My fireplace surround is done in backerboard, and the taping sits kind of high on the board. I am going to do venetian plaster over this. What is the best base to mud this up with? Drywall mud will go quickly and can be skimmed with the plaster. Any other products or choices?
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Greetings e,
This post, in response to your question, will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again.
Perhaps it will catch someone's attention that can help you with advice.
Cheers
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Wow, Rez, you're working hard today!
he's trying to feel useful...
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Just the weekly maintenance.
You want to help share the load and take over heat/ventilation and construction techniques?
Not that many unanswered posts get placed in there compared to the general discussion folder.
A copy/paste isn't very time consuming to do and 10minutes once a week, ya know?(hint hint)
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Edited 5/7/2006 11:57 am ET by rez
No worries. Found out the plaster guys want a basic drywall finish base "grade 5" smooth so no bumps and lumps telescope through. Thanks for the help!Those who can make you believe in absurdities can make you commit atrocities- Voltaire
Finish like a regular rock wall totally smooth. #5 finish if you can.