Repeat the previous step until the plaster is level with the ceiling surface.Ĭlean off. Wet the trowel to get a sheen on the plaster. Wait for the plaster to be almost dry before applying the second layer to fill in the rest of deep holes. If pressed too hard, the trowel can push the plaster too deeply into the hole, leaving an indentation that will look unsightly.Īpply another layer (if needed). Be careful when applying and smoothing out the plaster. Wipe the excess plaster off the trowel into the mixing tray, then scrape the plaster again with the trowel, repeating until the plaster is smoothed down to the level of the ceiling surface. Hold the edge of the trowel at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees, and scrape off the excess plaster, smoothing it out. For holes that are deeper than 1/2-inch, fill them with plaster halfway. You can customise textures onto wet plaster with simple tools like a trowel, a brush, a comb, or even rough fabric.
It's a good idea to start out with smaller holes around 2 inches in diameter to get a feel for the compound and the technique for smoothing out the surface. Texture: If you need to disguise uneven walls or want a more creative, innovative way to make your living room look one-of-a-kind, then adding texture to your walls is an easy way to go. Scoop a good amount of plaster onto the trowel and apply it over and around the hole. You can find ready-mix plaster of Paris at any local hardware store.Īpply the plaster. It forms a thick surface to resist normal. Do not use a metal container for mixing, because you will not be able to clean or remove the plaster after it hardens. What are the characteristics of POP Plaster of Paris is easy to spread and level. The mixture takes several hours before it will harden. Shift with your hands gently until the mixture has a smooth, milky consistency. Continue pouring the plaster into the water until the powder stands above the water level. With your hands, gently shift the powder with the water to preventing lumping. Gently pour the plaster powder mix into the water. Fill one-third of a plastic mixing tray or container with cold water. When gypsum is semi-dehydrated by heating, it forms plaster of paris or POP, a quick-setting fine white powder, which has many uses, including making false ceilings on site.
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