Plastering FAQs

Can you plaster over wallpaper?

You can plaster over many different backgrounds, but you cannot plaster over wallpaper. Reason being it’s not a solid surface for the plaster to stick to, and will bubble and peal off!

Can I paint over wet plaster?

Many people say you can, but in my experience if you paint over wet plaster the paint locks it moisture in and bubbles its paint, which will then need to be sanded and filled to make the surface flat and smooth. So, wait for the plaster to dry guys!

Can you plaster over artex?

In most cases, yes! As long as the artex is solid and shows no sign of bubbles because sometimes if the artex was applied over lime wash it can cause dis-temper, which means when the weight of the plaster is applied it will crack and can come away from the surface.