Recent content by sylar

Hi mate sorry i didn't get in touch. My Mrs lost her job about a week after you gave this reply and we are both still out of work so as you can imagine money is a bit tight. When i get a job, which should be soon as i am sick to death of writing out long application forms without ever getting a...

Can anyone give me a quote please? Its in Coventry thanks 27m2 Browning ( walls ) 42m2 Skim ( walls and Artex Ceiling ) Pm me if you would like.

I did scrape the pointy bits off but thought i would try sanding it to get a better look at the crack in the ceiling, its just a hair line and cant see it giving me any problems. Thinking about it, it probably was a stupid idea ;D

Pheww thanks mate :)

Hi i thought i would add to this thread rather than start my own. Ass posted on my other thread i am redecorating my kitchen. My flat was built in the 1950's in Coventry using no fines cement. I decided to scrape away the artex on the ceiling and try to sand it smooth, i did about 2m square and...

No, no problems

Just done some research and i have found out i live in a No-fines-concrete flat built in the 1950's post war in coventry. Thanks for the help and advice guys :)

I live in coventry and my flat was built after the war so its not made of proper bricks. The sandy stuff is what the wall is made from. If i take that off then i will end up in the bathroom :D

The pic quality isnt brilliant. I have been stripping the wall paper off the kitchen wall and the top layer of plaster has come off revealing the plaster underneath which is also falling apart, its like a mixture of sand and stones. What plaster do i use to fix this? Thistle coat multi finish...

Wow i have been away for a while, some great info and advice thanks. I am taking it all on board so all opinions are welcome. I really do want it, more than anything! I know that now isn't a very good time to be trying to break into the trade but when i'm willing to offer my services for free so...

So how much will making a false chimney out of plasterboard and mdf cost?

A friend of mine has had their tv put on their wall by their plasterer but he concealed the wires in the wall and plastered over it. The picture quality is crap and he used the cheapest cables he could find, even the plug socket is concealed and there is no way of getting to it which means the...

Thanks guys :)

Im 20 and have been considering plastering for quite a while. I know its tough out there but it will get better. I have been looking at various courses for months. I have looked at the job center website under training and there are an awful lot of courses but i don't know what is best. There...

Hi all, i have very little experience plastering but i think i have the gist of it. I haven't got any time served or qualified experience but i am genuinely interested in getting into the plastering trade. If anyone in the Coventry area needs a free hand then i would be grateful if you let me...