Little bit of plastering

victor2

...Yet another example of kitchen fitter not really knowing his job...

Or more like a kitchen fitter only doing what he quoted for.

We had a bathroom totally stripped and refurbished. New tiling and replastering other places, fitting a new suite and associated furniture, but not painting. I realised this before accepting the offer and got them to add painting. Didn't cost much extra and much better than me trying to do it myself afterwards.

Sapindus

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81971443#Comment_81971443

Yes, this is fair, but he could have suggested that adding in some plastering at a convenient stage would make sense, and made a bit more work for himself and his mates. There were enough other little niggly details that he got wrong.

Bigphil1474

Maybe it's just the photos, but to me that wall behind the cupboard all needs skimming over. I tried a bit of plastering when I was fixing up our old house to sell. Mixed results. By the time I'd bought all the right tools, I would have saved getting someone in. At least I've got them for next time though. You could always have a go and hack it off if you aren't happy. If you are okay with the look of that ceiling, I suspect an uneven plaster finish that only you may notice won't cause you much grief.

victor2

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81971471#Comment_81971471

That's why good tradesmen, who have pride in the quality of their work, are worth keeping on record!

knightstyle

I use cheapest filler from Wickes and a scraper like this, then sand with a block.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/136585470324?_skw=plastic+filling+scraper&itmmeta=01KPQEGYWPDRNBN555M5D8QMHX&hash=item1fcd20e174:g:6VgAAeSwZaxo7J2k&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xAXauv3JexUA09%2B%2BXQw4uMTGzKQdWG66Et%2F1XyrnBkSfynVVIMPmc4%2FjSdmGBFfje3ZJ2TbEBq521JkXVUJUVfomJyH89szBEUuDClUKQOXbeMqYhz6TRwUlVn7cuX4xf2%2B2%2F93gtCTY1vx8P6XObcH64i2vbHdVHwG%2FkrQ1gHU4wyo9awNrD9Y%2FipJxsoyxVnunAhWdMQDqYDDxrxfo0GiPjYNQqz8vpHBqGFOVQsfECrbLbHtANpWKPrQRcU2TiG2LfaQ6HXIiAHubTF8YmyzQThG8wubeOB3TAVIbPRPGQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_Tuw-61Zw

stuart45

I'd tape the ceiling/wall junction to help stop a crack forming in the future after filling and sanding.

danrv

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81971270#Comment_81971270

The area in the top pic looks like it just needs scraping and filling as it's flush with the painted wall. A mist coat once done will show up any irregularities.

The other area would be easier if the grey cabinet was removed. Knauf Fill & Finish as suggested is good. I've just used up a 5kg tub for some cupboard walls but I do have a 25kg bag of Multifinish too.

It doesn't look as though much filler is needed for the wall/ceiling. I've recently used Toupret Interior Filler for a small wall/ceiling repair.

bjorn_toby_wilde

+1 for Toupret filler. Easy to sand and doesn’t flash through the paint.

Personally I avoid PVA because if you splash any on an unfilled area the paint doesn’t stick to it. It’s OK if you’re careful.