Got myself one of these mixing paddles after being recommended one by another plaster.
These paddles do mix the plaster quicker but I think also gives multi finish a creamer consistency (probably in my head but still)
These paddles are easy to clean mixed up to bags of multi easily but also...
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Boring thread I know. Will have some smart arse comments about being a messy spread too!
I am feed up with crappy cotton plastic back dust sheet as quality of them are poor.
What do you guys use?
I'm looking for something that can roll up, is light weight.
Corex great for jobs when...
I don't really do much rendering at all but have heard about serrated straight edges being the bees knees and showing up low spots.
Do you guys lay on, use normal straight edge fill hollows then use serrated edge, float it or just lay on, use serrated and fill hollows float it?
Might sound...
What in your opionion sets plaster faster?
Central heating or a cold draftt i.e. Window/door open/ no doors lol ?
Was skimming today in a pretty warm house, opened the door and window about 30 mins before skimming to cool the room down. Despite turning thermostat and radiators down house was...
What do you guys think of these threaded extensions for your mixer so don't have to hunch over so much when mixing?
Do they put extra strain on the mixers? Burn out brushes?
Thanks in advance for any info!
Matt
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Been doing some boarding today and noticed some of the plasterboards I got are light pink in colour in side.
They are horrid to cut and every cut needs a wrasp down even with my new gadget plasterboard cutter!
Has anyone else heard or had this?
Heard of rumours that BG are recycling...
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Just wondering if any of you guys have experienced this.
Nice silky smooth ceiling in bathroom. Decided to use wba instead of bluegrit.
Gave it a scrap before putting grit on. Left for about 5 hours, nice a dry!
Whilst troweling up second coat a big patch started to bubble! Oh cr*p.
Cut...
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Just a quick question about these canned plasterboard adhesives.
Do they meet building regs? (I'm guessing they must otherwise wouldn't be made)
I can see benefit on perfectly flat walls (how often does that happen) for cleanliness/ease and speed but surely it can not bond as well as a...
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I'm thinking of getting a power float for rubbing up sand and cement.
Fair enough I don't do much rendering or put much on but I am a tool tart and anything that makes life a bit easier and puts less strain on the body I am a fan of.
Was thinking of getting black plastic float and...
Here's a lunch time laugh for you all!!!!!!
Was looking at a post from Vincey last year about bad render jobs and came across a video from a diyer plasterer! Thought it was hilarious and found that he attempted to board a ceiling!!!!
"You must watch last minute of the video!!!!"
Matt
Just thought I would share this with you guys.
I recently discovered DAZ washing powder works wonders on a trowel.
Fill container with warm/hot water and some DAZ . Place trowels in for hour or two
Remove a lightly scrap the plaster falls away like wet sand!
Make sure you rinse trowels...
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Just quick question how your store and transport your trowels.
Been using a home made carrier/case but is bulky and am looking at the putz storage case?
Just a quick question , do you guys think they are worth the money compared to a Refina s*p*r*lex trowel?
What are your experiences so far with this trowel?
I like the Refina super flex but think of getting marshal town permaflex trowel
Matt
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I decided a career change from teaching to plastering 1 and a half year ago.
I did a city and guilds plastering course and have invested in a decent set of tools, trowels and a mixer.
I have laboured for a local plaster for 6 months every weekend and some evenings free of charge but...
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