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    Oldest plasterer

    I agree, just pointing out why there was a need for labourers in the past.
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    Oldest plasterer

    There were no mixers years ago. Bath rake,stick ,podger. Plus you had to scrim up your hessian and cotton scrim with a bucket of gear before you started. Then there were all the planks to set out to get a gauge of ceilings on. You needed a labourer then. Don't know your born these days.
  3. M

    Tile direct to moisture board???

    Moisture board isnt supposed to be skimmed. It defeats the whole object of the board. If it is to be skimmed then it must be pva'd as a mate of mine when he didnt do the boards in the shower area at lancs cricket ground .It all shelled off.
  4. M

    whats the best plastering tip/advice youve been giving

    Dont take any notice to a lot of the tips on tpf
  5. M

    whats the best plastering tip/advice youve been giving

    Boards should always go across the joist and not with them . The age of the house is irrelevant.
  6. M

    skimming new plasterboard, sucking like crazy?!

    Had this problem a few times. Had to double pva them,the problem was mainly with duraline boards which hadn't been up that long. Talked to some lads about it and they said bg compensated them for having to pva.
  7. M

    Speedskim v spatulas (Sorry)

    Why what don't you believe.
  8. M

    Speedskim v spatulas (Sorry)

    If your trowel is worn in right there is no need for flattening between coats,there shouldnt be any lines or trowel marks.
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    Speedskim v spatulas (Sorry)

    Just stick to your trowel always works.
  10. M

    Looking for a plasterer In Manchester area

    Busy at the moment but you could message me for my number. 56 been doing it since I was 16
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    28 C today

    Anyone else had problems with duraline boards.Nightmare today went straight in as soon as I put It on. Gyp bonding it all tomorrow . I tried it in other areas and it was the same result. Ive had it before when sites have been open to the elements was wondering wether to get hold of bg to see if...
  12. M

    Fermacell

    If the fixers are spot on then its a piece of piss.Alot easier than plastering and the finshed walls far exceed any plastered wall.But like I said the fixers have to be spot on.We did Bolton college tech department and didn't get one client snag .
  13. M

    Float and set reveals

    Done it on powder coated frames just a bit more careful.Old school been there done it
  14. M

    Float and set reveals

    The reason they give for using beads against frames is to stop cracking.Decorators always cork around the windows so there's no need for beads just architects thinking there clever
  15. M

    Float and set reveals

    This is the correct and only way.All this b*ll***s with stop beads against the window is another load of shitebrought in by no nothing designers and architects.
  16. M

    For any mancs

    A All im saying is this lad is trying to build his site up.If you want to find jobs just join his site.Dont know the lad personally but he seems a good lad
  17. M

    For any mancs

    Your a total prick in mine
  18. M

    For any mancs

    You sound like your team shite
  19. M

    For any mancs

    Same to you you thieving c**t.
  20. M

    For any mancs

    Whit wo My type arent wanted because we tell the truth and dont contribute to pathetic threads . You will be glad to know I will be leaving this site .
  21. M

    For any mancs

    Couldnt give a f**k what any of you think.40 years in this game makes you pretty thick skinned and oh I have never been a grass.
  22. M

    For any mancs

    Yeh course it is .Sure you'd be happy someone sharing all your site.
  23. M

    For any mancs

    These jobs are nicked off another site . The lad who runs is a good lad if you want the jobs join his site
  24. M

    pva roller

    What kind of roller ffs the next one will probably be are white bristles better than black bristles on a brush ffs
  25. M

    ripples

    No laughing at you
  26. M

    ripples

    What an exciting life you lead posting on a forum at 7.15 am.Now don't forget to post a picture of your dinner and what you've done today.
  27. M

    ripples

    Kitchy the best spread in the world stalking me
  28. M

    ripples

    f**k me here's me thinking plastering is a pretty simple job after 41 years.Some of these posts ffs.
  29. M

    ripples

    Just go back with some sunglasses and buy them some curtains.The sun will be the problem nothing else.
  30. M

    Multi problems

    Oh for the days of only board finish and carlite finish no problems whatsover
  31. M

    Speedskim® The NEW SF is Here!

    Zzzzzzzzz
  32. M

    Best joke you've heard...

    Two men walking they're dogs ones got a labrador the other has got a jack Russell.Fancy a pint says one,but it's ten o clock said the other where will we get in with the dogs at this time.Theres a pub up the road that let guide dogs in we'll pretend we're blind said the other.The one with the...
  33. M

    Firmacell boards

    You dont plaster them full stop.The fst is brilliant ,you can water it down to make it like cream. Spread it on and scrape it off. Quick sand of the angles the next day.The finish when painted is perfect and better than any plastered finish. You can finish a wall half way through and go back the...
  34. M

    Firmacell boards

    If anybody gets a fermacell job and they want to pass it on give me a shout.
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    Firmacell boards

    Best thing on the market for spreads nightmare for fixers. If the fixers are good and do the job properly then its a breeze. Why are you skimming it you use the ready mixed fine surface treatment.Did Bolton college and didn't get one client snag. Done properly the walls turn out perfect.I...
  36. M

    oldest plasterer on the forum

    57 in october cant wait to retire .40 years doing this shite doesnt do your body any favours. My right hand is full of arthritis and its getting worse.Seen the world doing it but apart from that its just another job.
  37. M

    Plasterboard indicators

    Plasterspot, Plasterboard Indicators - Red | Gypsumtools
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    Plasterboard indicators

    I know I had to google them.The sparks put them on the plasterboard(there stickyback plastic)where there lights are going we skim over them and when the plaster is dry they show through and the spark cuts his holes.Simple but brilliant
  39. M

    Plasterboard indicators

    What a great idea.All sparks must be issued with these.No more dry plaster getting dragged across your wall ceiling and no more getting covered in skim
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    Dot and dab tips

    Mark the wall at 120 intervals Cut out your sockets mix the gear put the gear on the wall place boards on the wall,tap in with straight edge.Tap the ceiling and skirting board lines .Square the internal angles with the corner of plasterboard if you havent got a square.Job done.
  41. M

    Polystyrene Tiles plaster over?

    Even if you get the tiles off you need to get the blobs of glue off. I Re skimmed one years ago and went over the blobs. The glue came through after a few months. Overboard is the answer
  42. M

    Great Expectations

    Don't have to prove myself to a no mark like you.You seem to be obsessed by me for the simple reason I think speedskim are shite.maybe you need to get a life and get off the plasterers forum for a while. Anyway I've got better things to do than waste my time talking to someone who is obsessed...
  43. M

    Great Expectations

    Good on you.Looking forward to seeing the video of Syria in your Orange jump suit.I turned down working on the palm because the money was shite
  44. M

    Great Expectations

    When you travel the world plastering as I have done all my life then I might listen to what you have to say.Until then you are an irrelevance.
  45. M

    speedskim

    Yeh what's your point
  46. M

    speedskim

    Yes
  47. M

    speedskim

    Rough as f**k when you zoom in.
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