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Experienced mf fixers and boarders required for immediate start in Liverpool area. We are looking for 8 or more people initially for ongoing works in a number of student accommodation developments and luxury apartments. On your own or in groups get in touch as this is a good opportunity. Dave...

loks very nice how much did the video cost to produce?

Shopfitting, commercial then yes taping is cheaper and easier, we do a lot of work in outlet villages. Splitting larger shops up with 20m x4m full height fireline walls. We can tape/joint 3 coats both sides in 1 day and the next day they can be sanded and painted. Normally just by 1 man. It...

Post some photos, is it all over or in specific areas, are there salts showing? The solid sand/cement you described may be too solid and trapping moisture.

Im doing a bit of roughcasting myself this week, repairs to a big house we have started painting, (3 week job) started chopping out the cracks today and revealed a lot of wood rot in lintels so its turned into more than just a cosmetic repair. Have not done much roughcasting before but i like...

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Link Removed We used to do a lot of pebbledashing, very rarely do we get asked anymore apart from matching up to existing As others have said, waterproofer in the scratch to kill suction and let your top coat or butter coat mix for as long as possible. We generally add a shovel of hydrated lime...

We used to have very nice Mersey fine, plastering sand in the North West. Proper, washed, sharp river sand, used to be great.. I know that there have been real problems with this kind of sand in the last 6-12 months, cracking and failing, I know of a few contractors who had completed full house...

Sounds okay to me. You could pay less but the cheaper you go expect lower quality finish

Lime wont stick to emulsion paint, prime with acrylic primer/grit You can get a decent finish, usualy two coats, dry overnight between. Sponge top coat and trowel up.

Thats what i was thinking, I have a plotter here and can help out if needed, that kind of vinyl is cheap enough and you could cut out a load at a time on a big roll, but weeding it all, transfer tape etc takes the time.. multiple colours can be a pain too.

Im thinking window stickers may not be ideal. Most plasterers have vans with no rear windows so bumber or just vinyl stickers would be better

All stencils are designed and cut at my studio. Get in touch if you want to try them

I think you are on the right track with a piece of pvc. A plastic flexible tool would work well, sand the edges with fine (1500) sandpaper for a smooth finish. There used to be plastic artex spatulas with a wooden handle that would work. Failing that, easyfill, can save frustration if you...

My posting fetish is almost done,, for tonight.. here is one more.. Link Removed

sandstone blockwork with carved stencil work and black pillars with company logo. Link Removed

here is another. the ceiling of this porch was finished to match the antique lantern in black plaster with gold wax. Link Removed It was not as straight forward as it seems. The oak posts had rotted at the base and the quarry tiled steps were also in need of repair. We had to carry out the...

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Yes, im bored this evening so i am uploading photographs again Link Removed A custom colour grey/blue stencil application in an unnamed location....

Some installation shots from another oak beam. Link Removed This particular beam takes pride of place in our showroom. People often overlook it and presume it is in fact real one..

Here are some photos from another application of Marmorino, using different techniques. Link Removed We refitted a local blinds company's showroom in January last year and as well as completing the interior building works, we were able to experiment with some of our finishes. We created a...

Here are some images showing one of our recent exterior marmorino applications in Chester. Link Removed The developer had originaly intended to use a High build textured finish. Therefore the base was not exactly left smooth! The sand/cement render was sealed with a siloxane/lime solution...

Looks excellent lads Well done Look forward to the video

Removing existing problem plaster before dabbing the boards is something else I think should be said. As TonyM said, airflow will normally cure condensation. if there have been windows replaced without trickle vents or chimneys bricked up without ventilation then this is normally the result.

Dabbing or screwing boards may be a cover up solution but idealy you should consider using a lime based or breathable plaster to cure condensation. It would require base coats and top coats but would be a long term solution. Insulated boards will hide the condensation and the finished surface...

Yes, PDMarlow wrote the marmorino section, You should read it too, the authors are English and it gives a good explaination about why the UK stopped using lime and this led to cement finishes taking over. The need for fast rebuilding after the war was one of the reasons..

