To plaster or to re-wallpaper

James 007 · 26-08-2021 9:33pm #1

Looking for advice, just removed wallpaper from walls to bedroom as it had been coming away from the area near the radiator. The wall has a good few blemishes & imperfections, see photos. Also the old repair around the socket is not great. There is also a timber batten at one corner & several hairline cracks. What to do, skim coat with plaster or wallpaper again, any thoughts.

10-10-20 · 26-08-2021 9:51pm

What resources are required to re-plaster? Can you do it yourself? What size is the wall?

I had a wall with lots of knocks (like 40 or more) on it and I elected to patch with one of the lightweight fillers instead of a re-plaster due to cost & effort. Turned out great, I'm looking at it now. If you're confident with fillers, then I see no reason not to just knock out that bad plaster and refill it.

James 007 · 26-08-2021 10:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117808598#Comment_117808598

Thanks, what brand of lightweight filler, did you sand down after

10-10-20 · 27-08-2021 8:46am

Tec7 filler. It's white so easy to overpaint. It doesn't need sanding if it's a small hole and leveled well, otherwise a light sand with 80 or 100 grit should do it.

But for the areas where you gouge out the existing plaster, you should use a 'big hole' filler. I used the Ronseal one, was fine but it's grey and took a few coats to cover.

Furze99 · 27-08-2021 9:09am

If the wallpaper was coming away, I'd be investigating that while you're at it. Damp?

James 007 · 27-08-2021 4:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117809706#Comment_117809706

It has nothing to do with dampness, its probably just the heat from the radiator over time. I got tub of gyproc promix finish so i will try this to fill the holes, dont know if it will work though

dodzy · 28-08-2021 6:48am

If your intention is to paint, then get it skimmed. No way patch filler will give you a good result on that wall. If repapering, then do nothing in advance. Just paper away. Hides a multitude, as you now see.

James 007 · 28-08-2021 9:33am

Thanks, whats the best ready made skim compound to use particularily on these walls

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James 007 · 28-08-2021 9:38am

Buy Gyproc Promix Finisher Online. (brooksonline.ie)

Is the above suitable for skimming

To plaster or to re-wallpaper

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