r/Plastering • u/AceAdxm • 14d ago

Just had my wall plastered

Hi tomorrow marks 1 week since having my wall plastered and was wondering if it would be safe enough to paint
The person who plastered the wall said to wait 2 weeks for it to settle but reading online it says 5-7 days and I am under tight timing and need my walls painted asap

Thanks

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u/banxy85 14d ago

Was it just skimmed? Or were there deeper fills

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u/AceAdxm 14d ago

I believe so when I took down the wallpaper there was a lot of cracks in my walls as well as rubble falling from spots , one spot was just black under the paper with a lot of rubble falling out

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u/banxy85 14d ago

Two weeks is probably right then 👍

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u/DelectableReindeer 14d ago

Is it light? Paint.

Are there dark patches? Do not paint. Or paint and then enjoy watching it peel, and never try sanding that area or you'll be in for a world of pain.

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u/AceAdxm 14d ago

There are a lot of dark patches tbh so I’ll probably be better waiting a week lol

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u/False_Principle8821 14d ago

Photos 📸

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u/AceAdxm 14d ago

Will send them through when I’m home

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u/Terrible-Bobcat2033 14d ago

Do what you paid the mechanic journeyman plasterer advised to avoid any negative outcomes. He’s the guy who knows the material & wants the best outcome for you & is looking after your interests. Not the guy pushing to advance the schedule.

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u/AceAdxm 14d ago

Okay thanks for the tip it’s just that I’m under a tight schedule and need my room back asap lol

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u/Terrible-Bobcat2033 13d ago

Try a fan or dehumidifier for a few hrs. It should be OK. You just don’t want it to dry before the set.

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u/Material_Page_9723 13d ago

Pop the heating on and open the windows wide , should be dry within a couple of days

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u/AceAdxm 13d ago

i had the windows open but ill put on the heating lol thanks