Skimming a Wall Quiz

What is the first step in preparing the wall for skimming?

• Apply a coat of varnish

• Apply a coat of plaster

• Apply a coat of PVA watered down

• Apply a coat of paint

What is the ideal consistency of the plaster mix for the first coat?

• Similar to water

• Similar to yogurt

• Thin like soup

• Thick like mud

What tool is used to apply the plaster to the wall?

• Spatula

• Whisk

• Gauging trial

• Splash brush

What is the thickness of the first coat of plaster?

• 1 millimeter

• 2 millimeters

• 3 millimeters

• 4 millimeters

What is the purpose of the second coat of plaster?

• To make the wall colorful

• To make the wall rougher

• To make the wall smoother

• To make the wall thicker

What is the purpose of wetting the wall surface before using the trowel?

• To make the wall dry faster

• To make the wall shiny

• To prevent the plaster from sticking

• To make the wall slippery

What is the purpose of using a cross trail on the wall?

• To create a rough texture

• To remove the plaster

• To add more plaster

• To polish the surface

What is the recommended angle of the trowel to the wall while applying the plaster?

• Shallow angle

• Sharp angle

• Obtuse angle

• Right angle

What is the recommended direction to start applying the plaster on the wall?

• Bottom to top

• Right to left

• Top to bottom

• Left to right

What should be done between applying the first and second coat of plaster?

• Add more water to the plaster mix

• Use a different type of plaster

• Run in the angles between the coats of plaster

• Leave the wall to dry completely