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I’ve only used TC15 a few times and I added a small amount of water (150 ml approx) because of the same thing and it’s been fine.

I think it looks like a tyrolean that’s been painted. The tyrolean most probably was applied to cover a multitude of sins on the original render that was applied to cover dusty blown brickwork. That worked for a while until areas started failing due to the original render and the fact that it...

Not be for long when you’ve got to charge it up with new electric bills

No that’s the Scottish in general

Good luck but I prefer a clove hitch.

Best advice is get a recommended plasterer from your local area, don’t do this yourself you’ll balls it up!!! The first thing everyone sees is the exterior of your home don’t scrimp on the render. If you’re budget is tight don’t bother doing it yet save up for a later date, that brickwork’s not...

Had me puzzled for a while…. I think John was trying to explain that he broke is trowel by removing tiles the tiler f**k*d up on. That’s my interpretation but could be wrong?

Please don’t take offence but I think you’ve done it yourself and that’s why it’s shite! Any competent plasterer wouldn’t have plastered over wet blue grit and would’ve put a heater on.

Closer fight than the first but right man won again. Anthony made a bell end of himself at the end!!

I always do continuous band around perimeters, soffits, electrical points etc. Best practice to also place solid bands to reveals, rads and anything else that’s going to be fixed to the wall. lots of plumbers and kitchen fitters are wank and end up blaming the plasterer for their sort comings...

This is got to be a bite!!

Lots of hair dye!

Only mix it to a smooth consistency that’s it!! No need to keep mixing get it on the wall or ceiling. If you mix it again once it’s been mixed it will weaken the strength/ bond of the plaster.

Mixture of poor beading, thin finish (one coat) and the weight of that planter won’t be doing it any favours if there’s nothing for the fixings but plasterboard.

There’s a house near me that I walk past with the dog and have seen this on the gable. I thought it was because the overall thickness looked little over 10mm but now you mention the blocks I’ve seen bits of glass and other shite mixed in the blocks in Travis. I don’t do a lot of render but when...

As above but you can get a specific algee cleaning agent, dilute as specified then with a soft brush apply to stained areas the leave for a few days the rinse off “don’t use a jet wash” your render will not have fully cured yet. All above is pointless until you’ve got enough overhang on your...

Looks like a Handboard a hawk as a beak and feathers.

I’ve mistakenly plastered with finish that was near a year out of date (builder dropped a bag out of the lockup off with new gear) and it smelt unusual and was chewy to trowel on so I flattened it and second coated with fresh gear, It finished fine. I’d swerve the finish but just PVA the boards...

Double sound boarding ceilings today, was fitting acoustic insulation and counter battening with resilient bars yesterday (emotional in that heat).

I’d shutter the perimeter and top it with concrete a minimum of 4” or 100mm thick. Ratio 3 gravel : 2 sharp sand : 1 cement. Don’t bother with the waterproofer but you could lay a visqueen down if you the slab internal.

I’ve used metal thin coat stop beads for a shallow arch so long as you get a good fixing! but prefer the plastic ones. If it’s a reskim and the arch is in good nick I’ve also used the external corner trowel near the end of the set.

If I was looking at that job I’d of said I’d forgot something in the van then drove off.

Yes but I wouldn’t of fixed the battens to the brickwork (would have at least a 50mm cavity between studwork and external brickwork)

Wank idea just like your tape.

Letter head on A4 paper, second class stamp (first if your flush or want to impress)

Email FFS

You’ll be better off buying an external cable cover and sticking it on with CT1. Comma companies use them sometimes but use silicone and they end up falling off so use CT1

All telecommunication companies are the same I had to have a new phone line fitted and asked the lad to drill from the outside- in (made sure there were no obstructions and it was were I wanted it inside). He refused said it was against company policy, I explained that I was a plasterer and...

That’s shocking your best to cut your losses. What area are you from there will be someone on here that can help you.

Agree with John paint bubbles, it’s a pain in the arse when it happens. Get the plasterer back and if he’s decent he’ll reskim that wall (easy fix). That’s when blue grit etc is worth the extra time.

Agree, sounds a mare for the lack of materials. I’d of done what the local’s do knock it off S&C scratch let it cure then floating coat with a sponge finish. The paint it up after a few weeks.

Different manufacturers have different specs as well as different area/council building inspectors. Essentially it’s in case of a fire and insulation losses it’s bond due to heat the secondary fix holds it in place (that’s the theory). The fixings they have used look to be external plastic ones...

Definitely need removing then as elite exteriors said dot and dabbed then secondary fixed. If they don’t do this then the boards will move and you’ll get cracks on your walls later down the line.

Your plasterer is not a plasterer he’s a chancer.

He needs a purpose that’s the main problem with all this mental health business at present. f**k the social media shite off and get out for a walk in a rural environment. I love the simple things now wildlife, sun on on my back, fresh air and it costs bugger all.

I’ve never spent a penny on on wood that I burn, Geordies are tighter than Yorkshire folk.

I started off with just seasoned timber, now I burn anything so long as it’s dry wood with no paint on. Smokeless coal also if I haven’t got a lot of wood left.

I used to get a chimney sweep for the first couple of years £50 a sweep then thought b*ll***s bought a kit online for about £60 do mine then my dad’s I just use a cordless drill. But it’s worth buying the cover for the door saves a lot of mess. Not rocket science.

What size is your room John? I’ve got a 5kw multi stove My room dimensions 4.8m x 4.5m then a bay window on top of that and it gets very hot even when it’s closed down. Like Tom said anything over 5kw and you’ll need air vent. Here’s my log stores that I knocked up with buck shee timber and...

Bought the wife a push bike so we can enjoy rides together (well hopefully that’s the plan). It’s been over 30 years since she last rode one so should be interesting.

I agree with you, blocks got piss wet through/ cavity insulation wet or damp. Will take an age to dry out completely. That’s the most likely cause. Not much you can do apart from get the heating on and crack a couple of windows open in this weather.

Yes I agree with you but that work is shite!!! Light or no light.

I did a curved bay last year knock off and replace. Trouble I found was sourcing a render board manufacturer that spec’s boards that could be curved ( later found knauf do one rrrr). So I used ply (f**k on to shape the flared bell base) then stapled a membrane to it. Fixed a stainless EML over...

See what your saying but I’m a plan for a worst case scenario kind of person and anything else is a bonus. How some people go on I couldn’t sleep at night. Release that I’ll never be a millionaire but so long as I have my health and plenty free time I’m happy.

Inflation was discussed on here about six months ago and people were saying it’s a good thing if you have a few properties etc. I expressed my concerns as did Hector and a couple of others, worm is turning now I’d hate to have a sizeable mortgage, car on finance etc. Have to agree with Hector...

Bit of a random thread for a new member. It’s a plasterers forum Handboard or hawk etc.

If you’re fit and able go for it. With regards to dropping price and labouring, I’d tell you to pay me more for training you.

Totally agree by the time all that’s set up I’m on my way home

Reminds me of my dad, years ago we were on a job and the fella looks at my dads well worn boots ands says I’ve a set of spare boots what size are you? My dad says if there free anything from an 8 to a 10!!!

You’re probably right if you used the standard leg straps they come with, my legs always throbbed with them as you have to pull the tight for stability. Then another plasterer let me try his with the padded Velcro leg straps and I’ve never looked back.