Recent content by Shawnyb

I put a spirit level on the joint that runs down the middle and it rocks like a see saw its about 2-3mm out my sparky had a look and he said it looks like hes done it in 2 halfs and tried to join it in the middle. He said he hasnt seen that done before! I will get it redone by someone compitent...

Thanks malc and everyone else in the forum who has commented! I can imagine its annoying for you all when you get lads who cant do the job call themselves plasterers! If any lads cover the outskirts of leeds can you send me your details please.

He didnt skim onto board it was an overskim and the plaster he was plastering over was fine and level etc the previous skim was done about 8 years ago and was very good finish wise (nothing like this)unfortunately that plasterer now lives in australia! The outer section is new plasterboard...

Thanks For all your help everyone when you run your hand over it i can feel all sorts of bumps and marks you can catch your finger nails in some of them! I am from the outskirts of leeds in west yorkshire. I am going to call him back on monday and just tell him i arent happy with it! I wont...

Hi everyone thank you for all your feedback. My concern is the spotlights on this ceiling in the kitchen will shine across rather than downwards. The ceiling has section in the middle which is lower like the photo i have attached so am i right by assuming it will look even worse with the lights...

Hiya the bear beef No to be honest i am an engineer by trade haha i once had a go when i was 17 is am 38 now! And i couldnt get it even on the hand trowel! In all seriousness as a plasterer do you think i should be asking a few questions. I dont know him he came recommended to be honest and i...

Hi everyone I have had my ceiling skimmed this week and to be honest i arent very happy with it and i also noticed something never seen when ive had work done before there appears to be a line halfway across the ceiling and its drying differently on either side. Where it meets in the middle its...