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Usually, yes. The depth of the pattern decides whether it takes a skim straight over, needs scraping back first or is best boarded over.
Read More: Can You Plaster Over Artex? Covering a Textured CeilingFresh plaster usually takes three to seven days to dry through. Here is how to tell when yours is ready, and how to paint it so the finish lasts.
Read More: How Long Does New Plaster Take to Dry Before You Can Paint?If a patch repair will do, we will say so. Here is how we decide between patching, re-skimming and boarding out, and roughly what each one costs.
Read More: Patch Repair or Full Re-skim: Which Does Your Wall Need?Tell us what needs doing and we will come out, take a look and give you a clear written price with a start date.
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