Thanks Danny Posting off phone today so links are fiddly. I contacted the author after reading it because it was such a good read. Its got some nice pictures in, not pop up im afraid

I have not posted for a while but i will be back soon.. Have a lot on at the moment including some exterior marmorino applications whilst the nice weather is here. I would advise anybody intersted in using lime finishes to go and get this book Using Natural Finishes, i bought a copy last...

You can have a go without training, watch youtube videos and ask as many questions as you can but if you want to take it seriously then i would advise taking a course, it is nothing like plastering and without experienced tuition you may never understand the concept and would waste a lot of time...

I was told by an old plasterer a few years ago that the stain or colour should be applied when the plaster has set but before it has dried out. Pretty much the same day. I tried it on a couple and it worked well. Once i made a nice detailed two part beam (t shaped) and the client left it to...

They are suprisingly easy. I use a wire brush, bits of sweeping brush, small tool, gauging trowel. Anything realy. I had an old chunk of wood as a model and the client was well impressed. I stabbed some 'worm holes' with a pin and a friend of the client told them to get the woodworm...

I think that one was done over a few days. We took the wall out and fitted the RSJ too. That was my first ever attempt. Ive done a few more since then that were done in a day. Much more satisfying than ordinary plastering

A video of images from an immitation oak beam YouTube - Creating an oak beam

Looks very nice and works well with the light from the window. Well done

The future is here already EASY FILL

I have came across this problem a few times. The best sugestion I had was to use sulphate resistant cement in the backing coats. I used to do a lot of damp remedial work for Peter Cox preservation and it was suggested to me by one of their surveyors. The sulphur released from burning fossil...

Here are some helpful application videos featured on Youtube YouTube - novacolorsrl's Channel

pitted finish There are a few ways to achieve a pitted finish Another technique you could try. Apply a thick first layer of medium grain lime plaster, finish with a mildly wet sponge float and allow to dry. The float can be moved in circular motions or dragged straight for a different...

Top tip: When refuelling, put an extra 50p or so in, Tell the attendant the pump is too sensetive now and you have no change or means to pay. They are unlikely to take any action over this amount or even take your reg. Do this every time you fill up to make your own fuel savings.

Fuel prices must be the biggest money worry for most people now. Things were hard last year and fuel still crept up. Now the latest hikes and this years further increases are going to increase prices and pressure for all of us. Road tax will also now follow suit for our types of vehicles...

Carraraboy, i agree with you about the experience thing. I am also here to offer help and advice to anybody who is trying to get into this form of plastering. I try and be as careful as i can regarding specific product advice and would not rubbish or favour one supplier/product or give advice...

The false alias thing is annoying. Ruins an otherwise useful forum and is clearly obvious in this section

Personally, I find white never seems to have the same effect as using a colour. Most clients seem to ask for white, then seem disapointed as there is no variation or movement in the finish and it can have a plastic look. It is always a popular choice, (ipod looking) and works well on ceilings...

Marble, venetian or polished plaster, whatever it is known as, it is growing, I started almost 3 years ago and it was a lonely struggle, often I would have to work for free just to get people interested. I was fortunate to have a few lucky breaks and a good existing customer base. I still think...

In my opinion 3M tools are an excellent choice and work very well with lime finishes, they are made of very flexible, high grade stainless steel and are finished to an excellent mirror finish. I do use some Pavan trowels and think that they are equally as good but tend to be a lot more...

I agree that the price has contributed to the small market for these finishes. I dont think the material is particuarly expensive. But its not as simple as buying a bag of skim. There are a lot of different finishes to choose from, most require a specific primer, waxes and colour also adds...

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Hi steve, im sure we have something suitable, if you want to come over and try some different finishes here you are welcome Have a look at the concrete solutions brochure on the website. There are A few possible products that we could tint to a lead colour. Will need a penetrating sealer to...

Whilst they do have a good acrylic range, africa, dune, swahili, they also have an excellent range of traditional, natural finishes. I could be considered an expert on this subject. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Firenzecolor for the last 3 years, they have over 12 years of...