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hi guys I've done my apprenticeship and served the last 5 years on the books which is salary based. Someone has asked me to skim a room for them 12ftx14ft walls and ceilings. Already been plasterboarded. How much would you guys charge? I'm in south east London if that helps local prices Cheers

hi guys Just wondering what trowels/tools people use for a set. At the moment I'm laying on with MT, flatten with speedskim, 2nd coat MT then final 2 trowels with an ox ultra flex (upgraded from a 14" nela s*p*r*lex to 16" ox) but I've recently been told to get a plaziflex to use after second...

Hi guys The work radio i had been using has unfortunately died and is no longer being sold. It was a DAB one from Aldi looked like dewalt. Anyway does anyone know of any good value DAB radios that aren't too expensive? Cheers

Hi guys. Just out of curiosity wondering how much different councils pay their plasterers around the country. I've heard good and bad things just wondered if it's consistent

hi guys. I ordered a speedskim set from p1ss and one has arrived with a broken blade already. Could someone tag Ryan in this as I can't get through on the number provided. Thanks

Hi guys. What are the putz spatulas like for skimming? I saw a video of someone using a refina one and looks a great tool wondering if puts are as good? Also do they need a lot of breaking in? Cheers

Not sure if I'm allowed to advertise like this but I've just got myself some great bargains. There's a website called drywall tools which have 25% off all plastering tools. Including Refina mixers. Marshall town trowels and Refina s*p*r*lex. Also Ox gorilla buckets for 2/3£ Always love a bargain!

lets see the state of the back of your vans. Everyone works different. Met spreads with spotless vans and others with "organised mess" Best one wins a left handed screw driver:numberone:

after many an argument with myself over whether to get a speedskim or not I had a go with one yesterday and fell completely in love. Where is the best place to buy one for both good value and most recent version. I'm after the 600mm one. Cheers guys

Morning guys. I'm thinking of getting s*p*r*lex but people always talk about it being hard to work the timings. At what stage should you use it? A step by step would be appreciated Cheers, Sonny

Hi guys Ive been using this site for a couple weeks now and just realised I've never properly introduced myself. My names Sonny and I'm 23 working in South East. I've only been plastering properly for 3 years so I might not be the most experienced but I enjoy what I do. Some good advise on...

hi guys. Anyone know of any offers or deals on nela s*p*r*lex trowels? Looking at trying a 16" one. Cheers

Hi guys. I have been thinking about getting the 600mm speed skim for a while but can't decide if it's worth it? I only do domestic work so don't need the bigger one. For those of you who have one would you recommend it?

Tradesmens worst nightmare haha

I recently skimmed some plasterboards in a conservatory but with the weather being so hot it has slightly crazed. Would it be ok to paint? You can't feel the cracks but you can see them.