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  1. plas1

    Microcement over tiled shower floor

    Hi Trish Microcement is an option but there is prep work involved prior to application.Depending on how unlevel the surface is will make a huge impact on the cost. I'm a Microcement installer and approved by Forcrete.Pleaee feel free to call me on 07719330726 to discuss. Kind Regards Rich
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    tadelakt substrates

    Yes 7 years late lol
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    Cleaning Micro Cement Floor

    Hi Dan The application doesn't look great tbh.I don't know what brand they've used but even with a good sealer if its been applied rough iga very easy to have misses.I'm not going to mention any names but there are a lot of microcement kits sold to anyone without any experience needed and it...
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    Is this plastering any good? Halfway through a job and not sure wether to approach builder.

    Shocking tbh.I would address this immediately rather than him pursue any further personally.
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    Microcement dark patches

    Hi Chris I would personally remove the boards and start again.Standard plasterboard and skim is absolutely fine as long as application is installed correctly.Cement based Microcements unfortunately rely on a pu sealer that's why I use epoxy based(Forcrete). Should you need any further...
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    Price work/day rate

    Try and get a recommendation.where on south coast are you as there maybe someone on here that could help.Good luck with everything and if your interested in any Microcement I would be happy to quote
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    Are painters tradesmen ?

    Don't think it matters does it.I know many that earn good money and happily be called a DIYee
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    ADVICE ON METRE RATES

    Just work out how long it will take you with some extra days just in case and see how that sits against the meterage of the job.Rates aren't really discussed as it brings the millionaires out on here have a sword off lol where part of Cotswolds?
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    New Media wall to be replastered/skimmed - Essex RM8

    If I were you I would sand it down then easy fill and sand mate.Fiddly job skimming it but that's a shocking job.Hope you get sorted.
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    Car for work because of ULEZ?

    Why would you be knob mate.Do what works for you and most cost effective.
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    Venetian Plastering Courses

    You won't learn anything in a day other than masking up and priming a board.Doing the 4 days will get you the basics to then give you an idea of products in which you can then put to practice.There are so many finishes that can be achieved but most people think venetian plaster is highly...
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    Polished concrete floor

    Where is it mate? I've never used it mate.Hope all goes well
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    Microcement over tile wall joints

    I see.Alot of people think it's like plastering and think they can do it but it's knowing the process and understanding the products.How bigs the area?
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    Polished concrete floor

    Hi James Open the cracks up then stich every 100mm and then fill with epoxy mortar.I lay a coat of upol carbody filler over to finish smooth with screed.Make sure you grind floor first mate.What brand are you using?
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    Whitewashed a wall by mistake

    Tiler can can run a sander over it and all will be fine.
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    Polished concrete floor

    Thanks mate.Yeah I do alot of bathrooms also.Quite a process for this effect as only one supplier sells and training is required.Standard Microcement looks good but most clients are now wanting a polished and this is the closest out there.
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    Polished concrete floor

    It doesn't in the flesh mate.Its very popular now a days and also very versatile.
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    Polished concrete floor

    Thought I'd post a pic of a recent Microcement floor in a polished finish close to a natural polished concrete but only 4mm.Veru hard-wearing and completly seamless.Photos don't do it full justice.
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    Where are you guys getting your beads from?

    There nice people to deal with aswell mate.Not arrogant like some.
  20. plas1

    Microcement over tile wall joints

    Hi This can be done.You will need to epoxy fill the joints prior to this.Are you thinking of doing yourself or getting someone in?where are based?
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    Where are you guys getting your beads from?

    I was going to say same.There spot on
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    family fall outs

    f**k*d her off
  23. plas1

    Spray Cork

    @BryantPlastering
  24. plas1

    Cheapest plaster for textured pattern

    Now your just complicating things Jess
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    Bluegrit not sticking to painted wall

    Sbr works a treat aswell
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    Cleaning Microcement

    Hi There,a neutral floor cleaner as this wont strip sealer.Some manufacturers have there own cleaning solutions you can purchase but I would recommend above as it's all the same stuff.
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    Venetion plastering

    Yes primer first.There are many suppliers but it's same gear just rebranded tbh.Where are you based?
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    Venetion plastering

    Definitely do some training first.
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    Venetion plastering

    I apply Venetian and micro and very busy with it.
  30. plas1

    Estimate on Cost to Plaster a 3 Bed-Semi

    It was 2020 mate I would like to think he found someone lol.
  31. plas1

    Looking for someone to micro-cement SW16 area

    Hi Rob,sorry for late reply.Yes I've been in contact with client and just waiting to hear back mate.
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    Views on different sized trowels

    I use a 14" Marshalltown for laying on and trowelling and a co.me flex at the end.I was taught with a 13" Marshalltown when I started out but 14"all the way for me.
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    New here, what's everyones favorite Venetian Plaster?

    Bericalce grasello all day long for me
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    Help with getting into Microciment

    Give it ago mate it's worth it.Personally I would go for forcrete,however there waiting list is long.Microcement is very popular now and theres a big market for it especially if you market well but be prepared to invest I would say.
  35. plas1

    Help with getting into Microciment

    Hi mate, I would train and start off on your own doing small works and see how you get on and then muck in with other applicators.where are you based?
  36. plas1

    Microcement Bathroom install

    Hi Adam yes I do.Please feel free to give me a call to discuss. Cheers Rich
  37. plas1

    Microcement Bathroom install

    Hi Tom please feel free to call me on 07719330726 to discuss.I have a showroom your welcome to visit in which I offer microcement and venetian plaster. Thanks Rich
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    Wet spots around bathtub screen fixtures

    Thanks for the mention mate
  39. plas1

    Wet spots around bathtub screen fixtures

    Hi There,please feel free to give me a call today to discuss as it will be easier than messaging to and from.07719330726 Kind Regards Rich
  40. plas1

    Microcement Bathroom install

    Cheers Rob.Yeah there wanted a Japanese kind of theme.Should look good with the veneered timber ceiling.
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    Microcement Bathroom install

    Recent job completed in microcement.This was rectifying someone else's work so had to sand back and start from scratch.Client wanted some burnish marks for more rustic concrete effect, video not the best so apologies.
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    Linear metres

    Do you charge extra for fullstops?Commas etc? Lol
  43. plas1

    Latest venetian ceiling

    Nice work Nice RobDid a small one similar in my showroom
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