Recent content by Davetree

That’s really kind of you,still unsure wether to have another go, yes had to do it off step ladder and you are right should have practiced first , just wondering if the sand was right stuff , it was “ washed plastering sand “ but it was quite gritty, way back when ,we tended to use yellow sharp...

Ok guys , I guess it was a bridge too far , Tyrolean gun is an option I suppose thanks for the comments , all the best for the future , trowel is staying in the shed now .

The left side wall is not being rendered as a garage is being added later, so I really should have cut it off 4 inches in, the right hand external was beaded, thanks for the advice though.

My sons bungalow has already got existing render on two sides and it is rock solid but like a rough cast finish, he wants me to render on top of it as it doesn't want to come off, any thoughts, tips or ideas would be welcome.

Thanks, got to do 3 more sides yet, I forgot how hard rendering is, my arms were dropping off, although I did scratch coat another side. The Defence industry that i moved into was much easier.

Thanks, it definitely looks better when it's cloudy, trouble is they get sun all afternoon. Wonder if the paint will help.

Well my son is delighted with it, I think its OK, thanks for your comment.

Used the bell cast beads from Wickes, this is my first attempt at rendering for 40 odd years, there is one knackered 64 year old now, I tried my best, just beat the rain too.

That’s good to know thanks , I have noticed some properties finished flush and wondered if they just hadn’t bothered about it .

I will give it a go and will do , ( what can possibly go wrong )

Hi if I am repeating myself it’s because I tried to post before , so apologies. I trained in plastering in the 70s ,from school . Boy was it heavy work , everything float and skim , 8 x4 plasterboarding on ceilings for a slightly built 16 year old not reccomended for your health . Any way ...

I trained as a plasterer after leaving school in the 70s , achieved City and Guilds ( for whatever it’s worth ). Then fate took me down different paths , although I kept my hand in as they say and working on a large factory there was always somebody wanting some plastering doing . Happily...

Hi , I trained as a plasterer in my youth in the 70s , but fate took me down other paths , my question is can anybody give me tips on using drip beads , as I am going to do some rendering on my sons extension , I am fine with the rendering and rubbing up etc , but have never done any with a drip...