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  1. FreeD

    Mansplaining

    First time I ever heard of the term 'mansplaining' when this clip went viral... Don't know why everyone seems to take it so personally...yes it can be annoying sometimes when people offer unsolicited advice to a professional...I've had it many times over the years from other...
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    Out of date

    Anyone else noticing plaster out of date and close to date in the merchants... Either they are over ordering or it's not shifting.
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    100mm mineral wool

    Anyone used it? it's the only breathable system that I can source easily locally. What do you do it you have high points? Can't rasp it back like EPS.
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    Lime/board finish mix

    Whats ratio hydrated lime/board finish mix for patching cornice please? Thank you!
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    Safety trainers

    Don't need a toe cap but looks like they all come with one...needs to be ultralight though. Any recommendations? I've been looking at the Puma trainers.
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    Reabilita Cal AC

    Anybody have any experience with it? I'll be using it as a finishing coat over Ecork as part of a wood fibre board insulation system. Setting times? Best way to finish for painting?
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    Lightweight material hose for Ritmo

    Fed up of lugging around heavy hoses...anyone got the lightweight hoses?
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    Stop beads against window frame

    I'd like to try and speed up masking and finishing window reveals so considering stop beading against the frame. Any tips on transferring the line of the bead to the frame? My beads are not always level if the frame is out. Was thinking to use a green laser with pendulum lock.
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    Getting out of the trade

    I have been accelerating my exit from the trade... 2 of the latest reasons CAZ in Bristol expanding soon and LTNS/15 minute cities coming soon. I feel for those going into the trade now...and personally I would not go into plastering now with the current environment. Within 10 years it could...
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    Roughing

    A word I hated when I started out in the trade...used to hear plasterers talk to customers and say 'We will rough the wall up' or 'rough it up first' ect...sounded terrible...don't hear it these days...
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    Email only

    Getting a lot of customers requesting email contact only... So f**king annoying ping ponging emails backwards and forwards... People are so weird all of a sudden since the pandemic and AI people don't want to talk on the phone?
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    Scaffolding - dementia

    Amount of times I've hit my head...anyone else worried? Someone should develop some kind of foam bolt cover.
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    Spray Cork

    Good insulator? Looking at the case study: https://corksoluk.com/latest-news/corksol-is-proven-as-the-leading-thin-internal-wall-insulation-solution-case-study/ It would seem there is no chance of an impact on EPC rating using this product when the required U value is 0.30W/m2.K for existing...
  14. FreeD

    Cavity wall tie replacement...

    Anyone done it? I have a few questions X
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    Dimples in multi finish

    Am I the only one getting these...doesn't matter whether it's over PVA...yellow grit etc I often get dimples in the plaster (small raised dots) really annoying pretty much on every set. They show up in the paint and look terrible. Anyone know what causes them? I never had an issue before. They...
  16. FreeD

    Hot pressure washer - paint removal

    Has anyone tried it with a machine like this? https://www.alidehire.co.uk/product/tempset-1-240v-pressure-washer-hire/
  17. FreeD

    Difference between Fassa KI7 and KC1?

    Anybody know?
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    Woodwork

    All coming out of the woodwork now... waiting on another quote waiting on another 2 quotes waiting on a few people to get back to me bit more than I was expecting will have to re visit the budget will have to speak to my husband/wife f**k sake
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    Internal insulation fixings

    Has anyone used these with insulated plasterboard?...I normally batten first or foam fix...but this looks quick. https://timco.co.uk/PIF110-plastic-insulation-fixings-white
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    VAT

    Watch the VAT lads...with this rampant inflation many of us will be pushed into it. There hasn't been an increase in the threshold since 2018.
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    8 X 4 Sheet - LWB Transit Custom

    Looking at new vans, someone I know bought a SWB transit and you can't get 8x4s down the side...they have to be laid flat. Anyone know if it's possible to get them down the side with a LWB custom?
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    Sponge float help

    Trying to master the sponge float when skimming and on a couple of jobs I've had an issue where plaster starts flash setting...e.g ceiling with lots of insulation above on a hot humid day...wet it down...sponge it and when I trowel after sponging I can see all the lines from the sponge...in some...
  23. FreeD

    £650 a cut

    On news hairdresser in London charging £650 a cut. Wondering if I'm undercharging...for the elite market £500 a day should be achievable. £300 a day is standard now fully booked until October every quote accepted.
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    Mark up

    Contractors what do you markup subcontractors quotes...e.g to cover time organising works, project managing, invoicing and paying. I'm marking up 20% on the labour at the moment but not sure if that is going rate...maybe more?
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    Sparky £100 per hour

    So lets talk about what to charge...granted this is in Cambridge and he probably has some filthy rich clients...but £100 per hour?...and you have Pimlico charging higher rates for plumbing in London. I'm actually thinking that I have been underpricing at £300 per day. Obviously got the gift...
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    Retarding bonding

    Any tips to re***d bonding? I find after mixing it up in the same bucket (even giving the bucket a good clean out between mixes) a few times it starts setting in a 1/4 of the time. Don't want to use a new bcuket every few mixes or spend hours getting them completely spotless.
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    Sponge float...one coat.

