Plastering Guides for Cork Homes

Preparing, finishing and decorating

• How Long Does Plaster Take to Dry? Cork

  How long does plaster take to dry? There is no reliable single answer for every room: the product, background, thickness and conditions need to be considered before decoration is booked.

• Can You Plaster Over Paint? Cork Guide

  Can you plaster over paint? Sometimes, but the paint and the surface underneath must be assessed before the preparation and plaster system are chosen.

• Can You Skim Over Artex? Cork Guide

  Can you skim over Artex? A suitable approach can only be decided after the coating and background have been assessed, including whether an older textured coating may contain asbestos.

• Why Does Plaster Crack? Cork Guide

  Why does plaster crack? The visible crack alone does not establish the cause; the background, history and any change over time need to be considered before a repair is chosen.

• How to Prepare Walls for Plastering | Cork

  How to prepare walls for plastering starts with agreeing the scope: clear the room as arranged, identify existing problems and leave surface treatments to the agreed specification.

• When Can You Paint New Plaster? Cork

  When can you paint new plaster? Wait until the plaster is ready for the chosen decorating system, following the plaster and paint manufacturers' instructions and project-specific advice.

Planning a different part of the job?

Use the quote checklist, render finish guide and lime plaster page to prepare questions for your contractor.