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Forum General Discussion  19 Jan 2017 3 QLD New Poster 1 Jan 19, 2017 6:36 am Good morning we have removed wallpaper from gyprock walls which were not prepped before hand and we have done our best but there are gouges in the walls that our plasterer says he cannot plaster over as he won't get a smooth finish for painting so recommends we rip the walls out and resheet. We are selling and would prefer not to have that expense. Any ideas? Textured paint we thought about but aren't sure. Help!! Re: Gyprock walls 2Jan 19, 2017 10:52 am I think that a new skim plaster coat over the entire wall is the best option. Replacing plasterboard sheets may involve replacing skirtings, architraves and even require an electrician to remove and replace power points and light switches. Thanks algernon - the shadowline skirting is exactly what I'm after! The shadow gap is a nice addition. I was concerned about the butting up of gyprock and timber. This is… 2 412  knauf is fairly price competitive, and has access to quite a big supply of gypsum - which they make plasterboard. 1 490  DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi, Recently bought a late 50s, clinker-brick style house in Melbourne. I took down some plasterboard on the ceiling and the paint was just peeling off. I think some of… 0 2077 |
