How to plaster a wall with Wickes

[Music] how to plaster a wall although it can look intimidating with some practice and an organized methodical approach plastering a wall is a realistic goal for any diy enthusiast you'll find a full list of tools and materials you'll need at the end of this video thorough preparation is key to achieving a professional finish so see our online guide or leaflet for advice on planning and preparation and aftercare start by covering the floor and any nearby furniture with protective sheets make sure you've removed all loose plaster paper grease and dust from the surface you plan to plaster new plasterboard does not require priming but if you're working with an existing wall treat the surface with a primer that is a mix of pva glue and water to ensure a smooth even finish apply plaster tape to cover all the joints between plasterboard sheets once the tape is in place use a snap off knife to trim a neat edge to prepare the plaster mix start by half filling a bucket with clean tap water when preparing plaster you should always add the water first as it keeps the mixture from becoming lumpy be sure to check and follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging slowly add the plaster powder to the water it's best to make more plaster mixture as and when you need it instead of making a large quantity at the start you can either mix the plaster manually or with a power stone but be sure to always follow the manufacturer's instructions if you do opt for a power stirrer then make sure it's fully submerged in the mixture before switching on and use it at a low speed in order to not overwork the mixture throughout the mixing process use a bucket trowel to incorporate any dry plaster from around the edge of the bucket when you finish mixing clean tools thoroughly before the plaster has time to set if you're going to be plastering a large area then it's best to pour your plaster onto a spot board the mix should be thick enough that it's easy to spread but doesn't run using a plastering trowel cut away a section of mixed plaster and transfer it to the plastering hawk it's best to only use a small amount to start with if you're not used to handling it if you're working with plasterboard start by adding a thin coat over any joints then push a section of the plaster up and onto the wall surface using a plastering trowel and spread from left to right it's best to press firmly and distribute the plaster as evenly as possible use both vertical and horizontal movements when spreading the plaster if you need to plaster around a light socket disconnect your electricity supply before doing so to avoid getting plaster within it's also best to cover the socket whilst working try to work quickly and build up a rhythm in order to cover the surface before the plaster begins to set then go back over the whole surface with a thin second coat and smooth to an even thickness following the manufacturer's instructions leave the plaster to dry until the surface is still slightly damp but firm enough that it doesn't move when touched then go over the whole surface with a clean trowel blade dampening the surface with a spray gun as you go this will smooth the plaster and help to fill any small indentations to achieve a smooth and level finish hold the blade so that only one edge is on the plaster then use a small damp brush to smooth corners and edges following the manufacturer's instructions allow to dry further before repeating the smoothing process for the final time the plaster should be harder than before but still slightly damp at this stage leave to dry completely before painting or applying wallpaper this may take a couple of weeks so you'll need to check the manufacturer's instructions [Music] here is a list of tools you'll need to plaster a wall [Music] and here are the materials you'll use and this is the recommended safety equipment needed [Music] you

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Length: 4min 49sec (289 seconds)

Published: Tue Apr 02 2019