Recent content by spudd

Know exactly what your saying.had several phone calls starting, i have been on a 1 week plastering course, how do i.seen damp courses done then floated up with browning.and told if you can piss you can plaster.lots of wannabe,s out there.worked on a site going behind spreads putting their work...

Looking at this scary price though. Senco Duraspin DS5525-18V Cordless li-ion Collated Screwdriver (2 Batteries) | eBay

My senco duraspin is on its last legs near 10years old.one battery failed the other not far behind.so wondered on folks thoughts re other makes of collated screwdrivers.not a fan of makita had a corded auto feed and 3 heads in less than a year.

The trouble is bg are that big they dont give a flyin sh*t about the small guys.the more bags split the more they sell.

Lets all buy knauff.they got lovely strong bags,i get nervous carrying a bag of bg plaster.

I just use my steps move em as i go no problem.

Mmmmmmmmmm gone a bit off track.anyhow he apologised for delay in paying. coughed up and added a bit for my inconvenience.

I charge £150 a day regardless so if they want me stripping paper its £150.if it only takes me 1/2 a day its £150 why should i lose 1/2 a days money cos they cant be arsed to prep.i also charge for removing rubbish or they can tip after all its their rubbish.get a price for all your materials...

Have done work for him twice before no prob.he was also given a written quote. my quotes and invoices state payment in full upon completion unless agreed previously,all materials remain the property of.he had an invoice. i think he thinks we are pals and his professional body builder son...

Just reskimmed hall stairs and landing.quoted £740 customer says £500.no says i thats the price.then says £600 he will supply.starts mid week leave off friday back monday to find 2 new windows so extra work.finished tuesday no mention of payment so i asks for it, pop it round later.saturday...

All these twatts offering 1 week plastering courses.

I tell the customer i cant tip so its up to them to sort a skip or dispose themselves.after all when did there rubbish become mine.most are happy to tip themselves.

Plumbers make 600 holes for 15mm pipe,spread will fill it. sparks who leave tails out and put sockets/switches where impossible to get trowel,builders who brick up door ways flush with skim one side 50mm tother.chippies with wonky door linings.the list goes on. and all we get is the decorator...

Do it but for f*ck sake go to college,find a plasterer who is willing to show you the ropes.DONT waste your money on a 5 day course the only thing you will learn is how to waste money. had to bale a couple of blokes who bit off more than they could chew.

just doing a lounge 6.3 x 4.6 mtrs,overboard ceiling,dot & dab walls insists on 9.5 boards cos the amount he will lose with of skim.