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  1. FrankNewman275

    Coving question

    Haha nice one Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  2. FrankNewman275

    Coving question

    I was thinking the same , is it a late Aprils fools Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  3. FrankNewman275

    Coving question

    Are. You serious Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  4. FrankNewman275

    cSkill Level 3 Solid Practical Assignments Version 2

    Hi level3 , would be interested in having a look at that , have you a link Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  5. FrankNewman275

    mould on dot and dab on membrane

    True Carlos ,I have an ongoing problem with a basement apartment , installed top of the range extraction fans about two monthes ago , so far so good Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  6. FrankNewman275

    looking for work

    From what I've heard , London is the place. Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  7. FrankNewman275

    Eye care - A warning

    Wise words two trowels, got a bad one years ago wet dashing ouch! On of my lads got some lime in his eye while patching a ceiling, I provided him the goggles but he wouldn't wear them , learnt his lesson though Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  8. FrankNewman275

    match texture in 1950s florida interior veneer plaster

    Do you mean anaglypta paper , it's like a patterned wallpaper used mostly for friezes Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  9. FrankNewman275

    Hi everyone

    Did you ever work for Kevin Mcmanus Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  10. FrankNewman275

    Hi everyone

    Welcome aboard sean, what part of Ireland you ftom Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  11. FrankNewman275

    GRP Stock mould

    We have used a product called international paint , bought from a ships suppliers , (they use it to seal boats ) and found a better sheen to the mould than shellac, but a dry model is preferable, Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  12. FrankNewman275

    What van

    Here's a new one, our Mercedes sprinter was behaving strange and warning light on , gave it to the mechanic , says the exhaust system was stolen , cost €4,680 plus VAT Thankfully insurance covers it, Insurance company says it is a common occurrence What next !!! Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  13. FrankNewman275

    Pee'd off

    I hate when I give a price to a builder for a one off , and he says I don't have that amount in for it . Sod off and learn to price you gobshite Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  14. FrankNewman275

    Pre plastering joints

    Who would be an employer !!!!! Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  15. FrankNewman275

    Odd one

    Hi Trevor , where are you working in Oxford, I lived there many moons ago,,superb architecture Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  16. FrankNewman275

    Cordless drill

    We bought one of the hitachi a recently, Good machine , but we use in in the workshop , bit heavy for site , we got a Bosch with 4.a batteries for site , Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  17. FrankNewman275

    Art deco cornice and a sloped ceiling

    Ryan if you can send me by email the profile , and the two angles , I normally use a bevel, I can send you back the profiles with an explanation of how I got them , It's [email protected] Regards Frank Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  18. FrankNewman275

    Art deco cornice and a sloped ceiling

    No problem Ryan , it can be difficult to get your head around, it's just geometry We don't need to do it often , but all my lads run from it, I'll send you something tomorrow Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  19. FrankNewman275

    Art deco cornice and a sloped ceiling

    Hi ryan , what do you need to know ? Sounds like a hallway or sloped ceiling A straight profile . An obtuse profile and an acute profile, The only problem I have had with jobs like this is convincing the client he has to fork out for three moulds, Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  20. FrankNewman275

    Art deco cornice and a sloped ceiling

    We used to deal with a company that took gypsum only in their skip, to sell on, unfortunately they went bust You best talk to the supplier gypsum /Lafarge , but of a nuisance
  21. FrankNewman275

    lime refurbishment

    We used a product called Beeckotex on a fairly large job some time back, removed the Loose paint, and gave it a fine sanding, then applied the Beeckotex, left to dry then sanded it,worked a treat. It's breathable and also reversable , which our conservation architect required. Picture Before...
  22. FrankNewman275

    cornice restoration

    Well done Mr Dundee, Nice finishing Plasterwork.ie
  23. FrankNewman275

    Lath/Lime Ceiling Failure.

    Yes and the waiting time between coats ,
  24. FrankNewman275

    Lath/Lime Ceiling Failure.

    Yes I think so too , listed building plus insurance are covering the cost, I think the client didn't like the inconvenience, but once we told her she would have access to her dressing room she was happy
  25. FrankNewman275

    Lath/Lime Ceiling Failure.

