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Hello everyone, I am new to the trade and am looking to give it my all and do my best so I am looking for any advice that would help me long term. For example; the right clothing to wear and how to protect my wrist and fingers (as they are already taking a beating), equipment recommendations and really anything you’d find useful. Thank you I’m advance
 
Hello everyone, I am new to the trade and am looking to give it my all and do my best so I am looking for any advice that would help me long term. For example; the right clothing to wear and how to protect my wrist and fingers (as they are already taking a beating), equipment recommendations and really anything you’d find useful. Thank you I’m advance
If your wrists and fingers are suffering already, after just starting out, I honestly believe that you should find something else to do. I have given this same advice to several blokes over the years so don't assume it's because you're a girly. This is a very tough trade.
 
Hello everyone, I am new to the trade and am looking to give it my all and do my best so I am looking for any advice that would help me long term. For example; the right clothing to wear and how to protect my wrist and fingers (as they are already taking a beating), equipment recommendations and really anything you’d find useful. Thank you I’m advance


Were you really expecting a proper answer off British builders?


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If your wrists and fingers are suffering already, after just starting out, I honestly believe that you should find something else to do. I have given this same advice to several blokes over the years so don't assume it's because you're a girly. This is a very tough trade.
Having said that. When I first started my finger joints ached a lot and swelled. My physio mate said it’s like you’re making your hands run a marathon every day with no training. Then I got trigger finger and had that for years now. I think your body adapts over time. @Femaleplasterer get yourself a flexi trowel to take the pressure off your grip and your hands and elbows will thank you.

Whenever I’ve been to the docs with any ailments they always tell me to change my job. What the f**k else would I do? What would I want to do? ....
 
Having said that. When I first started my finger joints ached a lot and swelled. My physio mate said it’s like you’re making your hands run a marathon every day with no training. Then I got trigger finger and had that for years now. I think your body adapts over time. @Femaleplasterer get yourself a flexi trowel to take the pressure off your grip and your hands and elbows will thank you.

Whenever I’ve been to the docs with any ailments they always tell me to change my job. What the f**k else would I do? What would I want to do? ....
Thank you for the advice, I’m not ready to give up yet as it’s something I very much enjoy. I’m going to go with the hope that it’s just my muscles getting used to it and if it persists I’ll see a doctor. I’ll take that tip about the trowel
 
Having said that. When I first started my finger joints ached a lot and swelled. My physio mate said it’s like you’re making your hands run a marathon every day with no training. Then I got trigger finger and had that for years now. I think your body adapts over time. @Femaleplasterer get yourself a flexi trowel to take the pressure off your grip and your hands and elbows will thank you.

Whenever I’ve been to the docs with any ailments they always tell me to change my job. What the f**k else would I do? What would I want to do? ....
If you're having to use shitty flexi trowels to be able to get through the work at your age then you're f**k*d. I've known quite a few guys that quite literally didn't have tough enough bodies to continue in the trade. The chances of a female have the body to do so is slim. We are different no matter what the PC brigade will have you believe.
I mean absolutely no offense with these comments, but they are what I genuinely believe.
 
If you're having to use shitty flexi trowels to be able to get through the work at your age then you're f**k*d. I've known quite a few guys that quite literally didn't have tough enough bodies to continue in the trade. The chances of a female have the body to do so is slim. We are different no matter what the PC brigade will have you believe.
I mean absolutely no offense with these comments, but they are what I genuinely believe.
No offence taken. Men have more muscle, that’s a fact. I need the flexi trowel for tennis elbow but I could have gotten that using a mouse daily in an office.

I’d actually rather fall apart plastering than want to stab myself in the eyes doing office work or working for some manager somewhere etc.

Been plastering ten years now, still enjoy it, wouldn’t be doing anything else
 
No offence taken. Men have more muscle, that’s a fact. I need the flexi trowel for tennis elbow but I could have gotten that using a mouse daily in an office.

I’d actually rather fall apart plastering than want to stab myself in the eyes doing office work or working for some manager somewhere etc.

