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    Microcement over tiled shower floor

    Hi Trish Microcement is an option but there is prep work involved prior to application.Depending on how unlevel the surface is will make a huge impact on the cost. I'm a Microcement installer and approved by Forcrete.Pleaee feel free to call me on 07719330726 to discuss. Kind Regards Rich
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    tadelakt substrates

    Yes 7 years late lol
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    Cleaning Micro Cement Floor

    Hi Dan The application doesn't look great tbh.I don't know what brand they've used but even with a good sealer if its been applied rough iga very easy to have misses.I'm not going to mention any names but there are a lot of microcement kits sold to anyone without any experience needed and it...
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    Is this plastering any good? Halfway through a job and not sure wether to approach builder.

    Shocking tbh.I would address this immediately rather than him pursue any further personally.
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    Microcement dark patches

    Hi Chris I would personally remove the boards and start again.Standard plasterboard and skim is absolutely fine as long as application is installed correctly.Cement based Microcements unfortunately rely on a pu sealer that's why I use epoxy based(Forcrete). Should you need any further...
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    Price work/day rate

    Try and get a recommendation.where on south coast are you as there maybe someone on here that could help.Good luck with everything and if your interested in any Microcement I would be happy to quote
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    Are painters tradesmen ?

    Don't think it matters does it.I know many that earn good money and happily be called a DIYee
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    ADVICE ON METRE RATES

    Just work out how long it will take you with some extra days just in case and see how that sits against the meterage of the job.Rates aren't really discussed as it brings the millionaires out on here have a sword off lol where part of Cotswolds?
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    New Media wall to be replastered/skimmed - Essex RM8

    If I were you I would sand it down then easy fill and sand mate.Fiddly job skimming it but that's a shocking job.Hope you get sorted.
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    Car for work because of ULEZ?

    Why would you be knob mate.Do what works for you and most cost effective.
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    Venetian Plastering Courses

    You won't learn anything in a day other than masking up and priming a board.Doing the 4 days will get you the basics to then give you an idea of products in which you can then put to practice.There are so many finishes that can be achieved but most people think venetian plaster is highly...
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    Polished concrete floor

    Where is it mate? I've never used it mate.Hope all goes well
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    Microcement over tile wall joints

    I see.Alot of people think it's like plastering and think they can do it but it's knowing the process and understanding the products.How bigs the area?
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    Polished concrete floor

    Hi James Open the cracks up then stich every 100mm and then fill with epoxy mortar.I lay a coat of upol carbody filler over to finish smooth with screed.Make sure you grind floor first mate.What brand are you using?
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