Recent content by Connor

Mate I'm from the Wirral I'm not a scouser

only if that was true. I have a massive mop of brown hair. While I'm here, is it a good idea to start collecting a portfolio of work (big or small)

Will throw what I can in on payday! Just bought a house with a cowboy extension so its becoming a money sink daily

No ginges here That ones went right over my head, sorry mate!

I've bothered to sign up on here again so I hope so!

Hi all Haven't done any proper plastering in about 4/5 years. Did a level 1 & 2 at college and gave university a blast. Gotten sick of office life so hoping to go do my CSCS soon and get back into it after I sort my driving license. 26 isn't too late :whistle:. Also done a bit of bricklaying...

Whats up? Is it because I don't fancy skimming it :baaa: It's partly because the birds wanting a go and it'll be more forgiving if she drops a dollop.

Will admit I worded that piss poorly. It was 2013 the last time I was at college and 2014/15 since I did some skimming I know how to prep, meant more of what I put up before plastering if that makes sense? I know of using dot & dab for plaster boards, putting plasterboard up against wooden...

Not gonna lie I used to pop on here when I was younger super eager and I can't get my head around some of the shite people say. I used to labour for a bloke in Liverpool and definitely did my graft but being called once a month wasn't worth it sadly. Ill order both from Amazon and just return...

Potentially, it's a good shout but I think I have the knowledge there and I need to use lime on an internal wall that came up on the damp report (nothing damp about it but just to be safe.) It sounds daft but I have an inkling i've forgotten some of the prep work before skimming :muyenojado...

Thanks? :hueco:

Looking on a bit of guidance as I'll be using lime on an internal wall which has come up on a damp report. It's been a good few years since I've been at it and I want to make sure I buy the right type etc. Even some pointers on a book would be brilliant. Cheers in advance!

To be fair I did my level 1&2 but wasted my time in university. Here I am 2 years after than sat in an office and wanting to properly give it a crack as a living... Just bought our first house so thought it would be a good chance to practice again before applying anywhere.

It's been a good few years since I've been at it and there are gaps in my knowledge. What is the best book as a go to for catching up on things I've forgot? I've seen the level 1 & 2 city and guild books but was unsure if the level 2 missed out things from the level 1? Any advice is appreciated!

I looked far and wide for an apprenticeship and couldn't find a thing. Thats left me working in KFC full time over summer, carrying on my level 3 plastering next year and doing another level 3 course just to fill the time. Eastern Europeans are cheaper than apprentices :)