DIY How To Finish A Boarded Ceiling Without Skimming

DIY How To Finish A Boarded Ceiling Without Skimming - Part 1

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21st Century Caveman

3 жыл бұрын

If you're able bodied, got some basic tools and want to save some cash, here's what you need to do.

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@drewwhy5541 3 жыл бұрын

As someone about to tackle this for the first time this is just the video I needed. Thank you.

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Des

@jingleman1 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I love your humility, which is in sharp contrast to many arrogant tradesmen who say: "This is rubbish. The only way to do X is my way." What you are advocating is of couse what our American friends do. There is a strong argument to use multi-finish plaster on walls instead of this product, for strength reasons. But ceilings? Why not? Great work. I salute you, Sir.

@21stcenturycaveman33 Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say so Tim. Really appreciate your support. Very best wishes, Des

@archieboase9267 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. I have just done this on a hallway in my house - your video was very useful!

@21stcenturycaveman33 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@GrumpysWorkshop4 3 жыл бұрын

Good job so far mate. Like you i love having a go at allsorts.

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

Variety is the spice of life apparentiy mate.

@johardy7051 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👌🏻 best one on here by far x

@21stcenturycaveman33 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! You're most welcome, Des

@amynarijauskas5120 3 жыл бұрын

Love your calming voice. I'm in the middle of doing this exact process in my bathroom. Be so interesting how you prime ur ceiling to paint. when I say me. My husband is a broken man from plasting so I do it and enjoy it so far....... Girl power 💪

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha. Great feedback. Prime your ceiling with a diluted amount of the same paint you will be using, say ratio of 4:1 water to paint. You may need a couple of good coats. Then simply apply required number of coats of undiluted paint to finish off. It'll work a treat providing you use the correct paint (i.e. for bathrooms). Good luck, Des

@amynarijauskas5120 3 жыл бұрын

@@21stcenturycaveman33 thank you

@Napoleon-Blownapart 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done 👍 More impressive is how your lovely white shirt is still clean at the end 😂

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thank you but you only saw the top half of the shirt! ATB, Des

@paulnash2924 Жыл бұрын

Does it all in a shirt . Legend

@21stcenturycaveman33 Жыл бұрын

I actually screwed up. Forgot the cufflinks. Bummer ... ;?) Best wishes, Des

@spencersanford5384 3 жыл бұрын

Yours looks a load better than mine did!! Haha. Great work as always. Going to be tackling more plastering over just taping and filling. On the walls I think it gives a sturdier finish, but may just try this again on my ceilings to save my arms, see if I can get a finish like yours.

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

The beauty of using something like Easifill is that it's an absolute doddle to sand down. It is possible to get a really good smooth finish by sanding even if your trowel work needs a little more practice mate. Best wishes, Des

@eugenelemdi6325 2 жыл бұрын

Hello how long does a plaster board ceiling last?

@danhenshy23 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I will be following this when doing my ceiling at the weekend. Our ceiling will have a recess in the middle meaning we will have outward corners on the edge. Would the method in your video work when tackling these? As for the corners inside the recess as well as the edge between the ceiling and wall, would caulk do the job here?

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Sorry about the delay in getting back to you. Did you get it sorted? Des

@philtaylor3098 2 жыл бұрын

Good video

@21stcenturycaveman33 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Des

@AlanAnsell 3 жыл бұрын

nice to see you back dez

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks. Appreciated, Des

@andyspoo2 3 жыл бұрын

You can save quite a couple of steps by using 'e-z Wet & Stick Self-Adhesive Drywall tape'. When the tape is dunked in water it then becomes self adhesive and you then don't need to embed it in to skrim.

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Will check it out. Thanks for the heads up. Des

@lyttonscott 8 ай бұрын

Just came across this now.. very useful. So can you just paint right over the plasterboard with same result as over a skimmed surface?

@21stcenturycaveman33 8 ай бұрын

Hi there. Yes you can paint over plasterboard no problem at all. However, as always, the quality of the painted surface will depend upon how carefully you've plastered. You will need to sand down the plasterwork to get it as smooth as possible first. Then seal it using watered down paint or PVA. Hope this helps, Des

@lyttonscott 8 ай бұрын

@@21stcenturycaveman33 brill

@simonpidgeon949 2 жыл бұрын

💯👍👍

@max_deeds 2 жыл бұрын

Won’t the joints with the tape and filler stick out further than the rest of the board ? How do you sort this ? Only thing I can think of is a wider filler band and feathering

@21stcenturycaveman33 2 жыл бұрын

Plse watch part 2 and all will become clear. Thanks, Des

@Ash-xi1hr 3 жыл бұрын

Can i do this across the joins where acoustic sealant has been applied?

