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So just bang a cap full of feb mix in per mix you reckon? Will the waterproofer in the scratch will hold it back a bit. Just a bit worried it’ll suck in very fast with the weather.

scratch coated a garden wall today 4-1 with optimix waterproofer Just wanted opinions on whether to use the waterproofer in my top coat as well tomorrow, or just use feb mix? Going to be hot again tomorrow, so could be wise to use it. But then again it’s not a massive area. Any advise...

Around the joints is raised. I’ve bangs first coat on, and can see it’s bone dry on some joints already. I flatten in with speed skim, then second coat with fresh mix or if it’s only been a small mix I second coat with same stuff I tried sponging to see if it makes a difference but still...

been skimming on a job that I haven’t boarded. It’s not best or worst I’ve followed. I’ve noticed a lot of the joints are sucking in really fast, I’ve two coated and steel troweled, and also sponged some areas and notice there seems to be a slight raise on the joints when finished. Not really...

We went down last summer and did a bungalow. I didn’t price the job but we did okay out of it. This time there’s a lot more work. I will be pricing it this time and would just like some idea of day rates/m2 prices from lads down there so I can use them as guidelines. Are you from the area ?

Digs is paid for, fuel we will split. Be down for 2 weeks at a time. Me and another lad going to skim only, 4 bedroom house. I would just like to get an idea of prices from lads in Devon area so when I get the drawings work out how much area there is to cover and what we can charge.

Because I’m not overly fussed about working away, unless it’s worth it. Money tends to differ the further south you go, so just trying get an idea that’s all, and why I’m asking the question on the forum...

We did a job last summer in okehampton, but I didn’t price it. Got 16 houses to do this summer. It’s for a builder in the north east. Would like to know what average price m2 is down there just to help us price, or even day rate?

Got to price a job in Devon for a builder we know, coming down from north east. Full house to do onto fresh plasterboard. What’s average price for m2 ?? Any help would be appreciated

Depending on background. Usually staple on board work, and if reskim try clout nails or sticking them. What ever seems best at the time. How'd you do yours ?

Depends, staple them on, nail them or stick them on with skimming or pink grip

I think you can but think it cost a fortune to get assessed on site. When I was at college there was older lads who were good plasterers but had no college qualification. So they had to go through process like the apprentices. Obviously they didn't have to do most of the stuff in college as they...

Trowel up after sponging the after that light spray of water and another trowel

I always 2 coat, flatten in, then couple more trowels. Just seeing if there is alternative that's easier/better