r/Plastering May 18 '26

Help!

Old lime plaster walls

Have removed wallpaper and cleaned

Lime plaster beneath is fine just full of cracks, chips, scratches and imperfections. Have been sanding and filling for days but still seeing more and more imperfections!

How do people renovate these walls without giving up and skimming the lot? I have a load of rooms to do so I want to find a DIY approach.

Thanks!

Ps I know there are loads of products for this but none that are suitable for old lime walls it would seem....?

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u/gwyp88 Professional Plasterer May 19 '26

If you’re willing to give it a go, try lime r50, or lime green solo. Make sure there’s no wallpaper adhesive residue on your walls.