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  1. FrankNewman275

    Broomshank corners

    We actually get enquiries to replace these In Georgian houses around the city, timber uprights and plaster arch, We normally do both in a hard plaster, they are called staff beads here with a birds quirk detail at the bottom, but everyone calls them broom handles, www.plasterwork.ie
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    Paper trail

    They put in a bulkhead for air con 1 length per room in top hotel in Dublin, We had already completed 20k worth of work no problem, deposit up front then payment when finished, But this was the last phase and they didn't need us anymore, Sound familiar anyone Irish Fine Art Plasterwork |...
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    Paper trail

    No mate the reduction of €500 was for work we couldn't do , The total was for alterations to 39 bedrooms which was priced and approved Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Paper trail

    Had a problem getting paid for work from a company, claimed we did not finish all the work and holding 3k. Truth is there was an area they couldn't give us access to at the time ,a day's work for two men. So I went through my phone, downloaded about 30 messages from me to their Forman requesting...
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    early retirement

    Cheers john, at least you had the sense to hold off, as you know things here went crazy , banks throwing money at people, interest only , all of a sudden everyone was a developer, A lot of good people are in big trouble, all walks of life , tradesmen , professional's , even boy bands Irish...
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    early retirement

    Hi john , how did the rise in prices affect you , my plans were wiped out by the drop in house prices here Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Cornice identification help please

    There are so many different cornices , unless he knows who originally made it would be simpler to get it remade . We have made up five different cornices for an irish builder working in London recently, said he can't be arsed traipsing around looking for it, Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish...
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    Doing an invoice

    The way it works here , if your not a limited company but a sole trader, You need to register your business name eg. masterplaster .then open up a bank account using your name and the trade name eg. Fred blogs T/A master plaster Covers both situations and protects your business name Irish Fine...
  9. FrankNewman275

    Render cove below soffit

    Get it made in GRC , we make ours about 10mm depth very lightweight, Any fibrous firm should be able to help Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Purchase order

    Mate of mine use to have a set charge for time and materials €x per hour and 25% for materials , reckoned it covered collecting/ordering materials ETC Could see his logic www.plasterwork.ie
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    Irish Plasterer looking for work

    We do a bit of supply only , that's only recently though, Seems to be a lot of work going on at The moment , but digs are expensive Best of luck Bolger sounds familiar , what was your dad's first name Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Irish Plasterer looking for work

    Welcome gavin . Who did you work for in Dublin Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Famous clients...

    No mate , but they never got free cornice either Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  14. FrankNewman275

    Famous clients...

    Bono, Adam clayton, Larry Mullin Michael flatley, dermot weld Michael Oleary Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Odd one here

    Yes mate swings and roundabouts, Bite the bullet and move on Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Odd one here

    Yes doesn't happen often and is not a problem until it's a problem, We have the opposite , we ran a mould to match existing and cast a length for a customer and never took a deposit ( mistake by one of the lads) customer won't answer now and we are left with the cast, and out of pocket ...
  17. FrankNewman275

    The GREATEST sport you will ever watch

    I think it's the second fastest, ice hockey the first I had €20 on the draw at 10-1 Very happy with hawkeye Great atmosphere around Croker www.plasterwork.ie
  18. FrankNewman275

    If theres one thing the customer can do

    Don't sit there watching us for the whole day and talking rubbish to us. Don't agree a price with us , then produce a Q.S. Out of the blue who wants a breakdown of every item . Don't agree a price then when the work is finished try and renegotiate Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art...
  19. FrankNewman275

    What van

    We were told by insurance assessor they were a waste of time as they take them too We had security bolts fitted , they took them? I suppose it's their job , seem to be one step ahead Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  20. FrankNewman275

    What van

    We has catalytic convertor stolen from 2 of our Mercedes sprinter vans last night , both parked outside houses in normal housing estate, Cost about €5,000 each , insurance covers most of it , but we will be f@@ked at renewal ,and this also happened a couple of monthes ago at a different...
  21. FrankNewman275

    Mould advice

    Super job . Well done Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  22. FrankNewman275

    P1SS taped protection

    Pass them on to me as well , cheers Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    P1SS taped protection

    Who supplies it , I'd also be interested Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    First van

    Big house , who supplied it ? Are hodkins & jones still big ? Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Mould advice

    Mike is spot on , although the initial cost of the silicone may seem expensive , it is the best option in the long run,with a couple of tracks in the core to ensure the rubber sits back into it. And keeps the casts straight , nice work , is it matching existing or a stock mould Irish Fine...
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    First van

    Don't get a Mercedes sprinter, awful trouble , consider a ford transit Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  27. FrankNewman275

    FIFA World Cup 2014

    Went there for international game with Ireland, super time , no hassle at all , all the fans mixed well Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Historic Building Conservation student with a question

    Hi nick We do a lot of this work , looked at a ceiling this morning in fact , The client noticed cracks , and asked me to look at it,I'll be giving him a report and method statement , Email me and I'll help you if I can, I'm not sure wharf a thermal camera will show , normally cracking , and...
  29. FrankNewman275

    Overboarding a coved ceiling.

    My thoughts also haha www.plasterwork.ie
  30. FrankNewman275

    Roman Cement Photos

    Superb work, well done Irish Fine Art Plasterwork | Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  31. FrankNewman275

    Plasterers wanted Lincoln/Chesterfield

    €17 to €18 per hour is average here , with holidays ETC Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  32. FrankNewman275

    shellac, an alternative ?

    We use poly bond ( or similar) I have Found shellac had shot up in price , seemingly a shortage of lacs Strange but true Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    At least Ryan is looking to learn , and not afraid to ask questions , any gobshite can come on here slagging someone , but not contributing anything positive Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    Done , send me your tax clearance cert and we are good Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    3,25 per metre excluding vat Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    Taking or giving ? Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    No sorry , fibrous guys go first , Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    No because it would actually seal the area, a lubricant would be required, If no lubricant , don't use the shellac at all . Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    You mean shellac, that's a sealer not a lubricant , sorry if I sound supercilious , I didn't look up the spelling but predictive text did Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    How about some grease Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    Any 'fibrous fella' I met can also plaster , as that's how they learned their trade, for various reasons they then specialised in fibrous But can do both Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    I think I know her Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  43. FrankNewman275

    Coving question

    Whats her name Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  44. FrankNewman275

    Coving question

    Time spent on it , plus trying to convince client it doesn't look like a 50 pence piece, As opposed to running it , or getting it cast , makes more sense, I know it's only coving but I am not convinced it will bend to shape Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    Does that mean you can't show me , and I get to keep the clown outfit Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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    Coving question

    I still don't think it will be an acceptable finish, but if you can show me otherwise I will stop my patronising and donate my clowns outfit to charity, Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  47. FrankNewman275

    Coving question

    I don't agree with your comment there's no right or wrong way ! I seen something similar where a guy cut the coving in six inch pieces and fixed it to the curve , it looked shite, I would call that the wrong way , Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  48. FrankNewman275

    Coving question

    Don't think that , but j do have 36 years experience and I know the right way and the wrong way , sorry you don't appreciate my opinion but as it's a forum I just try to give advice to others . Obviously you know best To call someone a clown on a forum you must be really tough I am scared...
  49. FrankNewman275

    Coving question

    Sorry caddie thought it was a wind up Ok take a profile , and a template of the curve , then run a reverse mould , Take a cast and then fit Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
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