Ballpark figure on some plastering
Discussion
Any plasterers?
Mother in law has a living room, 20ft x 12ft.
It has the old style walls it think it is called Artex? Like a bobbly effect on it.
We were wondering if anyone could give a rough idea of how much skimming it over to provide a smooth surface would be? Anyone a plasterer or had a similar sized room done?
Mother in law has a living room, 20ft x 12ft.
It has the old style walls it think it is called Artex? Like a bobbly effect on it.
We were wondering if anyone could give a rough idea of how much skimming it over to provide a smooth surface would be? Anyone a plasterer or had a similar sized room done?
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Thank you, I really appreciate that.
There are central heating pipes that are running down the walls too. Not boxed in or anything. Would they need to be boxed in and then plastered over or something? Or can they be left exposed and just paint them the same colour as the walls? Or is it purely personal preference?
Thank you, I really appreciate that.
There are central heating pipes that are running down the walls too. Not boxed in or anything. Would they need to be boxed in and then plastered over or something? Or can they be left exposed and just paint them the same colour as the walls? Or is it purely personal preference?
Entirely up to you.
We're it my place I'd chase them into the walls prior to the re-skim.
If that's not an option or a route you want to consider then either:
A: box them in prior, get spread to angle bead and skim.
B: pop the clips off and the spread should be able to skim behind them, fit new clips and emulsion.
or as above and box in after.
A few quite neat retrofit off the shelf pipe boxing solutions available these days.
As above though, if I were going to trouble of reskimming a room I'd run the chases.
We're it my place I'd chase them into the walls prior to the re-skim.
If that's not an option or a route you want to consider then either:
A: box them in prior, get spread to angle bead and skim.
B: pop the clips off and the spread should be able to skim behind them, fit new clips and emulsion.
or as above and box in after.
A few quite neat retrofit off the shelf pipe boxing solutions available these days.
As above though, if I were going to trouble of reskimming a room I'd run the chases.
Okay, so if they were to be chased into the wall would that require a plumber to do that and then someone like your good self to come in afterwards?
Or would that be something you would do yourself and then do the plastering?
Where are you based?
Thanks again for the info. We really have no idea when it comes to this so great to get some info.
Or would that be something you would do yourself and then do the plastering?
Where are you based?
Thanks again for the info. We really have no idea when it comes to this so great to get some info.
It's certainly something I could (and do) do but then I don't sell myself soley as a plasterer.
The majority of plasterers just want to plaster and the majority of plumbers just want to plumb but no doubt each will know somebody they would recommend in either trade.
Ask around - somebody you know will have a recommendation and no doubt there will be someone in your area who can do both and give you a one point of contact solution.
The majority of plasterers just want to plaster and the majority of plumbers just want to plumb but no doubt each will know somebody they would recommend in either trade.
Ask around - somebody you know will have a recommendation and no doubt there will be someone in your area who can do both and give you a one point of contact solution.
If it helps, a brief list of works would include:
Drain down heating system.
Remove existing radiator and related pipework.
Plan and cut chases.
Install new pipework in chases (ensure pipework is wrapped - lime attacks copper)
Refit radiator, refill system and test - also a good opportunity to fit TRV's if not present.
Bond chases.
Drain and remove radiator.
Skim throughout.
Refit radiator and fill system with suitable inhibitor.
Ensure plaster is dry and test system.
Paint.
ETA Also a good opportunity to evaluate any additional electrical socket/switch/lighting requirements.
If you're going to make a mess you might as well get it right.
Drain down heating system.
Remove existing radiator and related pipework.
Plan and cut chases.
Install new pipework in chases (ensure pipework is wrapped - lime attacks copper)
Refit radiator, refill system and test - also a good opportunity to fit TRV's if not present.
Bond chases.
Drain and remove radiator.
Skim throughout.
Refit radiator and fill system with suitable inhibitor.
Ensure plaster is dry and test system.
Paint.
ETA Also a good opportunity to evaluate any additional electrical socket/switch/lighting requirements.
If you're going to make a mess you might as well get it right.
Edited by B17NNS on Sunday 19th August 15:26
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