The first step to plastering your wall is preparation. First, you’ll need to remove any loose plaster, dust and any other grime or imperfections that will prevent the plaster from adhering to the wall correctly. If you’re plastering over new plasterboard, use jointing tape to seal the gaps...
Before you paint or put up new wallpaper, apply a coat of primer. This helps to seal the wall and provides a good base for whatever finish you choose next. It's like giving your walls a fresh start. Check for Dampness If you notice any damp spots, it's important to address them be...
New plaster gives a nice smooth finish to walls and ceiling, making it the ideal surface for painting. Ironically, the hardest part of this job isn’t the process itself but rather the wait time. How long should you wait, when should you do it and so forth? Let’s find out the answe...
If you love the look of a microcement finish and have been left feeling tempted to give it a go, take a look at our guide onhow to plaster wallsfirst – the process is remarkably similar.
Jump to category: Pros of sponge painting Tools for sponge painting Step 1: Prepare the room Step 2: Prep the walls Step 3: Add base coat Step 4: Create and apply glaze Step 5: Sponge paint What color should you use for sponge painting? Can you sponge paint with regular...
how to remove wallpaper glue from walls | the method Prior to spraying the walls, you want to either turn off the power to the room at the breaker box and/or cover the outlets with Press N’Seal to seal them off. In case you didn’t know, water and electricity don’t mix well, ...
Whether you want to keep your noisy neighbors at a distance, block out the sounds of the street, or just make each room a little quieter, these tips will help.
If the basement has already been framed, how can we seal the foam boards behind the 2×4 to create the barrier needed. Reply Todd says: July 8, 2013 at 5:46 am My recommendation is to move those walls (not as hard as you think) away from the wall so you can insulate correctly. ...
The word sizing tends to be used by older professional wallpaper hangers. New paper hangers just entering the field talk about priming and sealing walls instead of sizing them. Many years ago paper hangers applied diluted wheat-paste adhesives on plaster walls to size them before they hung paper...
These may be installed on plaster walls instead of drywall – the latter of which is softer and more prone to dampness and gouging. In cases where the removal is extremely tedious, the question arises – can you paint over wallpaper? 'If the wallpaper comes off easy you are good, but ...