

[@paintdec2085]

How long did it take to dry as with putting a backing coat on will take longer to dry . I have started to use dunlop pro decor range dries within the day

[@PaintingandDecorating]

4 days to dry because of cold wall and winter.

[@ricdavid7476]

great vid thanks . The first wash with pva at 6.43 was that neat PVA or diluted? I have taken the wallpaper off the wall of the house we have just moved into and there are holes about 6 ins deep going down to brickwork will this plaster work on holes that deep please and would it be the same technique as shown?

[@steves1460]

ric david - if the holes are right into the brickwork, put mortar in them to bring them level with the brick face. You can buy pre-mix stuff that you just add water to on an as-needs basis. Works out easier and cheaper than buying 25-kilos and then throwing kost of it away. Plus, as long as you seal the tub it will keep for the nexy time you need it.

[@ricdavid7476]

@@steves1460 Hi steve thanks for the reply i finished the wall some weeks ago and it worked out pretty well thank you. My next task is to try and put some insulated render on the external walls here. I have never done rendering and certainly not insulated. Have you done any vids on rendering and is it ok to do the work this time of year? Thanks again

[@steves1460]

ric david - Not something i know about, but Google and KZbin are your friend. Good luck!

[@ricdavid7476]

@@steves1460 Cheers Steve keep up the good work

[@philhan6241]

Good video. I've heard others say not to PVA hard wall, just use water, as it can cause problems with the bonding. Any thoughts? Have you ever used SBR?

[@gary_248]

They are PVA daft on this channel and use it for everything. Water would’ve been fine As for painting over PVA,I wouldn’t recommend it. It is susceptible to peeling

[@premsworldfamily6616]

What did you do about the rest of the wall? Did you paint it or wallpaper

[@PaintingandDecorating]

It got painted. Thanks

[@premsworldfamily6616]

How did the walls looks as I’ve got an old house covered in old wallpaper. Can’t afford to skim it, just wanted to know if painting over old plaster still looks okay?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@premsworldfamily6616 it can do, but you will only know when it's been stripped, only use matt emulsion. Thanks.

[@premsworldfamily6616]

Any colours you recommend avoiding if the walls are a bit marked?..or is best if the walls have marks just wallpaper them with something modern

[@PaintingandDecorating]

@@premsworldfamily6616 White and very pale colours will work best. You can apply lining paper and emulsion that. Thanks.

[@paulsmith4337]

That’s how they used to do it in the old days , nail it to wooden wedges in the brick , then skim up to it , same with architraves and skirtings and picture rails , no need for caulk , good job as it wasn’t invented.

[@lou9219]

Cheers mate watching this has tipped me giving it a go , trying to help a friend out with jobs . Is it okay to tile on to plaster?

[@PaintingandDecorating]

Yes, follow the instructions on your tile adhesive. Thanks

[@KateMondor]

Great stuff. Mending the stairs wall next week.

[@hpt08]

Good video for anyone needing to do this at home who hasn't got another £200 for a plasterer. You should show people what happens when PVA isn't used at all, just to force home the message. :-)

[@suetheron4495]

what happens??

[@hpt08]

@@suetheron4495 the existing wall will suck the water out of your new plaster. You'll come back later and see plaster powder, not hard plaster. Never skip thoroughly wetting the wall. Just follow what this guy does and you'll be OK

[@suetheron4495]

@@hpt08 hi HP Im applying this to my own 1927 house with clay bricks, and am skipping the PVA. The fact that the wall sucks the moisture out of the plaster, is part of what makes it stick, because it also sucks the lime compounds into its matrix. Im throughly spraying the wall before applying any lime plaster, and spraying lightly after application. So far so good, no cracking and strong as anything, not powdery. I have to admit, getting the right mix has been tricky (soaking hydrated lime, mixing with gymsum hard plaster, roughly 1:1 ratio by weight). This guy appears to be using a different product. I would like to emulate his ability to achieve a smooth blemish-free surface, but my patches are larger and more difficult to achieve this atm