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Does anyone have a link to the thread in question plz ? I actually meant to say after sand/cement coat flattened off "no need to re-skim"..just to clarify though, there aint a problem doing it the way i said is there ?? Thanks

Its the whole 4 walls floor to ceiling that will be getting re-tiled, and the adhesive is all over and very well stuck 3,4,5mm thick in places. After googling around it seems that a bonding coat is a no no for tiling on to as well as using PVA. I am edging towards a thin coat off sand/cement...

Hi guys, Not sure if this is a tiling question or a plastering question,maybe both. Just been today to look at a job for a friend to tile 15m2 in his bathroom. He has removed the old tiles but the adhesive is stuck that well to the wall it would take about a month to take it all off nibbling...

Just checked on there site Health And Safety Tests To Apply For CSCS Cards This is what it says... EXEMPTIONS If you have achieved a construction related NVQ or SVQ within the last two years and are applying for a CSCS card for the occupation the NVQ or SVQ relates to, you may not have to...

Just going back to the original post. I am assuming by what has been said i don't have to sit the test having an NVQ' but just paye for the card. Is this correct ?

I just completed my NVQ level 2 in the summer and i can honestly say it was no different to what we did during NVQ level 1 apart from floor screeding in Level 2 which was about the size of a rabbit hutch lol. You only have to demonstrate a level of competence to pass each test, which includes...

will i get ripped if i say i am getting 250 for that 15m2 ceiling or shall i keep it to my self ?

Thanks for that mate appreciated :)

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Get ya self up to Asda and ask a check out operative for some "roll back" and de-stress ya self knobhead :)

Do your maths and stop chelping and been ignorant !! Opening post is about Cream of tartar not coverage so keep ya neb out

i dont know these d.i.yers that cant measure up eh lol

1st coat 1 and half bags = 15m2....2nd coat 7.5 m2 = 22.5 m2....Cheers :)

Ya do if you read the coverage on the bags but then again i guess there wrong !

edit 3 bags !!!

Thats why i was asking about slowing the setting process down in the opening post to give me more time as i dont have the speed as yet. I know fully well you cant become a plasterer in 12 months thats why i am asking dohhh! Regarding m2, I know fully well a 25kg bag does around 10m2 so 2 coats...

Thats why in one of the earlier posts i was asking about getting on with a plasterer from leeds to get experience. Would labour and spread for a labourers wage !

your wrong there my friend, just done 12 months at plastering college and got nvq 1 and 2 so not a d.i.yer i am wanting to do this as a proffesion :)

"Get it on thick and get it on quick" is the new motto lol

Fatarm...I can take a joke pal all good here :) Nisus.....thanks for that very usefull bit of info there probably will do that..Fresh batch in sections on larger areas..Cheers !

Great idea, mite cut it with some Peruvian marching gear tonite and watch everyone blowing bubbles from there shneckers lol

Jokers on here always put an end to a topic

I'm probably more confident with monocouche than skimming, did a couple of jobs in the summer with a plasterer...long days though !

I need to get in with a time served plasterer from Leeds to get my speed up, no-ones botherd though..would labour and spread for a labourers wage to get that experience.. I'm good at it but need that confidence on bigger areas

Its about 15m2 i know thats nowt to you guys but to me it is. had a bad experience in the heatwave weather cpl months ago the plaster just set instantly with the heat lol.

lol are we baking buns or plastering a ceiling haha...thanx for the info :)

Interesting is that, so it does work ! but un-sure by those mixing guidelines on that site how much to put in to a 25kg bag of multi finish. Just want to try it til i pick my speed up so this will give me confidence.

They dont teach you speed at college and they dont really prepare you for big jobs

Done a few mate and walls..been to plastering college for last 12 months but need to pick my speed up and dont wanna mess up a job.

Hi guys, Done a few small skimming jobs with no problems but have been asked to do a large ceiling. Although i am not greatly fast, i am just wondering if cream of tartar works in the mix to slow the setting time down which will give me more time to get it on and trowel it off. Has anyone used...

Yeah i am at leeds building college. i dont currently drive but i am taking lessons a need to pass by july otherwise i will have to re-sit the theory and cant be botherd with that. I am willing to travel in and around the leeds area and it dont bother me as i have done it for years, but as i am...

Thanks Keithuk. I understand its slow going in the building trade just after xmas. I am also a very competant tiler & decorator as well so all 3 trades go hand in hand if you know what i mean. Maybe someone will give me a start. Thanks for the support ! Tony

Hi there, I have just started nvq level 2 at leeds building college and am looking for a tradesman to work with to improve my plastering skills. I am 40yrs of age and have worked in the building trade all my life mainly as a labourer but want to have a trade now. I am very practical minded and...

Hi there I am from Leeds and are looking to advance my skills in plastering. I am 40 yrs old and currently at leeds building college Mon,Tues and half day Wednesday. I am 3 months in to the course doing level 1 diploma in plastering.I am picking it up very quickly but need the on-site...