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That's the method we were gonna use (Rigsby)

We have to dismantle the rendered are between two bay windows (upstairs / downstairs) in a couple of weeks....as the timber structure is rotten due to water ingress. Once dismantled, the joiner is going to re frame and board the structure, which we were then going to render. We were going to...

I was under the impression it was like a "big trowel", but its only really for using to flatten in 1st then 2nd coat? You still need to use your trowel for finishing / polishing etc?

Seen the "Speedskim" mentioned on here a bit, and thinking about giving it a try (normally just use handboard / trowel) What kind of experience / feedback do any of you have re the product, (ie best size to use etc)and do you think it makes much difference to coverage etc? Cheers.

Have any of you guys tried "Plasprime" from sovereign? (as opposed to PVA) If so any feedback would be good before we try it out.

Hi Matey, If there were already salts from any damp in your brickwork, and you replastered the inside with normal gypsum plaster (browning - bonding - multifinish etc) then the salts may remain in the plaster. If you have to keep brushing them off after replacing your step, it may be worth...

Browning on blocks Bonding on patches etc (plastering) sand / cement when dampproofing Always multi finish to skim. (am I old fashioned??) ???

Where are the rest of the geordies on here from ??

youre right there mate !!!! We are on a tilers forum (tilerworld), and you can tell the difference in the mentality of tilers and us plasterers from the comments. (in a good way though) !!!!

Any plaster coving manufacturer / supplier should be able to provide you with some adhesive. If you get the powdered form, you can then add some to your casting plaster to slow it down when doing your mitres.

Hi all, Just a brief message to introduce myself to the forum. We are a plastering / tiling firm (primarily plastering) based in the Newcastle area.