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Plaster over Asbestos
Is it possible to plaster over an asbestos ceiling & top of wall to make it flat or would the asbestos ceiling need to be completely removed first?
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"Yes, it is possible, but it must be covered with plasterboard first."
Answered on 24th Mar 2025 - Member since Mar 2025 -
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"It's best to leave it alone plasterboard on top then plaster save disturbing the asbestos"
Answered on 24th Mar 2025 - Member since Oct 2024 -
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"You can board over it and skim over the board much easier and cheaper than having it removed"
Answered on 24th Mar 2025 - Member since Mar 2025 -
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"Done this before
You can apply SBR primer then a thin coat of carlite bonding then a scim of finish
Works well.
Or drop a new ceiling frame and plaster board
And scim
Hope this helps
Robert"
You can apply SBR primer then a thin coat of carlite bonding then a scim of finish
Works well.
Or drop a new ceiling frame and plaster board
And scim
Hope this helps
Robert"
Answered on 24th Mar 2025 - Member since May 2024 -
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