Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by warringtoncr, Aug 21, 2011. warringtoncr New Member. What type of plaster does my home have? If these can simply have another layer of skim it will be far the easiest. Victorian terrace - likely skim ok or replaster? The average cost to skim a ceiling can range anywhere between £200-£500 for a professional plasterer. Prices will depend on the size of the surface area and the complexity of the task. We're trying to work out if we can go for it or not. how many rooms you want re-plastering). Cheers ... was thinking of getting someone in to replaster - does it really take 4 weeks to dry? Plastering Prices. Just like the first time wash ⦠Hi All, Have artex ceilings in the house and want to replaster the ceiliongs to get rid of this for a smooth finish instead. But what about plastering costs? Apply this coat exactly as you did the first, making sure there are no obvious gaps or seams. PLASTERERS cover alsorts though, Wet plastering is the hard sand and cement behind the skim on solid walls - effectively rendering. And of course cost comes into it. It will flake from the walls and take your precious work with it. As with all of our projects, the money spent on practice is a tiny amount compared to the amount it takes to put a job right. ; A pinkish colour is likely to indicate a plaster bound with gypsum. You can smooth the skim coat with your trowel or trade it out for a float to take care of the finishing touches. Trust me Iâve done it. The outer âskimâ coat can also be around 3/8â, though you can get away with a layer as thin as 1/12â, or about 2mm. Hereâs how to get around it: 1. Lining for me too, the only time I would consider a skim would be when the room is being completely stripped of everything as its very messy or if the walls are realy knakered. See our guide to lime plaster to find out more. How to skim ⦠âStop endâ beads are ideal for breaking up larger areas into smaller, more manageable chunks. The downsides of wet plastering are that it takes much longer to dry than a skim coat on plasterboard, plus it can be prone to cracking. If this isn't an option, you need to remove all the old plaster back to the brick, prime and then replaster. labour charges) vary depending on the type of plaster you choose for your property and how much you need (i.e. Skim coating over the plaster that is already cracking would not be a good idea. Hi, any advice on likely work to walls and ceilings of a Victorian terrace? Lime plaster is the traditional finish for houses pre-1919, but may have been used up until the 1950s when plasterboard and gypsum took over. Even if you use a harder more durable mud or plaster, it will still most likely crack because of the age of your house, and the fact that your walls are already cracking (and will probably continue to do so). 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