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Plastering

Posted by Sarah Harris, on
I have seen plasterers use washing up liquid in the plaster ....? Also I have seen a mix of pva and water painted onto the wall before beginning....What are your views on this?
Gary Branch

Gary Branch

Pva on wall is fine it stops the suction and helps bond the plaster to the wall . Washing up liquid was used years ago instead of a plasticiser to help spread the sand and cement mix , won't do any harm G, branch plastering

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