Plaster on UPVC window frames
Dec 15th 2021, 12:31 pm
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Plaster on UPVC window frames
Had new upvc Windows installed, then a guy came to plaster round some of the frames. Unfortunately, seemed he has been bit messy as there's a bit too many bits of plaster which I think the plasterer should have wiped off before he finished.
We've two options: tell the guy to come back and rectify it or do it myself. We think he got a bit sloppy because he wasn't well. Planned to come here the next day but still hadn't recovered so came back two days after. He really didn't look well enough to work. Rather not ask him to come back.
If I try remove the plaster myself what do I need to doing? I've a paint scraper but that includes a razor ...so worried about damaging the upvc frame. Would it be better to use a wall paper scraper?
We've two options: tell the guy to come back and rectify it or do it myself. We think he got a bit sloppy because he wasn't well. Planned to come here the next day but still hadn't recovered so came back two days after. He really didn't look well enough to work. Rather not ask him to come back.
If I try remove the plaster myself what do I need to doing? I've a paint scraper but that includes a razor ...so worried about damaging the upvc frame. Would it be better to use a wall paper scraper?
Dec 15th 2021, 2:40 pm
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Re: Plaster on UPVC window frames
Had new upvc Windows installed, then a guy came to plaster round some of the frames. Unfortunately, seemed he has been bit messy as there's a bit too many bits of plaster which I think the plasterer should have wiped off before he finished.
We've two options: tell the guy to come back and rectify it or do it myself. We think he got a bit sloppy because he wasn't well. Planned to come here the next day but still hadn't recovered so came back two days after. He really didn't look well enough to work. Rather not ask him to come back.
If I try remove the plaster myself what do I need to doing? I've a paint scraper but that includes a razor ...so worried about damaging the upvc frame. Would it be better to use a wall paper scraper?
We've two options: tell the guy to come back and rectify it or do it myself. We think he got a bit sloppy because he wasn't well. Planned to come here the next day but still hadn't recovered so came back two days after. He really didn't look well enough to work. Rather not ask him to come back.
If I try remove the plaster myself what do I need to doing? I've a paint scraper but that includes a razor ...so worried about damaging the upvc frame. Would it be better to use a wall paper scraper?
Soapy warm water and a cloth should so the trick. You could also try tapping the larger pieces of plaster with the back of a scrapper to see if the plaster will crack off.
Dec 15th 2021, 4:22 pm
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Re: Plaster on UPVC window frames
Thanks, will try both. The tapping method first then soapy water after. I did try the prior yesterday but didn't seem to budge so will try again.
Dec 15th 2021, 4:41 pm
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Dec 16th 2021, 5:11 am
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Re: Plaster on UPVC window frames
https://www.everest.co.uk/double-gla...f%20the%20uPVC.
Can you clean uPVC with white spirit?
Don't use white spirits, methylated spirits or WD40 to clean uPVC frames or doors. It will permanently damage the surface of the uPVC.
Dec 16th 2021, 8:43 am
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Re: Plaster on UPVC window frames
DON'T use WD40 or any chemicals on PVC window frames because it can cause damage!
https://www.everest.co.uk/double-gla...f%20the%20uPVC.
https://www.everest.co.uk/double-gla...f%20the%20uPVC.
Can you clean uPVC with white spirit?
Don't use white spirits, methylated spirits or WD40 to clean uPVC frames or doors. It will permanently damage the surface of the uPVC.
Dec 16th 2021, 8:48 am
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Re: Plaster on UPVC window frames
If it's the same plaster as in UK (can you even get this in Hungary - I struggled a few years ago when I wanted the equivalent of multi-finish), then hot water and elbow grease is all you need.
Dec 30th 2021, 1:15 pm
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