Uneven wall

[philipb82]

Hello

On saturday I skimmed a wall but looking at it the top half slopes backwards!

Now I intend to fix it and get it level-ish, but I'm in two minds on how to do it. Do I:

1. Hack off the multi finish back to the Hardwall, apply another coat or two of Hardwall to bring it up to level and then skim wall

or

2. Apply two or three coats of mult finish on top of the skim, bring it level and then skim wall?

However a wardrobe will be put there so I'm not fussed about irregularities at the bottom. The top half of the wall will still be visible though.

Thanks

Phil

 

[TheVictorian]

I suspect that once it's painted the same colour as the other wall you wouldnt really notice...

 

[peaps2]

bond out top right, rule off and skim.

 

[philipb82]

bond out top right, rule off and skim.

I've got some Hardwall left so I'll be using that. Can I apply that directly onto the skim or do I need to hack that off first?

Thanks

Phil

 

[peaps2]

Apply PVA first.

 

[philipb82]

Apply PVA first.

Ok thanks for your help. So let me get this straight - hack off skim back to backing plaster? apply PVA, bring upto level with Hardwall then skim!

So far I've skimmed 2 walls and they have been fine. This is the first time I've had to add more Hardwall to level things up after I've skimmed!

Phil

 

[peaps2]

you don't need to hack off, pva, dub out and skim

 

[philipb82]

you don't need to hack off, pva, dub out and skim

Ah nice one Thanks for your help.

Phil

 

[roy c]

Put a long level in the corner and get it level then put a pencil line up and use that as a guide, just work to the line...

 

[philipb82]

Put a long level in the corner and get it level then put a pencil line up and use that as a guide, just work to the line...

Well to be honest i did think of that, great minds think alike

Just another quick question...when i removed the old skirting boards theres a gap at the bottom of the wall. I just need to stick some plaster there for the new skirtings to stick to. However does it matter if its hardwall or multi finish?

Thanks, Phil

 

[roy c]

Just use hardwall if you have it. Try your new skirting in posistion you might not need anything behind it, fix it and caulk the top if it's not too big a gap....

If you have to put hardwall on it ,trowel it on and get yourself a short piece of wood to screed it. Keep the wood tight to the plaster above skirtin' height and with a sawing action move along the wall and take any excess plaster off where the skirt will fit and fix skirts on when dry ,No probs... You could use Sticks like Sh## adhesive.. Probably the best adhesive on the market. You can also get clear stuff now....