Once complete, go over the surface lightly with a clean trowel blade, dampening the surface with a spray bottle as you go. Spread firmly using large sweeping strokes with the trowel angled slightly away from the ceiling. To begin, pick up a small amount of mixed plaster from the hawk board, then apply to the ceiling using the plastering trowel.

For a fuss-free option Nicholas recommends using Imperial Veneer Basecoat (opens in new tab) – a great one coat plaster. Now you are ready to apply your brown coat of plaster using a hawk and trowel. If this is the case, Nicholas Smacchia recommends taping ‘the joints with traditional drywall tape’ first, then using a chemical set compound, often called a plasterboard jointing compound, to smooth. As discussed before, it is likely your ceiling already has plasterboard installed.

There are a number of ways to plaster a ceiling. It’s generally not an economical option, plus it can dry out quickly. Ready-mixed plaster is better suited to smaller jobs. You can of course, purchase a bucket of ready mixed plaster from your local building supply center or from Amazon, such as DAP Ready Mix Patching Plaster (opens in new tab). ‘The mix should be somewhere between the consistency of mayonnaise and peanut butter,’ says Nicholas.Įnsure another bucket of water is close by so you can clean off your tools immediately. Move the paddle around on a low speed to mix the plaster. Then add your plaster until the heap rises above the surface of the water. To start, fill a large bucket, about a third of the way up, with clean cold water. Once prepared the plaster must have a thick, creamy consistency with no lumps. It is vital that you always add the plaster to water and not the other way around. Mixing plaster should be approached with thought and consideration as it can be a difficult task. This is very important, as any debris will prevent the plaster from sticking properly. It is also important to double screw the board to the joists, as this will ‘reduce movement.’Īfterwards, ensure the ceiling is cleaned thoroughly, removing any dirt and dust.

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