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stuart23

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Just been to see a cottage that has been ripped out and completely plasterboarded from top to bottom. Builder has asked me to do a rough finish on this to fit in with it being an old building. How would this be achieved on to plasterboard?

Just waiting for the 'plaster to your usual standard' jokes...
 
I have seen work like this done with Bonding rather than finish so you can buid out and leave the face a bit open in places and looks ok when decorated. Why don't you do 2 test panels on handi boards and let the customer decide then at least you know what they are really looking foe and more importantly what they will accept.
 
One hint is to not use beads and use plastic to,smooth down the corners, its too subjective to advise on , but a one coat finish leaving varying depths and hollows, you could,also pcreate cracking in it. Very difficult to describe, you need to,do tests areas and get his view,
 
Only problem i now have is trying to price it as have no idea how long it'll take and how much materials. Whys things never simple...
 
raggles said:
I have seen work like this done with Bonding rather than finish so you can buid out and leave the face a bit open in places and looks ok when decorated. Why don't you do 2 test panels on handi boards and let the customer decide then at least you know what they are really looking foe and more importantly what they will accept.
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good advice mate ,one person rough is anthers smooth ,test panels
 
Day work is the only way to do it, you cannot price something you have no idea how to do or what they want, not saying you cannot do it, but you can't print off their view from inside his head, it could go badly wrong.
 
Try bonding then sponge float it all over the place when its picking up then skim it and when the the skims near set go over it with a dry sponge
 
Another thing i would ask them about if you decide to go the day rate route is Bull nose corners. I know you said it is already boarded but for the kind of look they are going for bull nose corners would suit more IMO
 
You can do it with skim or onecoat plaster, or bonding like already said.
Skim would be cheaper material wise but depends how thick you want it if it's mega thick i'd go for onecoat plaster.
Like said definitely do some sample boards on offcut plasterboard, so you can both agree on one then he can't say that's not how I want it :RpS_biggrin:

Just trowel it on to whatever thickness in short random strokes & leave it.
 
Never give the customer too much choice,two samples will be enough and dont tell the builder how you achieved it. Work out how long it would take to skim to a smooth flat normal finish and deduct 20% for this imo.its artexing really!
 
Think i'll spend the weekend trying different methods thats been suggested onto boards and then show the customer 2 that are easy enough to do and look good.
 
jamesthefirst said:
Never give the customer too much choice,two samples will be enough and dont tell the builder how you achieved it. Work out how long it would take to skim to a smooth flat normal finish and deduct 20% for this imo.its artexing really!
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Deduct ! deduct! he is an artisan creating what only a true craftsman can create and besides the paranoia he will suffer while doing this will probably cause him to take just as long to finish it :RpS_laugh:
 
stuart23 said:
Only problem i now have is trying to price it as have no idea how long it'll take and how much materials. Whys things never simple...
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Just done a pub job they wanted the same finish rough ,so between all the ceiling beams did it with bonding and flattened it a little , walls used skimming with a couple of handfuls of bonding 2 coats and used a sponge looks good when painted, it should take you less time to do than a spot on set but quote it the same
 
catapult effect will look mustard................have you though about wallcrete...............:RpS_thumbsup:

I was also gonna say just get spanky in with his special skimming but ive ripped him enough already............:RpS_biggrin:
 
Ask for advice on making a nice job and get slaughtered.
Ask for advice on making it look rough - 20+ replies in an hour and a half :RpS_laugh:
 
i done a cottage years ago and to match up just put it on flat then run your trowel across the wall flet on the surface this gives a smoother but nicely textured cottage look :)
 
Ashleyscoob said:
Just done a pub job they wanted the same finish rough ,so between all the ceiling beams did it with bonding and flattened it a little , walls used skimming with a couple of handfuls of bonding 2 coats and used a sponge looks good when painted, it should take you less time to do than a spot on set but quote it the same
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Sounds quite good mate, when did you use the sponge? With it being onto plasterboard and to be looking rough i reckon one thick coat should be enough but having never tried it not too sure.
 
flynnyman said:
i done a cottage years ago and to match up just put it on flat then run your trowel across the wall flet on the surface this gives a smoother but nicely textured cottage look :)
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Something simple like this is ideally what i'm hoping for mate as like everything just now price will be an issue.
 
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