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How thick is a skim of plaster?

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  • 09-02-2006 12:23pm
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    ScottishDanny
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    Hi,
    How thick does a skim of plaster go?
    I am putting 35mm thick insulated plasterboard on wooden battens attached to the wall of a 1940's built house. Its only an issue where the windows are. Should I cut the board a few mm short around the window opening so the plaster finish is flush or does it matter? I won't be insulating the lintel or sides of the window opening. Once I have smooth walls I don't mind that the UPVC frames are slightly covered.


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    gibo_ie
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    as far as i remember a skim of plaster is only a very few mm thick, maybe 3 or 4. You are not going to be covering the window frams with any noticeable amount so dont worry.


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    ScottishDanny
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    Thanks Gibo


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