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grey plaster skim walls?

Tani H-S
il y a 5 ans
Just wondered if anyone has had a grey plaster skim wall done and kept it as a finished surface ie no paint??

As the plasterers can get a really polished effect when they skim (told they try and avoid this normally as paint doesnt stick to it as well) , i thought it would be great to have it done in the grey tone as they used to use.

Anyone recommend a product? And does it look good when done?

Thank you
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  • Sonia
    il y a 5 ans

    My stepson is a plasterer so I’ve just texted him the question.........

    Commentaires (37)

    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      Bump
    • Anthony (Beano)
      il y a 5 ans
      Not very knowledgable on plaster finishes but I deffo wouldn’t be getting any finish that would render it had to paint in the future!
    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      It wouldnt be impossible to paint- its just the shiny finish that might need a dull down to help the paint stick ;0)
    • Anthony (Beano)
      il y a 5 ans
      Tbh, wouldn’t be for me and I like the raw type finishes, the thing that would put me off is any type of sheen, all my paints are as Matt as I can get, only speaking for myself though :-)
    • minnie101
      il y a 5 ans

      Hi Tani. Not in grey but I remembered this Houzz tour as I loved the walls

      https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/houzz-tour-a-converted-victorian-dairy-with-a-magical-courtyard-stsetivw-vs~115062014

    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      Yes i like matt paint.
      I think the idea of the natural polished finish is that its easier to keep clean and dust free.

      Doesnt have to be a polished finish anyway - im really just trying to find out if anyone does a grey finish rather than the pink.
    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      Thanks @Minnie - im not keen on the pinky colour though and it might clash with the brickwork, ha ha.
    • minnie101
      il y a 5 ans

      This one appears to be grey in colour but would ask the plasterers


      https://www.british-gypsum.com/products/thistlepro-durafinish?tab0=0

    • minnie101
      il y a 5 ans

      Oh i was just showing the finish rather than the colour. Not sure what type of varnish they used over the top

    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      Yes i came across that one - was worried it might cost a fortune as i presumed it was made for high useage areas - commercial wise. Im thinking of having the grey on the ceiling rather than having to paint it white - but i will try and find a plasterer to ask. Was hoping one would see my post ... ;0)
    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      I have emailed that company to ask them. Not sure if anyone else makes plaster or if its just british gypsum...
    • minnie101
      il y a 5 ans

      Or add colour to it?

      https://www.earthpigments.com/tinting-gypsum-plasters-with-ochers-and-pigments/

    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      Interesting. I would have thought only darker colours possible due to the pink tone (to be able to cover it)
      Will investigate those, thank you.

      Only trouble is the plasterer isnt that savvy so its finding someone who is good and also willing to experiment! LOL
    • minnie101
      il y a 5 ans

      There are some more tips on here. I was going to use tadelakt in my ensuite until I discovered harsh cleaning products can't go near it which would be an issue with the shower door! Anyway try googling polished plasterers or tadelakt in your area. Admittedly I'm not a million miles from London but was amazed to find 2 local plasterers that can do it, you may find they have a lot more expertise in different wall finishes. You would hope it's quite easily achievable though!

      https://www.plasterersforum.com/threads/colouring-plaster.53843/

    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      Fab, thank tou :0)
    • minnie101
      il y a 5 ans

      Good luck, I think it could look great! i must admit I love the colour of dried plaster but i think a grey could look great too :)

    • minnie101
      il y a 5 ans

      You have quite a useful family forzaitalia! PS I spotted your living room on F&B the other day :)

    • Sonia
      il y a 5 ans
      I am lucky minnie101 - builder brother, plumber nephew, plasterer stepson and my other stepson has his own stone and tiling company! I can’t remember putting my living room on F&B haha!
    • minnie101
      il y a 5 ans

      I hadn't spotted the plumber before! I hope you get good discounts! Lol, can you not?!

    • Sonia
      il y a 5 ans

      Hi Tani, my stepson says Venetian Plaster is a product that comes in many colours and finishes, eg marble effect, and it does have a polished look. Hope this helps.





