Sponge floating skim plaster do you recommend this method for a diy plaster

[Pancho]

I've been using a speed skims and had some great results but I've seen the sponge method on line and interested in trying this method do you recommend it or not

 

[Danny]

erm... no... I have yet to see anyone sponge finish a set to a good standard... I know a few on here who claim to have it sussed... @spunky

 

[theclemo]

erm... no... I have yet to see anyone sponge finish a set to a good standard... I know a few on here who claim to have it sussed... @spunky

I can

 

[Danny]

I can
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I am sure you can but I have never seen it done in the flesh

 

[theclemo]

I am sure you can but I have never seen it done in the flesh

I normally call round to your house when you are away travelling on our own I'll make sure you are there next time and I'll show you.

 

[Pug]

I can
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But why would you?

 

[Vincey]

If you read the back of a bag of plaster there is a guide line instruction on it, no mention of a sponge on there at all.

 

[vfr12]

You can do anything on domestic, and I mean anything -no one will know unless you confess

 

[Danny]

I normally call round to your house when you are away travelling on our own I'll make sure you are there next time and I'll show you.

you must bump in to @kebab king often then

 

[Pancho]

I'll take that as no then..I am also thinking of getting a Refina plaziflex trowel what do your opinion of them

 

[theclemo]

But why would you?

Why not

 

[theclemo]

If you read the back of a bag of plaster there is a guide line instruction on it, no mention of a sponge on there at all.

No mention of a speedskim

 

[Nicm]

I've been using a speed skims and had some great results but I've seen the sponge method on line and interested in trying this method do you recommend it or not

It's not for me personally but some swear by it.If it works for you and you make money go for it.Once the job is right.

 

[Vincey]

No mention of a speedskim

Think there is on website info bro

 

[uni-king]

Leave the sponges for the window cleaners

 

[Danny]

No mention of a speedskim

on the bag of magnetic they mention @Speedskim

 

[Natwasere]

Weirdly enough I've used it on some real rubbish walls where there are a multitude of different suction and thickness differential and found it can leave a better finish............. only thing is no normal person would notice and it did add time to the set so I don't really use it. Not one coating btw, haven't really tried that yet.

 

[uni-king]

Bobby luvs a gud sponge on skimming

 

[theclemo]

Am starting to think multi must be different to sponge then irish gyproc skim. Because irish gyproc skim is handy as f**k to sponge. I can get a finish with one coat and sponge as 2 coats. The sponge makes it a lot easier on the arm and to finish. On plasterboard.

 

[theclemo]

Think there is on website info bro

The sponge is better than the speedskim for flattening skim as well. I s**t u not

 

[Pagey]

I can
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You can take credit for others work with the regulars clemo,we all know you sign on really

 

[theclemo]

You can take credit for others work with the regulars clemo,we all know you sign on really

The dole is the goal. But I still do a bit of work but don't tell anybody. U tax paying dope

 

[Pagey]

The dole is the goal. But I still do a bit of work but don't tell anybody. U tax paying dope

Who says I pay tax?

 

[Nic Mach]

Am starting to think multi must be different to sponge then irish gyproc skim. Because irish gyproc skim is handy as f**k to sponge. I can get a finish with one coat and sponge as 2 coats. The sponge makes it a lot easier on the arm and to finish. On plasterboard.

Defiantly agree with that Clemo. Skimcoat here is quite easy to sponge, whilst leaving a nice finish.


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[theclemo]

Defiantly agree with that Clemo. Skimcoat here is quite easy to sponge, whilst leaving a nice finish.


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Where u from?

 

[Pancho]

Dudley

 

[Vincey]

The sponge is better than the speedskim for flattening skim as well. I s**t u not

Must be doing something wrong just seems to rub the plaster off or am I not doing it right?

 

[A.plasterer]

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Must be doing something wrong just seems to rub the plaster off or am I not doing it right?

Wait til the owner catches you feckin about with their best scourer

 

[zolco]

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Must be doing something wrong just seems to rub the plaster off or am I not doing it right?

Pmsl

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[theclemo]

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Must be doing something wrong just seems to rub the plaster off or am I not doing it right?

Your doing the worng way round. U have the skim inside out

 

[Nic Mach]

Where u from?

I'm from Dublin pal, been plastering 14 years now, seems to be picking up a lot here anyway. Seen from another post your based in Louth? Was it like there?


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[theclemo]

I'm from Dublin pal, been plastering 14 years now, seems to be picking up a lot here anyway. Seen from another post your based in Louth? Was it like there?

It's our summer now. It's about 35 degrees. The out door pools are busy lol.

The is a good bit of work at the moment. Am trying to stick to the small jobs. But am still doing the odd big job. Am trying to get using the machine full time as it's a lot easier on the body plus am a lazy b*****d this last year.

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[theclemo]

I'm from Dublin pal, been plastering 14 years now, seems to be picking up a lot here anyway. Seen from another post your based in Louth? Was it like there?


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It's our summer now. It's about 35 degrees. The out door pools are busy lol.

There's a good bit of work at the moment. Am trying to stick to the small jobs. But am still doing the odd big job. Am trying to get using the machine full time as it's a lot easier on the body plus am a lazy b*****d this last year.