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As we say in Norn Iron " bout ye mate "

I tried dabbing revels a few years back and prefered float n set . Habits of a life time die hard ::)

Theres usually too much depth needed to build out . Better of with finish.

I always float and set them, but then again im old school :-\

The new carlite bonding seems to be alot finer than it used to be and it sets faster, i didnt know it was cheaper

you will need a couple of joint rules and a very small pointing trowel or leaf tool. you just form the shape of the cornice into the corner with stiffish finish and work at it until it looks right , practice makes perfect . GOOD LUCK

Wish id half of that for beer at the weekend :P

I always get the customer to lay cardboard on the floor and tape it up , its much safer than dust sheets or tarp.

So the penny dropped after what ?? 6 months IT AINT ME THAT NEEDS TO LEARN ;D

Thanks for all replies , ever helpful as always will look for some at local suppliers

Im starting a job this week that involves s&c 1 meter high in a room that has been treated for rising damp. The damp proofing co has stated that waterproofer 2 has to be added to the mix. I have done this type of work before and the waterproofer has always been provided but on this occasion I...

Good luck for the future , free at last and your time is your own, I finished with my old employer at the beginning of last year and its been great so far with enough work to keep me ticking over and im beginning to enjoy life again. ;)

Well said spunky! the sponge float is very under estimated imo with a lot of spreads , I have had some of my best finishes when using a spongey but its all about timing.

Thanks for replys, its roughcasting not dry dash.

Thanks, Ive got 5 bags of reciever and 7 bags of dash for this wall do you reckon thats enough? Ive used this stuff on site and never had to worry about quantities etc.

Thanks, was that fourteen bags of each or 7 of each ?

Im am roughcasting an area tomorrow using k-rend, I have already bought the gear but am a bit concerned that I havent bought enough :-\ opinions on this 1 please it is an area 18ft long by 8 ft high with a standard door and a window that measures about 3ft sq . I have puchased a number of bags...

I reckon it was big bud :D

A bit of both I reckon

Would a needle gun be the way to go on this 1 and scud the brickwork as normal? Or go the grinder route?

Thanks for all the feedback, I was thinking of using exterior unibond mixed in with a s&c slurry and paint it on, I have used this method before on smooth steel lintels that have been treated with fireproof paint and then rendered as normal and as far as im aware its still on years later...

I have been asked to k-rend a painted brick wall. Whats the best way to prepare this for the best key?

I went to price a job this morning in a town that was about 20 miles away. The guy wanted 6 walls skimmed inside and outside an office and there was 6 windows that needed beaded and skimmed. He reckoned a day would do the lot and I said it would take 2 days and quoted him £260. He said you have...

Larves! Youre havin a lath ;D

Thats old school grand and ive seen many fine spreads using this method.Try using a sponge float for equally good results

If your happy with 50 squid a day then fair enough. ;)

As I said 2 easy days for 2 spreads, so £115 is a realistic price for top quality flawless work and im nice as well so its win win for everyone. ;)

Thats not dear thats realistic ;D

Day 1 3 hours rip down ceiling 2 hours reboard ceiling 1 hour set up Day 2 3 hours skim ceilings 1 hour cleaning up £460 inc gear 2 spreads 2 relaxing days

Lovely work of art. An inspiration

So can I use board finish over something like a garden wall that has k-rend on, didnt know that :owould I need to use pva or sbr on the k-rend. Cheers

I might try smooth over >:(

Ok lads, opinions needed on which is best for reskimming over old walls and ceilings after 2 coats of pva.

Sponge float!! hes obviously a pro ;D

Talkin of boardy, I used a bag today meself and it really is the nicest gear you could use. Its very difficult to get in my area (norn iron) and b+q are the only suppliers in my town but they only seem to get in about 50 bags a year. ::)

ok ken :P :P :P

I seen them in toys r us , it was a set that included plastic trowel- plastic hawk- putty/pretend plaster. Not sure if they still have them. ;D ;D

Are you like me irish...... payg :D

As above

I was going to phone the insurance co this morning and shop him but my wife said dont be a right c**t.

I contacted the guy and he said can we leave it for a few months, insurance fraud is to be expected in this day and age I suppose.

I priced up an insurance job about 2 months ago, it was replacing a water damaged ceiling. I gave the householder a written estimate which he forwarded to his insurance company. His insurance company then contacted me to discuss the estimate and what damage there was etc, The householder...

Good idea that.

Yeah its better in the long run.

Yeah like a turbin

And if you catch it with your trowel after putting it on it dont half travel at some rate of knots. ::)

Hurling trowel is what we like to call them.

Now that would be telling ;)

I think flynny is really dave (big bud) and he aint lettin on ;)

Well said jade, ive seen loads of imperfections on plasterboard even after its skimmed :P