How to skim a plasterboard wall

Thank you

What's the best temp for the water to add to the mix

Why no corner bead?

Can I come to work with you some time and just sit there in the corner and watch .

I can plaster but im not based in the UK, im going to the UK soon and a friend has asked me to plaster his new plaster board... which materials should i be using (they're called different thjngs where i am) and do you just need one skim coat over the plasterboard or do you do a basecoat and then a skim coat? And which material names should i be using for each coat?
Didnt see aby sanding going on after but presumably you would sand it dow after right?!?

Plastered a wall today. Plaster slipped off hawk as too sloppy, splatters all over floor and other walls, nicked the trowel on a staple, on first flatten the trowel sucked in and I took a lump of skim out, internal corners loom shocking, somehow picked up a bit if grit. If you have no clue (like me) it's a tough job!

You’ve made that look easy !!
I’ve got loads to do on an old house I’ve bought as a retirement project. I can’t afford to get a professional in so you’ve inspired me to have a go.

Good video!

I skimmed over some plasterboard recently (the plasterboard was new) and it just sucked the moisture straight out of the plaster giving me little time to flatten off.
1. Can a coat of PVA be painted onto plasterboard first to control the suction?
2. If so what ratio 3:1?
3. How many coats?
4. Do I just let it go tacky before I skim over it or let it dry?

Many thanks.

Well yes but didn't really show how to finish it off getting that shine on the wall. Angles of trowel and or using a water spray. Beginners needs to have almost everything explained. Yes plenty of tips but skimmed over some details.

Thank you for this very helpful presentation. It's very much appreciated.

I noticed you seemed to use just one form of plaster to plaster the undercoat and finishing layer, or did I misunderstand that?

I was bit reluctant but after watching this video I think I can do it ☺️

I’ve never known of measuring a wall to know how much skim to use. I usually just know if it’s a 2 3 or 4 bag wall ect.. any left over I lay somewhere else…

Great video, very helpful, especially the “double cream” texture. Thank you 👍

Yes

Great video, thank you 👍🏼

Hope you still answer, how come on the first coat you smoothed the surface and didn’t score it ready for second coat?

You are a good teacher 👏

💯👍👍

Get a professional. You will NOT be able to do this. This is why it takes 2 years doing a trade

👏 👏 brilliant

If skimming over an old plaster wall, do you need to use a binding agent before hand?

Very good. As a professional you don't panic. As a non professional panicking is my biggest enemy.

My plasterboard has tapered edged joints, do i fill the tapered joints in first and let dry or plaster the whole wall with thicker plaster where the joints are?

KINDLY

This guy is an expert guys, I tried it and my house fell down

This is how they used to doing back in my cantry 20 years ago. England love multifinish I will never understood how stupid they are people who plastering plaster board with is new. Amateur

Thank you , you even show the angle of how the trowel is held, and you took your time.

This is my job over the next couple of days. Two walls to do (1 each day) I can't wait to start. Thanks for the tutorial. If I was skimming an existing wall would it be the same process?

I love the calm music

Do you use any bonding before applying the plaster? Cheers

Ta😊

I don't get why u start at the top

Its just like you are giving the wall a massage. Good 👍

The music makes me feel like I'm in a self love group.

spot on

do you need to do anything to the joints and screw holes before you start plastering,,cheers

Good video. It always looks easy when the pros are doing it.

I'm a plasterer, don't know why this came up as a recommendation (maybe I need lessons) starting watching, ready for a chuckle, but this guy's legit. Thought it was going to be like one of those product videos but this is as good, clear and real world demo as you'll ever get. Most plasterers are a 1000% messier tho.

So do I not need to tape and join if I plastering a new plaster board wall.

Why was there no need to tape and fill the joints before applying the skim coat?

Should of done the ceiling first 😂👍🏻😂

what color AVAILABLE to mixed skim coat I prepare to DIY PAINT

how if we dont have mixer for skim coat

Damnnnn - you make it look soooo simple where its NOT! :)
I am definitely gona give it a go tomorrow
thank you my friend - you're a PRO!

What with the plaster dust and the music I was tripping balls by the end of the vid. 👍

Never do wet corners also, always do opposite walls , you will be out your mind trying to get the corners right otherwise

Thank you very much

Wow 🤩 looks good

Also, one other thing. I am not going to have access to that huge whisk thing. What could you be used instead? Thanks again.