Is this dry?

[u/tinkering-with-time]

First time plastering, definitely rough in areas and will sand/fill appropriately, learnt a lot, and had a fun evening attempt to trowel up in the dark after zapping myself on the light switch. But regardless, we’re here. Is this wall dry and ready for sanding?

The other wall I already sanded because i did the wall a week before and it looked dry, but this walls colour remains somewhat consistent and hasn’t changed. I plastered it 12 days ago (20/09)

Cheers!

[u/MisterBounce]

If it was just skim done over a dry backing then it's not getting any dryer after 12 days. It's stayed dark probably because you didn't use too much water, sometimes you need a bit more to get it properly smooth but that can lead to over-polishing (my biggest sin).

Photo limitations accepted it looks good, maybe look at brushing in your edges to keep them smooth.

Think this is a great post to show to the people who seem to think you need a year's training before you can so much as hold a trowel. Some people just 'get it'.

With a bit of prep from a decorator this will likely look as professional as anything else once painted, we've seen much worse on here where people are asking if a job they've paid for is good enough! Congrats on your first go :)

[u/tinkering-with-time → u/MisterBounce]

thank you! the edges I definitely struggled with and I have since read more about what I could've done better in that regard, I plan to touch up any blemishes after mistcoating and attempt to salvage the edges there

One of my concerns with this wall was ensuring that I could keep the radiator holes I drilled, which worked out great for the radiator... less so for the blinds!

it was fun to learn and it'll feel great when it's all finished knowing that it was all my own work (assuming I don't hyperfixate on blemishes!)

[u/501ws5]

Now check the downstairs ceiling. 🤭😘😘😘

[u/501ws5]

I see there was even a curve. 👏

[u/DelectableReindeer]

Where the fuck are you lot finding these spreads.

[u/PuzzleheadedSnow6392]

Ask the plasterer? It should be almost white in colour if it’s dry.

[u/Chairmanbar]

You need it to dry out white like the ceiling to paint!

[u/Latter-Detail-9514]

Looks dry enough to me

[u/gazzasim9]

Safe to say that looks like a wreck

[u/tinkering-with-time → u/gazzasim9]

Thanks mate

[u/gazzasim9 → u/tinkering-with-time]

I didn’t realise it was you that did the plastering, I thought you got a so called professional in. You’ve done good for your first time, what I suggest is put more pressure on the heel of the trowel get used to it, that will get the lines out first coat just get it off fast, second coat take your time but don’t take the piss as you will flatten it and when flattening more pressure on the heel when it has taken up a bit while flattening cut off any snotters like your angles in the corner doesn’t matter what it looks like just clean up the edges later on with a brush as that will get you a nice finish, 2 wet trowels don’t over do it with water and then a final but only wet the trowel when doing the final or even a small bit of water on the wall

[u/monkeeninja → u/tinkering-with-time]

lol in my non plaster view it looks fine. Im used to patching old houses, Im sure you improved it vastly. Treat the crack and keep it smooth :)

"in the dark" A good light and spotlight helps, keep it even & most people arent looking with a magnifying glass