I need to remove textured plaster over RSJ

[rolipoli]

I have just moved into a house where the previous owner has plastered and painted brown an RSJ/H beam to look like an old wooden beam (although it really doesn't! :roll: ).

I have had a look under the paint and it looks like plaster. Could I simply sand the plaster down to create a smooth surface or would I need to chip it all away and start again?

thanks in advance!

[pbp]

You could try x-tex - look at the removing the artex projects page. Would not advise sanding as it could contain asbestos if its pre 1985

[rolipoli]

Thanks for the response, the artex postings have put me off trying to 'make good'. Perhaps I'll rebox over it instead!