    Those who use the sponge float method... Anybody just put one thick coat on...spat then sponge on old walls? I'm doing 2 coats (without cleaning out bucket between mixes) but thinking is 2 coats necessary. Definitely no need to do 2 coats on plasterboard...but old walls?
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    Patching after electricians

    Had second fix done the other day on a development I'm doing and electricians had to relocate and run more wiring... I've been left with about 10 of these...cut out with hole saw... Unfortunately couple are right next to wall lights. So obviously I know how to patch these but I don't want any...
  29. FreeD

    Material price increases

    One leading manufacturer has had massive prices increases 25% plus...check the price of SBR, PVA, Silicone etc in the coming weeks we are all in for a shock! Apparently shortage of raw materials and shipping costs. Can anyone work out why customers have it so ingrained in their heads that all...
  30. FreeD

    £35 per hour

    Got chatting to the guy delivering kitchen today...told me he gets £200 a day for delivering kitchens, but he also does removals and charges himself out at £35 per hour...£45 with his mate... His only overhead is his van...
  31. FreeD

    Green Deal Axed

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56552484 'The government said many households were reluctant to apply for the grants - up to £10,000 - because they feared catching Covid from contractors coming into their homes.' Hahahahahaha what utter b*ll***s...oh I'm too scared of COVID to...
  32. FreeD

    Turnover test - 5th Grant

    5th 80% grant will be available to those whos turnover has been affected by at least 30%. My question is do the grants count towards turnover for April 2020 - April 2021? X
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    Bath clean air zone

    15th March - Commercial vehicles will have to pay. £9.00 per day. We work there occasionally...anybody live there or work there regularly? We will be charging for quotes and then itemising the charge separately on the estimate/invoice. Nightmare for those living in the zone...going to cost...
  34. FreeD

    Hardwall through EZE24

    Anyone sprayed hardwall with EZE24?
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    Lockdown.

    Headline news.
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    Salt neutraliser

    Why does it say on the back of the jerry can to wet down the surface before applying the salt neutraliser?
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    Best plasterer in UK

    Anyone ever wonder who is the best UK plasterer? Shame there is not a nationwide competition... Lots of things that could be judged speed quality of finish attention to detail etc
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    Labourers Rates

    Been on a couple of Facebook job groups for labs...they are demanding £14-£20 per hour. Some adverts recruiting at £20 per hour. I'm thinking about trying to raise my rates to £300 per day.
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    Tradeys

    Has anyone else heard this term been thrown around? This is what us experienced trades are now known as. Not sure what I think about it...hated it at first is it an Australian word?
  40. FreeD

    Spraying blue grit primer

    Anyone sprayed it? What did you use?
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    Accredited local suppliers

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53313640 So basically Rishi will announce these vouchers that only can be used with 'accredited local suppliers' I'm guessing that means the large companies that will just pocket this cash and carry out terrible workmanship Will probably be out of reach of...
  42. FreeD

    Excuses

    So we have all heard them all when customers have been left in the lurch for whatever reason...maybe they are a nightmare, penny pinching, carrot dangling, bad attitude, don't provide enough tea, provide tea but no biscuits, only have herbal tea, provide tea but with only 1 tiny biscuit etc etc...
  43. FreeD

    Nuts

    My phone has gone nuts...2 months booked in 6 jobs to quote...how long will it last? Anyone else feeling the pressure all of a sudden?
  44. FreeD

    Retaining Wall

    I've got to price a job on an old retaining garden wall...I know these jobs are high risk...wall generally looks in good condition...but existing sand/cement render is shot. I've looked at all the options and tanking...weep vents not an option so I'm thinking of battening the wall out either...
  45. FreeD

    Sourcing Multi

    Has anyone got a source for multi...are people seriously working and paying £30 plus a bag...just seen a 30 bags on Ebay for 1K :oops:
  46. FreeD

    Boris in ICU

    :cry: Hope he makes a quick recovery we need him back at the helm.
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    Petition...keep the pressure on.

    We are all hoping the government will provide a comprehensive financial support package for self employed ASAP...there is a possibility it will come soon but we need to keep the pressure on. Please sign and support this petition that is gaining pace...
  48. FreeD

    MAXITEK 140W LED DOUBLE SITE LIGHT 110V

    Anyone used them? http://metalfabsupplies.co.uk/gb/Maxitek_140W_Extreme_LED_Double_Tripod_Floodlight_110V/SLLED140D110MAX_.aspx
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