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Looking for some advice sorry if I’ve posted in wrong section . I’ve been asked to go look tonight at a job . Basically open plan downstairs with a wood burner in middle with a door to access from both sides . Looks like the plaster has peeled away and underneath is blue grit . I’ve always used...

Hi all I am doing up a room that had been all previously wallpapered, when all removed I noticed one of the walls are made of this material and not sure what it is or how best to proceed with it. the wall is grey and has a lot of shiny speckles throughout which I’ve attached a picture. Any help...

My husband and I are currently going through our project and have come to the stage for the plastering. However we have ended up with a bumpy and strange finish. The builders tell us that they are going to fill it but to us it seems a lot of work? Both of us are not plasterers or builders so...

Hi all, I've been doing paint effects for a while now and usually we use a mix with Idenden pva etc in as a base texture coat. However I have a client who wants a concrete effect and faux plaster effect in their restaurant. After lots of research I tried out using jointing compound with water...

Hello everyone. I’m looking to get quotes for reskim / plastering for a 3 bed semi attached. How much should I be looking to pay? Walls currently are good but they have woodchip, if I rip out woodchip I might end up needing reskimming anyways. true or false? Just need a clean smooth finish what...

No experience. Just wondering how would you manage the gaps between the plasterboard. See attachments. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions. Appreciate it.

Hi I am new to this, we are building a timber frame house and wanted to put on a render board on the bottom with cladding above. We have been told by someone that silicone render looks awful after a couple of years, but don't know if we can use sand and cement render on the boarding without...

Hoping for a little advice if possible. Our boiler sprung a leak and water trickled down through the floor and damaged our bathroom wall. Thought i had dealt with the damp and waited months before stripping the paint and replastering. However when i did replaster parts look wavy. Uping touching...

New to the forum, I've recently finished my lvl2 diploma and about to go in for the red cscs card then do (o.s.a.t) while I'm working. Just wondering if anyone has any tips for the course/the future? Apprieceated!

We are looking for a couple of gangs of plasterers for work starting immediately in the Essex and Ipswich area. We are currently paying £3 m2 for setting work. Please inbox me or phone me on 07855 476355 for further details. CSCS cards required on all sites.

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