Starting the Second Wall Coat

This weekend is truncated due to some work and family obligations, but in my limited time I start tackling the 2nd coat of plaster on the walls. Last week I did the first coat to cover the plaster washers. This coat is to even everything out and get things level for wallpaper. I won’t need to burnish this finish or go with a super fine coat because wallpaper will cover the plaster.

Applying the second coat.

I spray the wall down with water and use a drywall knife to knock down any ridges or rough areas before starting the plastering. I get the second coat on and pay special attention to the lumps from the plaster washers. For these I have to be careful not to spread the plaster too thinly or apply too much pressure over the washer. I end up using the flat of the blade more than the edge to make sure the plaster fills in the gaps from the washer’s bulge.

Second coat over the first coat.

I only get two of the four walls done this weekend so I’ll finish the room next time. While I’m plastering I also start putting up some samples from Bradbury wallpaper to see which colors and designs will work in the bedroom.

Sample wallpapers.

Sample wallpapers.