First of all, hello to everyone, new here on the forum 
I have some questions about skimming, I'm going to skim the walls in the kitchen but have never skimmed a wall before. I've only filled smaller uneven areas previously.
Skimming sounds to me like a job that isn't entirely easy to get right without prior knowledge and proper technique?
I read somewhere that there is filler that you can roll onto the wall, shouldn't that be significantly easier? I have "roughly filled" the worst uneven areas and small holes on the wall. So there aren't many uneven areas left.
Can anyone give me some tips and information about this, pros and cons?
Then a small question, I'm in the process of painting the ceiling. I've filled some areas and the final sanding needs to be done. What do you use to wipe away all the dust before you start with the paint?
Thanks in advance
I have some questions about skimming, I'm going to skim the walls in the kitchen but have never skimmed a wall before. I've only filled smaller uneven areas previously.
Skimming sounds to me like a job that isn't entirely easy to get right without prior knowledge and proper technique?
I read somewhere that there is filler that you can roll onto the wall, shouldn't that be significantly easier? I have "roughly filled" the worst uneven areas and small holes on the wall. So there aren't many uneven areas left.
Can anyone give me some tips and information about this, pros and cons?
Then a small question, I'm in the process of painting the ceiling. I've filled some areas and the final sanding needs to be done. What do you use to wipe away all the dust before you start with the paint?
Thanks in advance
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Before I attempted to skim coat all four walls in my living room, I was also a bit nervous. I checked out how to do it on the internet and then it didn't take long before I got the hang of it. Not as difficult as you might think.
However, if you need to straighten the wall, it might get a bit tricky; I went with plastered walls ^^
Yes, there is filler you apply with a roller, but it's quite a bit more expensive as I recall. It goes faster, which puts it in the professional category
And I never care about the dust, just roll right over it. You can sweep it with a brush first if it worries you.
However, if you need to straighten the wall, it might get a bit tricky; I went with plastered walls ^^
Yes, there is filler you apply with a roller, but it's quite a bit more expensive as I recall. It goes faster, which puts it in the professional category
And I never care about the dust, just roll right over it. You can sweep it with a brush first if it worries you.
Okay, in my case, it's not about straightening any walls, just adding a few layers to eliminate the last irregularities. What I find most challenging about wide filling is applying the filler in an even layer over the wall, but maybe it's easier than I imagine? That's when I thought about filler applied with a roller. Maybe I should check what they charge for the roller-applied filler.
I've read a bit about wide filling on the internet but still don't feel confident about which work methods and techniques are right to use, as the information varies depending on where you read. Maybe someone has a link to a good site about filling? I understand you have to try it yourself to learn, and I'm not afraid of that, I just want some tips on the right technique so I have something to strive for when I start
Then I'll use a soft brush to remove the dust.
I've read a bit about wide filling on the internet but still don't feel confident about which work methods and techniques are right to use, as the information varies depending on where you read. Maybe someone has a link to a good site about filling? I understand you have to try it yourself to learn, and I'm not afraid of that, I just want some tips on the right technique so I have something to strive for when I start
Then I'll use a soft brush to remove the dust.
Was at a professional today and inquired a bit about roll-on spackle, but it's mainly used if you're going to paint the wall and want to get a final finish before painting. So enough about that
So it will be a traditional broad spackling, and as I said, if anyone has a link regarding broad spackling, it would be gladly received
So it will be a traditional broad spackling, and as I said, if anyone has a link regarding broad spackling, it would be gladly received
No link to any guide or anything, but I applied it from top to bottom, on an area about 120cm wide.
Apply it fairly thick. The larger the area you apply it, the easier and quicker it goes.
As you move down, make a few strokes from the side. For me, it worked best to stroke from right to left, and plaster from left to right. In other words, stroke from the side you haven't reached yet and towards the already plastered area.
Apply it fairly thick. The larger the area you apply it, the easier and quicker it goes.
As you move down, make a few strokes from the side. For me, it worked best to stroke from right to left, and plaster from left to right. In other words, stroke from the side you haven't reached yet and towards the already plastered area.