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

I don;t see why not. Go for it, Des

@JEMMAS2007 3 жыл бұрын

Just interested but why put tape after filling? won’t it be Visible? Is it something you have to use or is it optional?

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. The tape is essential as it bridges the gap and will stop cracking as it adds strength to the join. Its essential. Des

@richiefinn 9 ай бұрын

I would advise anyone doing this, to buy something to stand on especially if it's their first time. Otherwise you will be wearing most of it. 😂

@hawksworthproduction4308 3 жыл бұрын

Probably a stupid question but what would be the consequence of not using the tape and simply filling with the plaster?

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

Not at all. The tape adds strength to the joint. Without it the plaster would crack. ATB, Des

@hawksworthproduction4308 3 жыл бұрын

@@21stcenturycaveman33 Ah ok, cheers mate!

@EllwoodJT 2 жыл бұрын

What plaster are you using please? Is it Knauf ready mixed?

@andrewmcgeorge7820 3 жыл бұрын

Mesh tape is less hassle mate. Cheap as chips to buy. No bubbles.

@21stcenturycaveman33 3 жыл бұрын

Hiya buddy. Mesh tape is great and I use it regularly. However, it is thicker than paper tape and harder to conceal. I would personally use this with a skimming plaster but not something like Easifill which is a much lighter and finer product. You would therefore need to use more of it to hide the mesh tape. Thanks for your valuable feedback, Des

@andrewmcgeorge7820 3 жыл бұрын

@@21stcenturycaveman33 I use the tape with easifill, cos I hate messing with the paper stuff. You.do use more,true and can be hard to hide especially the stray fibres. I try to use paper in the corners, but if I can caulk,which you might be doing?

@danhenshy23 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask why mesh tape isn't used here so thats both for clearing that up. What paper tape are you using here? Any particular type to look out for/avoid?

@shed.projects5150 2 жыл бұрын

Liked, but would have liked it a lot more, if the sound was better. I had to put on mute,, and read the subs instead. Thanks for sharing.

@21stcenturycaveman33 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about ththe sound quality. I'm not a professional videographer and just use a GoPro to record vids as and when I do stuff to try and help people. Have a great day where you are. Des

@andrewpowell9159 9 ай бұрын

I know it's two years old but I really hope you're finished by now 😂

@21stcenturycaveman33 9 ай бұрын

Ha, ha. Nice one. Beast wishes, Des

@cgavin1 9 ай бұрын

I've never really understood the obsession with skim plastering everything in this country. The Americans have the right idea. Mud and tape and then paint the sod! I grew up when plastering as a genuine skill and plastering a room/house meant bonding as well as finishing. These days modern plasterboards are so good its a redundant art imho.

@21stcenturycaveman33 9 ай бұрын

Hi there and thanks for dropping by. You're right in the sense that people do seem to be obsessed with always skimming when there may be other suitable alternatives. However, skimming defin itely has ots place and plastering is still very relevant. Appreciate your feedback. Best wishes, Des

@cgavin1 9 ай бұрын

@@21stcenturycaveman33 For me its just the massive difference in time and cost. Additionally, since most of our housing stock is ancient and prone to damp, I can't see a scenario where plastering an external wall is worth the bother when you can just seal and put up some insulated backed board. Tape and fill, sand it down and paint or paper it. All in a few hrs.

@pally21 2 жыл бұрын

Where is part 2 onwards

@21stcenturycaveman33 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. The vid should follow automatically but I've added it to the very end of the video - just click on it. Thanks, Des

@myrahouse2368 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve often thought it’s plaster board why does it need plastering over 🤔

@21stcenturycaveman33 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Obviously the p/board needs covering with something because you will see all of the joins and the fixing points where it has been screwed in if you don't cover it with something. However, as you say, it does NOT need plastering over completely to get a good finish but it will need some prep work before finishing it even with lining paper and definitely with painting. ATB, Des