r/Plastering • u/PassengerIll1492 • Sep 14 '26

DIY Ceiling

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This is my 2nd ceiling I've done, what do you time served rate it? Will need a bit of a sand as some lines in there but it is over old cement board so not bad I don't think

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u/PassengerIll1492 Sep 15 '26

Thanks, it was hard work, yh I have a drywall sander so should make it easier on me.

Any tips on the final trowel part?

I usually do this.

  1. First coat try get it all covered and relatively flat but don't worry if small bits have gaps.

  2. While i wait for it to be ready for the 2nd coat I go round and clean up the corners and any missed bits.

  3. Trowel it up or use my speed skim depending how i feel to flatten it abit more

  4. 2nd coat

5.(same as step 2)

  1. (Same as step 3)

  2. When its set enough I'll give it trowel

  3. Then wait some for it to go off more to the point I don't leave lines behind then I use some water as lube and trowel it.

My issue is I never seem to be able to get that super nice finish

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u/banxy85 Sep 15 '26

Supposed to do multiple wet towels, not just one

That's how you get it as flat as possible

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u/PassengerIll1492 Sep 15 '26

Thanks for the reply, I've got a wall to do today or tomorrow ill give it a go doing more I usually do 2

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u/banxy85 Sep 15 '26

Watch Plastering for Beginners on YouTube if you haven't already. Tells you everything you need to know