    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      Brilliant, thank you!
    • Alix W
      il y a 5 ans
      Ooh, those walls look gorgeous. I used to have a polished plaster wall in my house, in the pinky colour. Loved it.
    • Victoria
      il y a 5 ans
      Yes, Venetian plaster, quite a specialist technique and quite expensive, I think. Friend has it in their downstairs loo, does look fab
    • PRO
      Defined Builds Limited
      il y a 5 ans

      Sounds like you want a polished plaster finish, it is quite a specialist thing and not all plasterers will be able to do it properly, it is also more expensive than a standard plastered wall, as is always the way with the nicer things! I can recommend a guy if your London based

    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      Ah I’m ‘up north’ unfortunately.
      Not set on a polished finish but just want a plain, fairly non descript grey plaster finish really. Can be a bit raw but just worried about the water and tide marks from the finish.
    • PRO
      Syte Architects
      il y a 5 ans

      Hi Tani,

      We recently finished a project where we left the plastered walls unfinished and it had a lovely grey troweled effect. I agree with the other commenters the Polished plaster is beautiful and we often use it in bathrooms, but it is quite expensive.


      The plaster we used was ThistlePro DuraFinish:

      https://www.british-gypsum.com/products/thistlepro-durafinish?tab0=0


      Some pictures below, but the link to the project is here:

      https://www.sytearchitects.com/project/greville-road-studio/





    • kikiamack
      il y a 5 ans
      If you scroll down this story to the bedroom picture the designers decided it was much cheaper to use a wallpaper instead of polishing the plaster. I’ve also seen online DIY paint effect tutorials to get this look. Apparently “Rough Luxe” and “Distressed Glamour” are the interiors terms for this kind of look!
      https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/houzz-tours-a-modern-loft-extension-flat-in-a-period-london-building-stsetivw-vs~51943101
    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      Brilliant, thank you. Its more for the ceiling as its vast and i really cannot be bothered to paint it. LOL.
      Will check that blog out though as i like the rough lux theme. Im not all out industrial and like a bit of a mix in there as well.
    • Andrew
      il y a 5 ans

      I came across Tadelakt in a Riad in Marrakesh a while ago. It is a smooth unpainted plaster that is waterproof as well. I remember thinking it could look nice in a contemporary setting.


    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      something interesting...

      british gypsum called me back to say that the colour of the plaster depends where you are located is where it is mined. apparently it’s grey ‘Oop North’ and ‘pink’ down south! so she advised me to check with my local supplier about finding a local mined plaster which for us, should be grey.

      will update if i have any luck! LOL.
    • Sonia
      il y a 5 ans

      Well I never knew that! Good luck with getting it in grey. :-)

    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 5 ans
      i’m not holding my breath as Jewsons said its not on the packet so although it should be grey, it doesn’t say. then he said it could be a light pinky tone grey - arghhhh. pink isn’t grey, LOL. so no idea.

      will have a word with the potential new plasterers i think and pass all the info off this thread to them in the hope they can do it.
    • Kate Richardson
      il y a 3 ans
      Dernière modification :il y a 3 ans

      Hi Tani,

      Did you have any luck with the grey plaster, polished or unpolished?

      I have exactly the same question as you at the top of this thread.

      Wondering if you have any tips or pictures.

    • Tani H-S
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 3 ans

      Hi Kate,

      Unfortunately not! the plasterer didn't know anything about it so I gave up, LOL

    • minnie101
      il y a 3 ans

      Kate, Syte Architects advised above which finish they used which is the same as on this thread



      https://www.plasterersforum.com/threads/anyone-know-about-and-if-where-grey-finishing-plaster-can-be-purchased.68599/


    • Kate Richardson
      il y a 3 ans

      That's a shame, Tani.

      I'm doing a plastering course in January (if you want a job doing...) so I'll ask the tutor what they think. I plan on doing my bedroom with a grey plaster...hopefully!


      Thank you Minnie. That thread is very useful!

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