Skim coating a plaster wall like a pro

A wall in our home was covered with what appeared to be mirrors. It was plastic with a silver paper backing. Taking it off was pretty easy, but the glue took chunks of the plaster with it. The gentleman in this video makes skim coating look easy. Enjoy an artist at work.

Update: Some have asked what he was using, so I finally gave him a call to ask. For this first layer in the video he was using a combination of drywall compound (80%) and moulding plaster (20%). He often uses more moulding plaster but advised that the more moulding plaster you use the less time you have before it sets.

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[jim0266]

@BroadcastJohn He did not use anything for the missing chunks. That's why he used the 80/20 mixture so it would stick. He used the same mixture for the 2nd coat. The adhesive was part of the drywall compound.

[BroadcastJohn]

Thanks for posting this video. And thanks for the detailed info about the first layer. However, I have a few more questions.

Before applying the first layer, what did he use to patch the missing chunks of plaster?

Did he use the same 80%/20% mixture for the second layer?

Also, he mentions that the material is thick because of the glue. Did he add adhesive or was it part of the drywall compound or moulding plaster?

Thanks.

[jim0266]

@BroadcastJohn He did not use anything for the missing chunks. That's why he used the 80/20 mixture so it would stick. He used the same mixture for the 2nd coat. The adhesive was part of the drywall compound.

[jim0266]

Update: Some have asked what he was using, so I finally gave him a call to find out. For this first layer in the video he was using a combination of drywall compound (80%) and moulding plaster (20%). He often uses more moulding plaster but advised that the more moulding plaster you use the less time you have before it sets.

[jim0266]

Mrmasterplaster999, that was just not covered in the video.

[spenceriow]

Lean mean grandad skimming machine

[wizecraca]

some miles on that trowel.

[ursel1965]

grandpa is in good condition

[1mlis1cc]

@lektorlondon In His original framework for mankind, God gave Adam a “help,” a companion, so that he would not be alone. This companion would be “one who works alongside.” And the companion God gave was a woman. God made woman, who was “meet,” suitable, adapted, complementary for man.

Genesis 2:18,21,22:

And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

[RONENNAVE8]

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[cooldog60]

I could watch you do that all day, How about making a longer video.

[mundodurlock]

Muy buena tecnica  habria que ver si quedan rebarbas

[mikemb123]

that is hardcore

[rob16248]

Such smooth and graceful motion. If you had a trowel in each hand, you could fly.