r/Plastering

Homeowner here, trying to learn the finish on my walls before I patch, so the repairs don't stick out. Best I can tell it's a soft stipple/stomp that got lightly knocked down, but I'd rather hear it from people who actually know.

What would you call it, and if you've matched something like this, what did you use? Kind of curious too whether the old-timers did this by hand with a brush. Pics attached.

I have no idea about plastering, so I’m asking for advice please…

I had paint that was peeling off, so I’ve peeled off every thing that I can.

The plaster is ok and is holding, it’s not crumbling unless I scrape too much.

I want to paint the wall as the final finish, what do I do next for prep work please.

Just moved into my home and wanted to take the wallpaper off so I could prep and paint the walls. Started peeling the wallpaper in multiple areas and what looks like plaster has started coming off with it. I have also found mould in the top corner of the room and next to the mould it looks like plaster is bulging off the walls.

Is there anything I can do myself to fix these issues or am I best biting the bullet and getting a professional??

Renovating a house I just bought and found a bulging wall. Thought it was loose plaster so knocked it off and a couple of the bricks behind are crumbling too. What should I do!

Just moved into my home and wanted to take the wallpaper off so I could prep and paint the walls. Started peeling the wallpaper in multiple areas and what looks like plaster has started coming off with it. I have also found mould in the top corner of the room and next to

Hi, we recently moved home into a 1930s red brick semi. The walls feel very thick and solid but there's wallpaper everywhere and the plaster underneath is in poor condition. 

We know the roof was replaced a few years ago and suspect there were damp issues back then and the previous occupant has just not put anything right since. It was an older lady and it doesn't seem like she had done proper maintenance of decorating in many years. But thankfully there are no signs of ongoing damp that I can see. 

There is wallpaper in pretty much every room, mostly in very poor condition. 

I'd appreciate any advice that can help me understand:

**1) What type of walls are these?**

A patch came away with the wallpaper so you can see the layers underneath, including this very black substance. 

Google AI reckons this is black ash plaster or "clinker." I can believe that looking at how black the stuff is. 

**2) How can I go about renovating these walls?**

Google reckons if it's mostly not blown then I can just *"scrape off the remaining wallpaper and blue distemper, treat the exposed black ash holes with a stabilizing primer, patch them up, and have a plasterer apply a fresh modern skim coat over the top to tie it all together."*

I should more that, as can be seen in the photos, there is a lot of efflorescence in some areas, making the surface very craggy.

Can this be primed and skimmed? If so, what products are recommended? 

Does it all just need hacking off back to brick and I give dot and dab a go? 

Many thanks 

The job: Working for a customer who initially wanted the entire door frame out and converted to a plastered reveal - its a 1930s house (UK).

The story: Despite being assured there were lintels above the doors poke around the cupboard next door revealed relief arches rather than lintels. With the arches seemingly resting on the frame they wanted removed rather than the adjacent brickwork - the customer refused to move on budget, so we had to come up with a compromise. We agreed I'd strip the stops from the door frame, board the inside, scrim the exposed wood twice (once dry, and again into wet bonding before the skim coat). They were made aware of the chance it wood crack at the transition and were happy with the risk. But...

The jamb of the doorframe is rotten! A now-fixed leak from the back door has obviously been letting water run across the floor and rot the base of the jambs and nearby skirting. It's all dry now but a bit crumbly. I had a poke with a screwdriver and I'd say after 3mm of soft stuff it feels okay.

I have concerns that this frame is compromised. It seems to already have had repair work done at some point in the past, as the right hand has the lower section of the jamb replaced.

The question: Can I proceed with plastering, or do corrective works need to happen for this to be safe?

I have an old 1930s home, and the paint has lifted off from the solid plaster wall - note it did not start at the skirts it was appx a quarter way up. I have scraped it off and noticed fine crack lines on the solid plaster. I tapped it and its not drumming or wants to come off.
Are fine crack lines something I should be worried about, and what would you recommend I do to solve so the paint does not bubble off.

Took down some Roman blinds and these patches have been left on the wall. Finger is there for size reference.

How can I patch this up? Would spakfilla or similar be enough?

Never done any plastering before so would appreciate the help!

I've just moved into a flat and this one bit of the hall ceiling is annoying me. There are some small cracks in the cornacing which I'm prepared to try sort myself but I don't know what to do about this (apologies newbie to all this). Could I just get the ceiling skimmed as its a little patchy round the spotlights as well but otherwise the rest seems fine. What are my options?

Not a bad 4 days for 1 man

I agreed to pay 1600 for a plastering and painting of my whole room, the contractor charged me a high price specifically stating that it is because he provides a good quality premium work, this is the result of the finished job he even requested the final payment before the job was complete.

Am I in the right of not being satisfied with this job, this is not quality and there is clearly a lack of care

They also left player residue on my blinds and doors and left paint all over the floor

How do I go about this

Completing a bathroom renovation and I’ve got a gap between the wall tiling and the roof. The biggest issue is pictured here, it’s about a 10mm to 20mm gradually increasing gap.

There is a joist directly behind the gap, but I just really know how to tackle this one. I want to avoid a cornice if possible, but I don’t want to rip out the roof either.

Can anyone share their professional advice on how best to approach this issue so I can complete the renovation?

I've just bought my first house (very excited!) but now getting into fixing the DIY work of the previous owners. There's a lot of half-assed plasterwork like this with exposed mesh, and it's very uneven.

What's the best approach here? Sanding back and re plastering over? Scrapping the whole thing right back to the wall and start fresh? Plasterboard on top? Any and all suggestions welcome.

It's a 1950's house with mass concrete walls.

I just had damp proofing work done in my Victorian tenement (I know it’s controversial we needed the guarantee). We’ve just had the walls skimmed and the plasterer noticed the bottom section of plasterboard is just floating and has some give. Behind the membrane is brick as is the rest of the wall I’m pretty sure. So there’s nothing solid to fit skirting to.

Is there a step that has been missed? Is there a solution that doesn’t require ripping the plasterboard out?

Thank you

Hi all, having my kitchen replastered at the moment and a section has been dot and dabbed. I’ve noticed an angle where 2 boards meet, is this acceptable or am I being difficult? Ta

I have some water damage and other dings in my plaster. Looking for advice on how to fix myself, or if I should hire someone. Thanks!!