Speedskim Technique?

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Just ordered a Speedskim and was wondering?

To those who use them do you put a thicker/more depth coat on knowing that your going to be ruling straight over and don't overly concern with neatness etc.

Or do you put it on thin and tight as you would normally?

Im imagining put on quicker and thicker and jump straight over or im kind of thinking whats the point?

Thanks Chaps.

Zombie:RpS_thumbup:
 
Lay it on as you normally would mate , take a bit of sand paper to the corners when you get it
 
i also ordered one hows the delivery service? im in glasgow and ordered it yesterday. was hoping for it tomorrow as im starting a reskim wednesday. see what all the hypes about.
 
DRplastering89 said:
i also ordered one hows the delivery service? im in glasgow and ordered it yesterday. was hoping for it tomorrow as im starting a reskim wednesday. see what all the hypes about.
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ordered mine last night also....missus says its showing as dispatched! suppose to be coming tomorrow!
 
Some people are stuck in their ways mate ,horses for courses , it,s not like your spending 8k on a machine
 
The age old speedy question lol
2 plasterers stood chatting one day , both been spreading for 20 years, both very good at what they do. One says that using a plazzi, and speedy has made his job a lot easier and the finish is exactly the same the other says they are sh1t and should be chucked in the skip.....who is right?
 
Olican said:
The age old speedy question lol
2 plasterers stood chatting one day , both been spreading for 20 years, both very good at what they do. One says that using a plazzi, and speedy has made his job a lot easier and the finish is exactly the same the other says they are sh1t and should be chucked in the skip.....who is right?
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It's about what works for you, what eases your works day,
 
Olican said:
The age old speedy question lol
2 plasterers stood chatting one day , both been spreading for 20 years, both very good at what they do. One says that using a plazzi, and speedy has made his job a lot easier and the finish is exactly the same the other says they are sh1t and should be chucked in the skip.....who is right?
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LOL...nicely put mate!.....though if my missus asks its the 1 that's just spent yet more money on fekin tools!!! lol

either way im guna have to lie to her and tell her its great!:RpS_crying:
 
Ive got a 1200 on a pole and 600, skimmed a 43sqr mtr artexed ceiling this morning, i lay it on nice and flat anyway, i use it after laying on my second coat(nice and neat anyway) because it sets the finish off quicker imo, and it was just the job none of that up and down lark, i just got up for a wet trowel and then a dry, job done and it was mint, it will take a bit of getting use to though, so dont just bin it off as being crap if you dont get on with it at first like some people do, try it out for a couple of weeks and dont let people saying its crap put you off, its a handy bit of kit.:RpS_thumbup:
 
i cant see how one would help me,, but then seeing how some spreads lay on i guess some would benefit from having one
 
Thanks I'll measure them on job I'm on it's one wall do you think I'll do it quicker? :RpS_unsure:
 
Olican said:
The age old speedy question lol
2 plasterers stood chatting one day , both been spreading for 20 years, both very good at what they do. One says that using a plazzi, and speedy has made his job a lot easier and the finish is exactly the same the other says they are sh1t and should be chucked in the skip.....who is right?
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It's not the same it looks ******* terrible?
 
spunky said:
It's not the same it looks ******* terrible?
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I agree with you 100% David bach, any of these tools in the wrong hands can make a wall look gash, but in the right hands they can produce the same results. Just to clarify I'm talking more about plazzi as I've used them a fair bit now, still getting to grips with speedskim
 
Well Chaps tried it today!

:-0:RpS_scared::RpS_unsure:....1st coat...possibley left bit to late to use!!!

so 2nd coat layed a bag then flattened straight away before put another bag on and flattening straight away! :huh::RpS_mad::RpS_unsure::huh::RpS_wink::):RpS_thumbup::RpS_thumbsup:

Conclusion....

Did it save me any time?...A little bit I guess!

Did it take less effort out of the set?....I guess it did in that it saved x2 up and down hop up runs!

How did it leave the surface?... Over the span of the blade it did flatten quite well over wet areas!...It also highlighted any unevenness on the ceiling lines that I wouldn't ordinary pick up on and thus made me fill out!...left slight ripples but troweled out fine with plastic after.....Did leave lines that I couldn't seem to avoid....

Would I use again?....Yes...but will cut the corners and try and slightly turn up edges possibly...I also have to say that I found the 1200 quite heavy/clumbersome to use on a ceiling with a 1m pole extension...would like to try the 600 with just a shorter handle that could just use with 1 hand maybe but so can still use off the ground.

Btw...

I First coated - Speedskim and brushed edges
2nd coated - Speedskim
Brushed edges - Plastic
Wet Blade - Plastic

Zombie
 
Btw.... Full credit for service:RpS_thumbup:

Received on a next day delivery:RpS_thumbup:

Very well presented packaging:RpS_thumbup:
 
If you trowel the wall after flattening it with a spat instead can't you just use a trowel and not put loads of lines and ripples and it tearing on you and not have to fight it or am I missing the point and you're all trying to defy the setting time of plaster?
 
spunky said:
If you trowel the wall after flattening it with a spat instead can't you just use a trowel and not put loads of lines and ripples and it tearing on you and not have to fight it or am I missing the point and you're all trying to defy the setting time of plaster?
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Possibly mate?

Last couple of weeks just been using plaza once on and the today all I did was just replace the first trowel with the speedskim left it pretty similar bar the lines that im hoping if cut corners may prevent?

Did feel awkward though the 1200 on a pole on a ceiling very heavy and didn't feel in control... I would like to try the 600 with just a vey short pole extension but long enough to use off the floor etc...
 
Got to catch it wet mate ,or it tears , i did get pissed of with mine at the start but like all things stick with it ,i came close to selling my machine when i first got it ,would not be without it now , best of luck
 
I use a ****** spat for flattening the first coat and the plastics for when the plasters firmed up or all they do is send you backwards........it's a gimmick mate and I'm afraid you've all been sucked in
 
@zombie i took the corners off mine with me tin snips so a nice big radius, wouldn't bother trying to turn the edges up cos you could end up warping it. Been using my speedy today on board work but the studs are at 600mm and due to damp weather and the boards being put on by the customer before xmas the boards are bowed and dished so, the speedy came in very handy the day and i used it on both coats. My method differs from yours but i find i seem to have more time rather than get it done quicker if you know what i mean.
 
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spunky said:
I use a ****** spat for flattening the first coat and the plastics for when the plasters firmed up or all they do is send you backwards........it's a gimmick mate and I'm afraid you've all been sucked in
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I get what your saying and in the wrong hands you could realy **** up a set for sure....I do like the principal of them though and am going to give it a fair crack of the whip...

I think im along the same line of you though with the spat concept...as straight away I was thinking rather than the 1200 on a 1m pole with 2 hands id like to try the 600 with a very short pole that can be controlled more with 1 hand but off the floor...

If I can get that to work I recon that would be a good in-between way to tackle lids maybe...:RpS_thumbup:
 
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