s.p.t plastering
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Got to give a hand on a render tomorrow, aren't they suppose to be the best floats to use for rubbing up sand and cement?
I picked up a emir wooden float today.
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s.p.t plastering said:
Nearly bought one myself let us know the verdict on it once you've used it. An old boy told me that back in the day they would always chuck their wood floats into a bucket of water the minute they got to work and let it soak until the walls were ready to rub. Might be worth trying....
s.p.t plastering
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essexandy said:s.p.t plastering said:
Throw it on the nearest fire and carry on using your nice plastic float that won't go out of shape just as it's nicely worn in
Don't say that andy....lol
I use to work with an old boy...and ge mad me a hardwood float that was mint!!
What's the best ones then? The emir plastic ones?....someone stood on mine...u can't use them new though!
essexandy
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I like the Emir plastic floats for scratch floats but prefer the cheaper (softer) plastic floats for rubbing up and screeding. I always get rid of the pattern on the face of a new float and put a bit of work into the edges with some sandpaper to artificially wear them in.
irish_spread
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spend a half hour with an electric sander on ur new plastic. Always does the trick
richardbrown
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irish_spread said:
After half an hour mate all you will have left is a handle!
irish_spread
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not with a black n decker ;D
s.p.t plastering
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No mate....lol
The wind and rain has been so bad these past couple of days, that we can't float it.
Murder, has soon as i start abother job, it seems to be a nice day.
The wind and rain has been so bad these past couple of days, that we can't float it.
Murder, has soon as i start abother job, it seems to be a nice day.
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