Been plastering ten years now, still enjoy it, wouldn’t be doing anything else

That's very short sighted though Jess you have absoloutley no chance of working till old age as a lady plasterer.

I know it reads bad and I really dont mean to offend you or be a sexist pig but that is 100% fact.

Add another 10 years and perhaps throw the prospect of being a mum also into the mix and not a prayer.

Seriously work towards a plan b whilst your still young!
 
That's very short sighted though Jess you have absoloutley no chance of working till old age as a lady plasterer.

I know it reads bad and I really dont mean to offend you or be a sexist pig but that is 100% fact.

Add another 10 years and perhaps throw the prospect of being a mum also into the mix and not a prayer.

Seriously work towards a plan b whilst your still young!
I’m not at all offended. I actually have a few options lined up for the long term because who knows! For now it’s definitely the bread and butter and I like it.

I wouldn’t want any women to ever be put off doing this though or think they can’t
 
That's very short sighted though Jess you have absoloutley no chance of working till old age as a lady plasterer.

I know it reads bad and I really dont mean to offend you or be a sexist pig but that is 100% fact.

Add another 10 years and perhaps throw the prospect of being a mum also into the mix and not a prayer.

Seriously work towards a plan b whilst your still young!
 
Hello everyone, I am new to the trade and am looking to give it my all and do my best so I am looking for any advice that would help me long term. For example; the right clothing to wear and how to protect my wrist and fingers (as they are already taking a beating), equipment recommendations and really anything you’d find useful. Thank you I’m advance
Blaklader Canada are attached thick through the online catalogue there’s a ladies section and sizes guide which should help


Work wise I’d say just take your time and keep working the more I stop the harder find to get back into it
 
Hello everyone, I am new to the trade and am looking to give it my all and do my best so I am looking for any advice that would help me long term. For example; the right clothing to wear and how to protect my wrist and fingers (as they are already taking a beating), equipment recommendations and really anything you’d find useful. Thank you I’m advance

Welcome to TPF :D

@Vincey is TPFs answer to Gok Wan :D
 
No offence taken. Men have more muscle, that’s a fact. I need the flexi trowel for tennis elbow but I could have gotten that using a mouse daily in an office.

I’d actually rather fall apart plastering than want to stab myself in the eyes doing office work or working for some manager somewhere etc.

Been plastering ten years now, still enjoy it, wouldn’t be doing anything else
Simple solution some people won't like it but if you're struggling with pains and aches due to trowelling up then use a sponge.
1st coat flat as possible
2nd coat straight away flat as poss.
Wet sponge and glide over it all gently
Wait 5 - 10 mins and flatten with a mediflex or s*p*r*lex.
You'll have great results and save your elbow...I know because i started suffering the same thing it got so bad I could barely put any pressure on the wall. I hope this helps you out.
 
Simple solution some people won't like it but if you're struggling with pains and aches due to trowelling up then use a sponge.
1st coat flat as possible
2nd coat straight away flat as poss.
Wet sponge and glide over it all gently
Wait 5 - 10 mins and flatten with a mediflex or s*p*r*lex.
You'll have great results and save your elbow...I know because i started suffering the same thing it got so bad I could barely put any pressure on the wall. I hope this helps you out.
Thanks bud! I’ve never used a sponge but I’m not against it. Whatever helps! Maybe I’ll give it a go one of these days!
 
Simple solution some people won't like it but if you're struggling with pains and aches due to trowelling up then use a sponge.
1st coat flat as possible
2nd coat straight away flat as poss.
Wet sponge and glide over it all gently
Wait 5 - 10 mins and flatten with a mediflex or s*p*r*lex.
You'll have great results and save your elbow...I know because i started suffering the same thing it got so bad I could barely put any pressure on the wall. I hope this helps you out.
I tried all that once and then the sun shone down the side of it.

Never again.
 
Depends. If you get it flat as fu*k with a spat before the sponge of flex hit the wall then what can go wrong?
I mean, sure, that light isn't going to help any wall, but it looks like you can see the waves on it already?
 

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