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rokamat are crazy expensive ,but I just thought it might be nice to swing it about like a drywall sander and it’s got it’s own water supply

Does anyone use the rokamat power sponge? Is it worth the money?

I haven’t used mp finish nor bg spray finish,so can’t really help with the striping. Did you sponge it? Think it’s part of the process on bg video on utube. Am I correct in thinking your machine is an eze? Does that use a rotor/stator? I’ve seen that gun before, ive ordered a different type of...

Spraying finish is definitely the way forward. Don’t give up,we’re all learning from your experience ,no matter how painful it is!!! I think we’ve just got to refine the nozzle/gun. Can you post up a picture of the gun you’ve got?

Check with p1ss but I think it’s should be 8kva or even 10kva. I’ve always used the customers garage or outside socket,haven’t had any problems.

The only difficult thing I’ve found with the m200 is how tight to have the rotor and stator. But they’ve got a really easy way of setting it up now using the pressure gauge ,a bent over pipe and some water! Make sure Dave or whoever does your training ,shows you how. I personally think it’s one...

I’ve been told the worst thing about spraying thistle is the overspray. I haven’t used mine yet,but I’m going to practice at home . I think some experimentation with the nozzle is in order.

Why did you use drywall sealer? I thought airless is paintable without any prep

Who makes the best airless in your opinion ?

Give Clive Reeves at knauf a call about the course

Ok,thanks for that. Are all airless plasters the same or is one manufacturer better than the others

Hi I've been looking at the airless plaster and was wondering, do you have to prepare moisture resistant board like you would with multi finish? Do those Graco mark v machines break down into smaller pieces, to get them upstairs and the like?

Thanks for all the information, the vk2 looks exactly what I've been looking for. So you just sponge it, to get it that flat? I've never used a sponge float before. Do you use a basecoat with it?

I did wonder about the 1mm top coat . When I floated the monorex,I was told be careful to rub it the same amount all over because that can cause a colour difference

Have you rubbed it up with a float and then sponged it?

Yes, I rubbed up monorex gf a few years ago and it was hard work because it would tear if you didn't hit at the right time. I wondered if there's any thin coat that might be suitable?

Hi What do you guys think is the smoothest through coloured render for customers who don't like texture? Thanks in advance

What's the best way to make contact with you ?

"When I was in school? Ian my company was a PFT dealer before you had a machine, pretty sure at one point even my dad taught you how to use one as did Des Miller." One of the things I've learned from this thread is,be careful who you employ as an apprentice!

Is the ritmo ewi no good then?

Go straight for the m200. Now we know what we're doing, it's easy to use and will do what you ask of it. If you've not had a machine ,it's going to be a very steep learning curve but it's well worth the struggle . If you have the slightest doubt about what you're doing with the machine,ALWAYS...

Hi We've recently bought an m200 . I've not used a ritmo. It's a steep learning curve,but what would've took me 2 days to hand apply,only took half a day. I do small amounts of Ewi and it seems perfectly able to cope,in fact I've got it on the slower speed because its too fast for my brain. I...

Many thanks everyone!

Hello Can anyone tell me if vat is set at 5% on ewi jobs?

I can't get my QR reader to work on that photo. Is there any way of viewing the training videos? Without having to buy a machine first?

I haven't got one yet. What do you use? We hand apply,multi finish,hardwall,mono,thin coat renders. I'm just trying to think of any sort of "hidden"costs,

How many rotors and stators do you machine guys have? Do you need a set for each type of material? Thanks in advance!

Still wet*

Do you mechanically fix the boards while the adhesive is still or do you wait until they have set hard?

Thought it might have been the kitchen when you mentioned a boiler,could've been cooking fat on the ceiling.

What room is the ceiling in?

So what did you all think of the spray days?

As above, but you'll be shocked how much time and effort you'll have to put in just for them to learn the simplest of tasks. If you do find one that's ok,stick with it. There's few things that will give you more satisfaction when they complete a wall on their to a good standard

Thanks for that,I'll get them to change it.

Hello Why does phenolic fail. I've just had it specified on a job by the architect. I've only used eps ,now I'm worried!

Hi Will you be using vimark on your spray day?

Hi @Bauwer which of your products would you recomend for rendering an old inglenook fireplace, I'm guessing it would be bauwer light but can it withstand the heat?

This whole thread is fascinating and just goes to show how useful the plasterers forum can be!

Hello Thanks for the advice,do you have a preference between the two types of plaster? What machine do you use?

We're not doing big areas of mono yet. I'd like to use the machine mostly for skimming,not sure we'd do more meterage but it should mean easier shorter days.

Hello The majority of our work is skimming on plasterboard on sites. Externally its sand/cement/lime but gradually we're doing more monocouche and thin coat.

Hi I'm thinking about getting a machine. What do you spray with yours and how did you go about choosing which machine to get? Thanks in advance.

hello Temporary job for someone who is keen and willing to learn . I've been plastering 33 years so hopefully I can teach you something about the trade. Pm me.

Hello. They're called double knot brushes and you can get them at ridgeons. When you're doing the brushwork be careful you don't create patterns in it. It's actually quite difficult to produce a random pattern. But once you've mastered it you'll be able to cover a lot of meters.

took me bloody ages to work it out but heres the photos ill be interested to know what you think thanks

Hello Unfortunately its not as simple as it seems. The coping is actually narrower than the wall below ,this means there's a slope of render that is totally exposed to the rain. I'll post photos asap. I was thinking of tanking it but wondered what other solutions people might suggest. Thanks

Hello I've been asked to re-render a parapet wall. it was done 5 years ago by someone else. The water has got into the render and it's come loose. Just wondering what you guys would recommend to repair it with. Thanks

Try bill Sargent from bury st edmunds

Thanks for the replies. We're based in north east essex. That pushes the price right up .I don't know anything about these machines with regards to what extras they need.I would need a lot of convincing they're worth spending that amount of money on.

I'm interested in the ritmo. It's near where i live. What would be the things to check over, if I go and have a look at it? Would it be any good for hardwall? Thanks