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Hi As above can you use scrim tape for jointing tapered edge boards and then easifill over it??? or do you have to use paper? Ive just been asked by a bloke in my street to "do some plastering" as he said when i arrived to have a look he just wants the joints filled in , its all been boarded...

Right chaps....Ive got another garage to do Its basicly a board and skim but its below "living space" its already insulated and the existing joists are there.. So i was going to use 12.5mm fireretardent boards and skim as normal... would this be ok? if so what are the ideal boards to use...

Hi My mate wants his garage boarded out and skimmed..which im going to do. I havnt looked at the job yet but if i remember rightly its only single brick..he wanted it dot n dabbed but im not sure incase of damp etc.. Ive done a double skinned garage before( brick and thermolite block) but not...

Hello gents Just a quick question for yu from a diluty plasterer...ive only been plastering for about 6 months or so doing small jobs,, My finish is spot on now but only done walls no bigger than about 3 to 4m at biggest.. Ive just boarded a wall in my house which is about 5.5 in lenght..so...

alright lads Im new to the plastering game and was wondering what tool you used to get into tight corners..eg the side of a staircase where it goes into a 45 degree angle ish....the last few inches is to small for a trowel ,,,is there something along the lines of a pointing trowel? ive got a...

Hello troops Has any one got a link to any sites for cheap marshaltown gear? or are they just expensive everywhere? ohh and whats tyzack like cheers scotty

Ok this may seem like a lame question but what would you experienced spreads call a decent trowel? i know Marsheltown seem to be the one ive heard mention the most but what about the likes of Ragni or Silverline? is there much difference apart from bieng pre worn and handle ?? cheers

Hello Im pretty new to the plastering scene so im wondering what is the best tool for internal angles ..Im aware that experienced spreads may not use them so spare me the greef haha.. ive seen the cheap ones on ebay (silverline and ragni etc) for between £5 and £10 are they any good? cheers

Good evening Ive just recently done a short plastering course and was told to put your second coat of plaster on straight after the first wait a while then trowel,, Ive since read that after the first coat wait a while and trowel it flat before applying the second?? Which is right or is it...

Alright Ive just done a short plastering course and im looking for some experiance before i do my house and familly members..So if you want some free labour in the newcastle area or if i could come along to a job and watch you on let me know cheers

Alright everyone My first post just to say hello as i am new to the site...Ive just done a plastering course and im looking for some experiance with a good plasterer before i tackle my house and numerous members of my familly.. So if your near newcastle and want some free labour im your man...