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We are a 2 man team available for domestic and commercial work. Based in the north east can cover area from York up to Newcastle. Looking for skimming rendering dot & dab work

Looking at a monorex job do i need to use a mesh in it. That raises another question when and why do we use a mesh. Obviously it adds strength

I had some damp proofing done on a 1930s terrace house that I let. The firm used are Sovereign approved and used there system. I was warned that it could take upto 18 months for the work to dry out sometimes longer and not to be concerned about salt deposits on the walls this was nothing...

​I ve been asked to block up a fireplace and skim the wall. I was was going to brick up the opening then apply a backing coat of hardwall. Then i would skim the wall job done. Ooh nearly forgot to tell you i would of course leave a hole and cover with a vent. Does this sound the correct way...

Help !! I ve got 8 ceilings to do this week starting on tuesday. Think its time i invested in a proper hop up. But who stocks them. Do any of the nationals like b & q or wickes stock them I checked the likes of tool station. They all just seem to stock those cheap flimsey looking things...

Hi I need a bit of advice . I ve got a bathroom to skim, including ceiling. The ceiling is in sound good condition but its been painted its not emulsion looks like it could be gloss to me or is it that bathroom paint that is on the market. the property is an old terrace house if it is gloss...

What sort of m2 metrage would be expected from a days work if working on site and skim only ?

as the header says I m wanting to breaking into plastering. I have been at college since last year and am just waiting to take my level 2 exam. I have advance quickly thru the course learning and picking up all that has been put in front of me. I have had more exposure than most get to skimming...

​Just a quick question on when to use tanking slurry. Different people give different expla​nations as where to install the slurry. Some say onto the substructure and others insist that it goes on top of the scratch coat. For me. Surely it goes on to the substructure in ordeerr to protect the...

​I will soon be finishing my Cskills plastering Diploma Level 2 & am looking for more experience out on jobs. I am looking for someone who can show me the ropes so that I can build up my speed while achieving the required finish needed with nice clean angles and knowing when and when not to...