    Not sure what went wrong with photo ? Yes lime with fibres and skim Client wanted slab bond and skim, But the architect overruled her
  26. FrankNewman275

    Lath/Lime Ceiling Failure.

    [URL=https://s1301.photobucket.com/user/franknewman275/media/IMG_2876_zpsbae69497.jpg.html][IMG] Third Enquiry this week, where The lime plaster has de-bonded from the lath, has to be a record, normally we may get one a Month. Pricing to Patch what has fell and consolidate remaining area rather...
  27. FrankNewman275

    Advice on fitting heavy coving

    We have come across this stuff too, not sure where it came from but very poor quality , the face kept coming away from the re-inforcement and was very weak, they couldn't get anyone to fix it, ended up paying us to supply and fix in traditional fibrous
  28. FrankNewman275

    Cove adhesive price

    We've tried them all and find ca 120 Best by far , in the grand scheme our material costs are small compared to Labour costs Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  29. FrankNewman275

    Worldcup

    Never copped that john, I live next to croke park and it's great to see the friendly banter, Ther was a Wexford v cork match one Sunday , and about 20 Aston villa lads came I'm ( hard cases ) and they couldn't get over the way things worked , a great afternoon/ night singing / slagging I missed...
  30. FrankNewman275

    rated people

    Tried something similar a while back , but didn't pay for itself I think google is the way forward for companies now, used to pay15k per year for golden pages , it was about nine inches thick then, it's a pamphlet now, And of course the best advertisement is word of mouth
  31. FrankNewman275

    Worldcup

    What about GAA 80,000 at Croke Park no segregation , very little police , just good craic
  32. FrankNewman275

    quotes /

    I always put it in writing email or even text, no room for misinterpretation Often asked to quote on the spot , and told "we won't hold you too it " but never do.
  33. FrankNewman275

    Facebook anyone?

    I tried it , but got nothing out if it tbh
  34. FrankNewman275

    Checking correct practice.

    We have used a product called beekotex in the past, it's a very fine plaster. Applied by trowel and flattened Then after a few days a light sanding It's breathable and reccomend end over lime work , also reversible ( a big plus for conservation architects in this neck if the woods , not cheap though
  35. FrankNewman275

    site work

    Wise words Danny, I price jobs and. Told the competition is cheaper , but the job is mine at their price. No thanks , again everything is paid not worth it
  36. FrankNewman275

    Checking correct practice.

    If they are a reputable company, trust them , I'm sure they got their reputation from doing good work ,
  37. FrankNewman275

    Hi there

    Welcome aboard Irish Fine Art Plasterwork
  38. FrankNewman275

    Sore joints in fingers

    Low intensity laser therapy Sorted my knee problems after 5 sessions
  39. FrankNewman275

    Stronger or weaker

    Lime is softer than cement The perfect mix is 6.1.1 Sand cement lime The reason for the lime is to Make it more spreadable and breathable A lot of people use plasterciser instead
  40. FrankNewman275

    lime alternative to keenes cement for walls and mouldings

    Running cement mouldings in-situ , while interesting and nice to do, is really a labour of love , we would normally have to price this about 3 times the G.R.C rate , and still only break even , but nice to do , Good luck with it , look forward to seeing the photos www. Plasterwork.ie
  41. FrankNewman275

    lime alternative to keenes cement for walls and mouldings

    How about casting the dado and skirting in G.R.C or d I you have to do it in situ ,
  42. FrankNewman275

    Lime or S&C

    Airborne , sounds like he has been getting bad advice from others, A building like that needs to breathe Even constant painting is sealing it, Your idea to take off paint and repoint is the way forward IMO
  43. FrankNewman275

    Coventry/Kettering ewi

    Send me the details my bro in law based in Coventry , top class
  44. FrankNewman275

    Damp/ Condensation ?

    Thanks for that john
  45. FrankNewman275

    Damp/ Condensation ?

    Possibly , I'll fit a new one , any recommendations
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