How to Plaster a Ceiling

Learn how to skim a ceiling - the basic diy skills needed for obtaining a flat even coat of plaster. Plastering a ceiling is possible for a beginner - but it is important to have an understanding of the stages of skimming and how the trowel can work for you. Probably the best tip: is to not stand directly under your trowel, to avoid getting any plaster in your eye. Skimming over artex ceilings is possible - if not a bit harder due to the thickness that needs to be applied

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Full How to Plaster Video

Explains the process of skimming - the 6 stages are exactly the same, whether your plastering a wall or a ceiling.

The Video Includes:

General Plastering Knowledge

What materials to use

Hawk & trowel control

How to prepare your wall and control the suction
Backing Coat

When a backing coat is needed

Purpose of a backing coat

How to apply backing coat

How to obtain a perfectly flat backing coat
Corners

How to fix angle beads
Skimming

This finish coat should be 2-3 mm thick. There are approximately 6 stages to complete but knowing when to move from one stage to the next is important. If you see no improvement from the previous stage, and you feel you're going round in circles, then the plaster may need to firm up a bit more.

How to apply a skim finish and keep it flat

Learn the process of skimming

Explains the 6 stages of skimming

The skills needed to obtain a clean slightly polished surface

How to obtain perfectly formed corners
Plus
Access to a plasterer- to help you plaster successfully.

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