Recent content by thistleplastering

Speed Hi guys can i just clear up this speed issue... I meant its all down to how much experience you have to how quickly etc it will take you. Speed comes with experience that all. But you are all spot on in saiyng its all about the prep and doing a good job. Everything else will slot into...

i did say experience.... whih will lead to being quicker

Hi i live in Plymouth area , if you are serious and still looking for work msg me. Regards Dan

Hello mate... Firstly i would probably change yr name unless you dont want to pick up any work! In answer to yr first question on how long do you leave between first and second coat its really depends on background surface ...ie skimming over new plasterboard generally gives you more time than...

many many years ago i used bonding and neat cement as i didnt know any better but when it was frosty it got behind it and expanded bonding and blew all the beads.... not good

hello mate..sorry to sound like an idiot. Ive been in the game a long time and know the things yr saying etc. i generally always butter my beads on with the gear im using. But ive been doing a lot of ornate chimney stacks lately and its not always easy to nail or use sand/cement as it can be...

hi keith yeah i know all the normal ways/tricks etc but i was thinking there should be a compound on the market to stick beads up with...something nice and plyable like bonding or plasterboard adhesive? i may invent market such product :rolleyes)

hello mate... thanks for reply. Is pink grip just same as no more nails etc? i was looking for something more compound like?

Hello chaps. I have been wondering if there is such a product as a compound to stick up external render beads as opposed to fixing them with nails/ or sand/cement? any ideas.. regards Dan