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Aright Ben. Not at all will i mistake it for a job offer. In all honesty im just curious about getting out with an experienced plasterer to see the daily routine. I might realise its not for me. As for the donkey work thats what i expected anyway and certainly wont let you down in that part. Ill...

Hi Brp. As you can see im working from Mon-Wed every week. All week this week. Would it be possible for you to give me a trial one of the days later on next week free labour just to get involved and you can take a look at me as well.

yes mate ive got a red plastering trainee card. No im not registered self employed due to my current employment.

cheers Danny. Yes Clemo most of the plastering jobs ive done on my own so far outside of college have been an absolute struggle for me but have somehow managed to pull it of to a decent standard anyway. To be fair though mate plastering aint the only bxxxxxd of a job. The job im doing now in a...

Im well passed that stage mate. Im up and out the house at 6am most mornings on my way to work to be in for 7. Im in work tomoz as well doing extra days whilst im trying to get on with a plasterer but my gaffer knows my situation and is happy for me to do mon-wed for him. I travel 45mins each...

Im in West Bromwich mate but bought me a diesel estate a few weeks back purposely for travelling hoping to get on with someone who will show me the ropes. Got me a part time job to pay for my travelling expenses as well as my living. So the circumstances perfect for me at the moment. Im in no...

Cheers Plasterman. If you ever need a bit of free labour on the odd day or two on a thurs or fri i would be grateful just to gain some experience of ya. Just keep me mind mate.

Cheers lads. I know what your saying about the age thing but im a fit and healthy guy and aint scared of hard work. Plenty years left in me yet. Plus with age comes common sense,reliability and more aware of health and safety issues plus good manners. Im prepared to work for small money for a...

Anyone looking for a plasterers labourer/improver. got my level 1 and 2 diploma in plastering which i completed last year. got my own transport and tools. Im 39 from West Midlands area. Im working in a pallet yard mon-wed at the moment so will be available thurs-fri for a trial maybe leading to...

I know what your saying Kitchy. Been working in pallet yards for the last 15 years handballing and repairing pallets. When i get home im knackered and every morning feel like someone has kicked the crap out of me only to go and do it all over again. For crap money as well. Cant see it being much...

Cheers lads. Ive definately learnt a hell of a lot on my own but also picking up bad habits when trying to improve and speed up. Whoever gives me a chance will get a hard worker with common sense and willing to learn. Im a bit quiet at first but in no time become one of the lads who likes good...

Hi lads. Anyone looking for a plasterers labourer/improver. West Midlands area. Willing to travel a reasonable distance. Ive got my level 1 and 2 plastering diploma gained last year at Walsall college. Im currently working in a pallet yard mon-wed part time. So im looking to work with a more...

I was advised at college that nails werent used anymore exspecially for ceilings. Its only small peices where they have knocked a cupboard out in the bathroom and want it boarding out around an obstacle where the stairs run underneath. Plus a thin strip in the ceiling. Then overskim.

Cheers Clemo :) . Luckily i do have common sense.

Alright lads. Just a quick question. Ive got to nail or screw a bit of 9.5mm plasterboard on some timber at my mates house and then skim over it. Not a big job gladly. At college we just used normal nails to save on cost. Was told textbook to use galvanised or zink. Went in Wikes today and the...

@themucky1 Its been a few months back mate. A couple of firms Wolverhampton way. One was a feeder company for the college but they seemed more intrested in the young lads for the appernticeships. Give me a few numbers mate i would appreciate that. Ill give them a ring once i get my car back on...

Cheers Danny.

Im based in West Bromwich flynnman. Boing boing :)

I dont think i was as bad as that the very first day i picked a hawk and trowel up Kitchy

Cheers Pug. Im a bit of a perfectionist mate. I wont be happy till im getting the best results. My last 2 sets ive flattend them across a bit earlier. Looks much flatter than my previous work. Made the later stages easier as well. Plus drying out all one colour.

lol Plasterman. I thought you was serious till i pressed play :)

Im 39 Kitchy. I completely agree with you mate. Ive rang around and emailed a few local firms and heard nothing back. Ive got a part time job already. Would be willing to give an experienced plasterer a day or 2 each week some free labour. Like i say im not urgent to get into the trade full time...

I did two and half years at college pal. Just looking for some positive advice to take with me for when i do my next bit of working my way up. Only so much you can learn at college. Skimming wasnt the only things i learnt the basics of. I did rendering ,screeding ,dot and dab, floating as well...

I hardly put much water now compared to when i started which has definately helped. My main question though. At colloge i was always learned to flatten with the up and down motion. My last few attempts i have been flattening by going across the wall in the opposite direction to laying on. The...

Yes Kitchy your right. Just got transport problems at the moment. Head gasket gone on motor. would it be a good idea to veer away from the textbook stuff in order to suite the individual as long as the finish is getting better?

Alright lads. Finished my Level 2 plastering at college 5 monthes back. Done quite a few skimming jobs on my own property and friends and family including ceilings and two full stairs and landings. They was very pleased with the finish results seeing as it cost them materials only. During...

Yes Marshy. Thats what im trying to do.

Yea Zombie. im prepared for that. Thanks for that advice imago. Like you said ive got to be prepared to put things right once in a while when it goes tits up. Good to hear different opinions. Plus i dont mind some constructive critisism either. Part of the learning curve.

I did drop all the fittings lads for a better finish. Usually i just get it on and then go back and flatten it with both coats. I tried to take the next step though and keep it tidy as i went along. Thats where i lost my precious time i think. I reckon i needed more pva on as well but the...

Cheers Nicm

Yes coop. Being honest i would definately put it down to my lack of speed and experience.

Yes mate. Gonna have another crack at it on Tuesday.

I worked in factories and warehouses most my life clemo and although stability was a good factor. The pay was also bad and it bored the absolute crap out of me. Just felt like i needed a change, and being a hands on type of person and wanting to learn a difficult skill to master, that what i...

So i passed my level 1 and 2 plastering diploma at college a couple of monthes ago so not at all experienced outside that enviroment yet. During that time ive plastered every ceiling in my house with the results getting better with each attempt. My last 2 attempts ive got to say was nearly...

Hi CTPlastering. You have a very good point there. I was thinking though maybe i could also pass some work back to them. I think getting the work once experienced would be one of my strong points.

emailed you mate

Unlucky James ha ha. I was brought up right next to the hawthorns. Big albion fan here. My brother works right next to the Villa ground.

Ha ha Scotty. Jonnyboy is the nickname ive had a few times. I live in West Bromwich in the West Midlands.

Hi All, new to this site so thought id say hello and introduce myself, My names John, About 3 months ago i finished college doing my diploma level 1 and 2 which took me nearly 3 years to complete. As a 39 year old and worked in factories and warehouse environments i decided i needed a change of...

Hi im looking for work as a plasterers labourer/improver. Ive just completed my plastering level 1 and 2 plastering diploma at college. Im 39 and got my own tools and transport. Im a hard worker,reliable and responsible with common sense. Ive done quite a lot of skimming to my own property and...

Hi im looking for work as a plasterers labourer/improver. Ive just completed my plastering level 1 and 2 plastering diploma at college. Im 39 and got my own tools and transport. Im a hard worker,reliable and responsible with common sense. Ive done quite a lot of skimming to my own property and...