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or just thinking on it maybe this DS Thistle Hardwal

i think he means Thistle 'sound coat'.Im using it now on a new build,its going straight onto the blockwalls before being dot and dabbed.Just my 2p worth.

Nice one scotsplasterer,Im working on my own havent got a labourer so one coating it is what i have done.I have never done 1 coat before,however it has worked out quite good for me. I managed to get 8 bags of board finish on yesterday but didnt get home till 7pm ish(quick pint). I know this isnt...

My mate has just phoned me and told me to 'one coat' everything? I have always done two coats.Is this a feasible way to get ahead or am i cutting off my nose to spite my boss? How do i go about hitting it in one coat? wont the scrims show through?

general maintenance guy for a hotel.Mate does it cushy as **** £400 take home.The marriot hotel i think.All he does is change light bulbs and tightens up head boards on beds !

Thanks for all your input guys,it was my first day today on this job.I tried to haggle with him but he wouldnt budge.I managed to get 6 bags of board finish on today and be home for 4.30pm.Im not sure how many meters i have done i didnt measure up.Im not the fastest spread in the world but i am...

Thanks for your answers guys,im in the north west and work is pretty scarce at the minute.I worked at connaughts for a while until they went bust,and have been taping and jointing for a timber frame house company that is about to finish in a week.As i said before never worked on price,my plan is...

Just been offered a long term job on commercial premises skimming long runs of plasterboard,thing is i have never worked on price before,always done day rate or hourly.Does £2 a meter sound ok ? This is what i have been offered.cheers si