Pristine Plastering | Advice & Guides

Plastering Advice

Professional tips on decorating new plaster, identifying damp, and preparing your rooms for our team.

DECORATING

The Mist Coat: Painting New Plaster

The biggest mistake homeowners make after having a room skimmed is slapping neat emulsion straight onto the pink walls. New plaster is highly porous. Here is exactly how to mix and apply a mist coat...

PREPARATION

Artex Ceilings: To Board or To Skim?

Swirly Artex ceilings date a property immediately. If you're looking for that flat, modern finish, you have two choices: skimming over the top, or over-boarding. We explain the pros, cons, and asbestos risks...

MOISTURE

Identifying Penetrating Damp

Before we can plaster a wall, it must be structurally sound and dry. Blistering paint, blowing plaster, and salt stains are sure signs of damp. We look at how to identify penetrating damp versus condensation...