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Hi chaps!!!! Need a bit of advice.... have a job to patch repair render and have been asked to match this finish .... I think its actually had a textured paint on the top to create the texture... can't see how it can be done with render ...am I wrong ? P.s its not mono its sand and cement

Hi chaps... currently working on some lime walls and my surveyor had specified he wants me to use limelite high impact as s top coat... wanted the conserv top coat but this is what I have ended up with .... any advice or pointer to using it ? Have used NHL 3.5 as a backing coat.

Hi chaps Looking at buying the dewalt cordless mixer (have the corded one already)... im looking at either the 6amp or the 9amp batteries... is there much noticeable difference In the power? Mostly using it for skim and a few bags of bonding/hardwall on domestics. Cheers

Used some of the orange beadfix tape today... it was actually pretty decent....on the edges that were actually straight. Decent little product. Anyone else used it on here ?

Hi guys. Anyone got any advice on removing cement stains from I****n sand stone ? Did some research and its an absolute minefield. Acid is a no no apparently turns slabs orange ?

Hi guys after a little advice with Sbr slurry coats Prepped and scratch coated a few red brick walls today, however didn't get to put a scratch the last one as ran out of time. Am I able to just got straight over the Sbr slurry in the morning with my scratch or will I need to put a fresh...

Hi guys quick artexing question. I have just filled and artexed a ceiling. The boarding was done a few months ago so we filled the joints this morning, then gave it a good pva and have artexed this afternoon. My issue is, some parts of the artex appear to be separating (see pic below) Could...

Hi guys after some advice. Been asked by a builder to skim a kitchen and bathroom and then give the multi a waxed finish. Client doesn't want it painted just waxed. Has anyone ever done/heard of this? I have suggested venetian but client is adamant that this is the finish he wants. Thanks

Hiya guys. Have been asked to match this finish.. Was thinking to knock up a wet slurry and roll it over (long ply roller) once top coat is starting to set.

Hiya guys, got a floor to screed next week. The Building inspector has asked for synthaprufe to be put down before screed. My issue is, the screed to be layed ontop of the synthaprufe, due to their not being enough depth for insulation. Can I just screed straight ontop of the synthprufe (once...

Hi guys. I have an interview with kenwood damp plc from Watford this afternoon... Anyone do any work or happen to have worked for this firm before? Thanks

Hiya guys... Worked with another spread today, he insisted on laying on his first coat, running the speedskim over it, mixing up a fresh gauge and going straight ontop.... 5 mins Max between coats.. He insisted that it was 2 coat work.. Anyone else working like this? P. S we were on day...

Anyone a member or had any dealings with these guys? Had a call yesterday saying I was recommended and they wanted me to sign up? Apparently they can provide loads of work

Hi guys... Have got hold of 5 bags of gyproc skim coat to use... Any advice?

Have been asked to match this render for a client... Only a small garden wall. Have always used plastering sand only .. She doesn't want a textured paint on.. Am I right in thinking if I add sharp sand to the top coat it will achieve something simular to this finish? Slightly concerned with the...

Hi guys.. . My client has asked for a grainy finish to her render... I advised painting with Sandtex after floating up but she insists she just wants to. Use the paint she already has.. I was wondering if I used a coarse sponge float will it bring more. Sand to to top. And appear grainier than...