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    plastering r.a.m.s

    hello does anyone have any generic plasterers RAMS they would be kind enough so send me? centered for site skimming mainly. or know where i can get a copy from without paying out? thanks
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    sole trader vs ltd

    Hi im a sole trader thinking about going ltd. can anyone with more knowledge on the subject explain any advantages or not to the switch. im a contractor work on commercial and housing sites mainly, with a couple lads. would ltd affect the way i get paid would it still be 20% deducted by main...
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    Float and set ceiling line.

    Anybody got any good tips on getting a bang straight ceiling line please. Done loads of rough and skim on comercial sites mostly where grid is being fitted so easy to get straight and flat as nothing in your way.. always notice the odd deviation when roughing to a ceiling looking down the line...
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    rigidur h board

    Anyone ever skimmed over these? Any issues cheers
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    Float and set m2 cost

    Never priced a decent sized job rough n skim suply before. Done plenty on site where there's pallets of hardwall waiting for you, but haven't a clue when pricing roughing yourself for builders ect. Anyone have any guidelines per meter cost they follow for suply please? Hardwall that is. Thanks
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    Spats. Speed skim issues

    Like the standard Speed skim prefer them to the metal bladed spats eze refina ect. I think they leave a nicer finish after troweling up, don't like how other spats fetch up water in skim. But does anyone else find speedskims drag like f**k if they're not kept not absolutely spotless? I'm...
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    3-4 bag buckets

    Can anyone recommend some good buckets for 3 n half to 4 bag mixes for skim? Looking for something not too oversized just to take 3 n half, 4 bags nicely and be reasonably hardwearing, any ideas? Cheers
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    Spot board

    Hello! Who prefers spot and stand, n who prefers to work from bucket? Coming round to spot board more recently gear seems to stay fresh longer. Always worked from bucket previously Does anyone know what size board I would need to take 3 bag mixes? cheers
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    Crap pva

    Hello! On really high suction backgrounds pva is not cutting it for me on bigger sets . Does anybody use anything else to control suction better. Sure I read about sbr being used before? If so what ratios please. Advice appreciated. Cheers
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    sraight lines advice?

    hello. does anyone have any tips to share on getting splayed wall / ceiling angle lines bang straight? particularly on re-skims where some are pissed to start with? on fresh board not such a problem. though ive seen pictures of some plasterers that stop bead all the splayed angles on vaulted...
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    distemper ?

    bit of advice please boys.
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    same mix?

    does anybody 2 coat with same mix? whats results like? ive always done a fresh mix for second coat as thats how i was taught. know some lads on site bang it on with same mix, must save loads of time but cant imagine finish being as good? just fancy one coating isnt it?
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    plastic dust sheets

    Seen some lads using these, look much neater and more professional than cloth i use. Any idea where you get the stuff from, does it come in rolls or what? cheap enough? info appreciated cheers
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    size stilts?

    im 6' 2" just orderd some 18-30 stilts hopeing these will be about right for most cases. what you recon?
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    advice please

    hi, helping a mate do a bit of skimming on a house hes bought. hes already boarded the ceiling in one of rooms, i went round to have a look and hes boarded upto the old (looks like wood) cornice. theres a fair lip on plasterboard and when level i will be skimming upto the curved edge of...
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    work or appreticeship. Rotherham / Barnsley / Doncaster / Sheffield ect Area

    work or appreticeship. Rotherham / Barnsley / Doncaster / Sheffield ect Area im 27 im looking for work with experienced plasterer or apprentership, or just work, in the rotherham / barnsley / doncaster / sheff or surrounding areas. a little about me- got into trade years ago as a...
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    good to be here

    evening lads, a little about me- im 27 from rotherham, got into trade years ago as a plasterers labourer and eventualy got on the tools, then did a 2 month course, and started business doing a few small jobs with a guy i met. anyway the bloke turned out to be a first rate dickhead, after...
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