patching plaster

Hey everyone, Long story short, I got two big patches of plasterboard ripped out either side of the chimney breqst builders opening. I plan to use Thistle base coat (hardwall) into the large patches. After that I plan to apply multifinish coat. Is that okay? Should I also cover the small...

Hi All, Quick one - I've got the inside of an exterior wall with a large patch (about 1m square) that needs patching. The bare brick is sound, but the edges of the lime plaster are a bit crumbly. I really don't want the job to turn into anything too big. As such I've brushed it clean and...

We have cut holes on the ceiling to access pipes and electrical wires. We have filled with new plaster board, with a view to over skimming the whole ceiling. What is the best approach just over skim in 2 coats or skim over the plasterboard patches to thicken out as they are 3-5mm shy of the...