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How long before a skim coated room can be slept in?

  • 15-05-2017 11:41AM
    #1
    BrokenArrows
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    We have removed all the wallpaper in our house. The walls were in pretty poor condition behind to we have got a plasterer in to do the whole house.

    He will be skim coating the whole house but due to us having to push back his start date he is now starting work 1 day before we are due to move in.

    If I get him to start in the master bedroom will 1 days drying time be enough to make the room livable?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    BrokenArrows wrote:
    If I get him to start in the master bedroom will 1 days drying time be enough to make the room livable?


    Basically there's gallons of water mixed in the skin coat (sorry for stating the obvious). As it dries out it leaves a lot of moisture in the air. This isn't good for people with breathing problems.
    The drying time varies. Warm sunny days will dry quicker than colder rainy days. you shouldn't hurry it either.
    Your question is a how long is a piece or string.
    I'm no health expert but I would imagine it safe to sleep in the room while it's drying so long as you don't have breathing power or young children


  • #3
    antiskeptic
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    BrokenArrows wrote: »
    We have removed all the wallpaper in our house. The walls were in pretty poor condition behind to we have got a plasterer in to do the whole house.

    He will be skim coating the whole house but due to us having to push back his start date he is now starting work 1 day before we are due to move in.

    If I get him to start in the master bedroom will 1 days drying time be enough to make the room livable?

    I've just finished having a house skimmed. The place will be damp and chilly througout - paper left around (books etc) will go limp and flaccid. The aforementioned gallons of water.

    You can't bang on the heating either - other than very low, otherwise you'll dry things out too quickly and crack the plaster.

    If only skim then a few days will see it look dry. If any deeper holes requiring bonding then these dry out more slowly.

    Leave the windows fully open whilst you sleep to keep the dampness at bay and load up on duvets.


  • #4
    Right2Write
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,356 ✭✭✭Right2Write


    Get a tent and sleep outside :)


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