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« on: October 20, 2007, 22:00:48 »
Is it possible to get a reasonable finish by slimming over textured paint?
How hard is it for a beginner? as I cant afford to pay silly money they seem to ask

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« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2007, 22:49:42 »
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Is it possible to get a reasonable finish by slimming over textured paint?
How hard is it for a beginner? as I cant afford to pay silly money they seem to ask

Steve

hi steve if the textured paint is sound ie not peeling, bubbling and i asume you mean interier work then yes you can over scim, it will need 2 coats of diluted pva first. to be honest with you if you aint done it before get a tradesman to do it as it is an aquired skill. if you lived a bit closer i would have done it for you..good luck
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« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2007, 22:50:34 »
Get a professional in...

I put most on the floor when I did it my self.
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« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2007, 23:57:31 »
I disagree :evil:  Have a go yourself but buy a sander :lol:

Really I first skimmed over artex when I was 13.

But you will need the sander if you want to just emulsion the wall :)

Do your best in smoothing it but remember that you WILL have to sand it before decorating :wink:
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« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2007, 00:47:08 »
Or go to local diy store and buy the special wall smoothing stuff thats advertised on the telly which is specifically for smoothing over that kinda stuff :D
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« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2007, 00:53:06 »
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Or go to local diy store and buy the special wall smoothing stuff thats advertised on the telly which is specifically for smoothing over that kinda stuff :D


that stuff will take ages :wink:
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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2007, 01:01:45 »
Have a go if you can't afford to get someone in - by the time you've skimmed out a whole house your be getting better...

Artex needs to be sound and PVA as stated above, get the skim on and flattish but don't play with it too much till it begins to set (but don't leave it too long) - depending on texture two costs may be required - when finishing off use a flat brush to 'flick' water on the wall which lets you to polish it up - spend a bit more time getting a decent job and it will save hours in sanding time :)
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« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2007, 21:02:26 »
Got to have a go  :shock: already have sanders and stuff
It is definitly paint and it is a cieling so could be fun  :roll:
If worst happens I will just have to buy some textured paint  :wink:
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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2007, 21:06:00 »
Artex might come off with a steamer, otherwise my mate did his lounge with a DeWalt random orbital sander, a beast of a thing it looks like it started life as an angle grinder :twisted:
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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2007, 21:21:02 »
EasyFill! Its mint stuff travis perkins sell the stuff in white and lime green bags. We use it at work cos every subby plasterer we use is a bit poo!

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« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2007, 21:21:43 »
not wanting to sound negative but ceilings are hard work for the inexperienced if i were you i would employ a plasterer, should only be a mornings work and no sanding down, but best of luck if you go for it.
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« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2007, 21:26:23 »
If the missus can ice a cake then get her to do the smoothing off with the plastering... :wink:
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« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2007, 21:49:44 »
IIRC Some artex from back in the day contains asbestos fibres!

http://www.crazysquirrel.com/diy/asbestos.jspx
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« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2007, 08:38:20 »
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If the missus can ice a cake then get her to do the smoothing off with the plastering... :wink:


I can actually  :lol:
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« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2007, 09:11:57 »
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If the missus can ice a cake then get her to do the smoothing off with the plastering... :wink:


I can actually  :lol:


 :lol:  :oops: ...have a go & surprise him  8)
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« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2007, 21:42:58 »
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If the missus can ice a cake then get her to do the smoothing off with the plastering... :wink:


I can actually  :lol:


 :lol:  :oops: ...have a go & surprise him  8)


No surprise now  :lol: (she only just over 5 foot, need a big ladder :lol:  :lol: )

It is definitely paint and I know the origin...... B&q 7 years ago when I did it in a hurry  :roll:  :roll:
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« Reply #16 on: October 23, 2007, 21:55:05 »
Don't do what I did and use the missus cake spatula to smooth off some plaster. It was brilliant but apparently I should'nt have used it  :roll:  :roll:
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« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2007, 21:56:17 »
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Don't do what I did and use the missus cake spatula to smooth off some plaster. It was brilliant but apparently I should'nt have used it  :roll:  :roll:


PMSL  :(biglaugh):
I guess thats no more cakes for you  :shock:  :lol:
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« Reply #18 on: October 24, 2007, 10:43:27 »
The cakes me and my nephew made yesterday..



Maybe I should just leave the plastering alone  :?
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« Reply #19 on: October 24, 2007, 10:48:47 »
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Maybe I should just leave the plastering alone  :?


They look great :D

You know you are going to have to take a pic of the ceiling now :lol: :shock:
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« Reply #20 on: October 24, 2007, 10:53:26 »
The silver balls, hundreds and thousands and jelly diamonds could add some interest huh? :) lol
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« Reply #21 on: October 24, 2007, 22:05:50 »
If you want a good finsh pay a plasterer as you will never be able to work it.
Yes you can have a go but alot of my work is putting diyers ave a go work right after there wifes come home and cry after seeing the mess.
I know what alot of people have said about having a go,trust me you will not find it easy .and if you don't prep it right or get the mix right you will be fighting it.
Just remember while your at work earning money you can pay someone to do it for you and if it go's wrong its down to them to sort it out.
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« Reply #22 on: October 24, 2007, 22:11:47 »
A property developer I used to do a lot with thought plastering was easy - he went out and bought all the tools and had a go floating a wall whilst the plasters had a brew - after 5 minutes (mostly spent picking up stuff off the floor) he decided it wasn't worth the effort...
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« Reply #23 on: October 26, 2007, 19:07:08 »
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there wifes come home and cry after seeing the mess.


Lol he has a Range Rover, I'm above worrying about mess now lol
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« Reply #24 on: October 26, 2007, 19:29:10 »
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Just remember while your at work earning money you can pay someone to do it for you and if it go's wrong its down to them to sort it out.


I really cant afford it  :roll:  so I got to try, even if I have to re texture it it got to be better than it is now  :?

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« Reply #25 on: October 26, 2007, 21:54:15 »
just stick new plasterboards over it
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« Reply #26 on: October 27, 2007, 21:29:18 »
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just stick new plasterboards over it

it will still need scimming
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« Reply #27 on: November 04, 2007, 18:48:22 »
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Maybe I should just leave the plastering alone  :?


They look great :D

You know you are going to have to take a pic of the ceiling now :lol: :shock:


Needs painting now  :shock:
Few patchy bits but I can live with it  :D
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« Reply #28 on: November 04, 2007, 20:00:29 »
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« Reply #29 on: November 04, 2007, 20:01:29 »
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http://www.british-gypsum.bpb.co.uk/products/plasterboard___accessories/gyproc_accessories/gyproc_easi-fill_45.aspx

great stuff drys quick sands easy if you lay it on right


we use it a lot and cant fault it ;)
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