plastering a wall chase !!!

[tuckermot]

Hi all

what is the best way to fill in the cable wall chase , i have been using multi finish but i am not pleased with the results what do you fellow chaps/ladys do

cheers
Richard

 

[vernam616]

Bit of bonding coat mixed with multi finish

Just putting multi finish in a chase will just end up cracking

By mixing the bonding coat in, it thickens it slightly and makes it easier to apply, having said this i dont bother plastering i trained to be an electrician not a plasterer and truth be told im useless at it, for a good job pay someone!

 

[Des 56]

Use dry lining adhesive,it goes off fairly quick,it can be applied thickly and it can be easily finished with a bit of wet troweling,

 

[Dunc]

Bond up the chase with bonding then multi finish once the bonding has gone off a bit. A bit of PVA and water in the chase first helps everything stay moist and generally crack free too.

 

[tuckermot]

Yes i believe that max 3mm deep for multi finish thats why as you said it cracks may be i could just plaster over cable/conduit to hold it in and then just skim over when its dry hopefully that shoud cure it

 

[GLENNSPARK]

1 coat will do it ok....you can get it in standard sized bags and if mixed properly will go on good and stay in (i try not to mix it too wet as it can slump if not careful).....drying times about the same as thisle..........

 

[tuckermot]

Hi glen spark

do you mean one coat plaster and youcan fill the chase in one go with out cracking or bulging

 

[Flying Ninja]

I agree, one coat plaster does the trick every time.

 

[telectrix]

same here , and you can get it in small bags from the orange shed.

 

[tuckermot]

thank you every one for your help !!!!! just got a little pj on sunday morning chasing out and laying cables and wanted to at least get the chases plastered the same day !!!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Hi glen spark

do you mean one coat plaster and youcan fill the chase in one go with out cracking or bulging

You can get it from wickes in either small are the large (thistle sized) bags....so it depends on how many chases you have to do....i would say theres always room for some in the van. Now then, You can work and polish this stuff just like a multi or board finish so you just get it mixed and into the wall like normal and then give it a while then just work it with the trowl in the normal way....no slumping,...no cracks,...no fuss...........job done...lol....(a tommy walsh moment)......:26:

 

[telectrix]

get 1 coat. slap it on. return in 20 mins , wet it and smooth over.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Yep and grey hairs just simply dissappear.....when you use ..just for men...lol...

 

[tuckermot]

spot on lads !!!!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Be sure to give the chase a spray with sweet water first though wont you before applying the 1 coat. I think its about £5-£6 per bag (25kilo)