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I want to go on a coarse to learn how to use renders. If anyone can advise me which is the better product to use or a good coarse to take. Any advice appreciated.

have any of you lads ever added cream of tarta to your set to slow it down or is it all a load of cobblers.If it slows your set down how much do you use per bag.cheers for any replies.

I know this isnt the done thing but has anyone skimmed over bathroom tiles. Someone wants me to do this on a property they are going to rent out.I have never done this and know it is wrong but this bloke works for a company that gives me work so i want to keep in with him.I told him they need...

can anyone give me a rough idea on what day rates for 1&1 are in london.i have a few jobs in the pipeline in richmond and need to give estimates over the phone.thanks

hello lads.what mix ratio do you like to use for a plinth.do you keep it the same as the rest of the render or a little bit stronger.cheers

cavity closures.I,ve always hardwall scratch let it go of then hardwall float.The builder I'm working for wants me to eml them first which i dont mind just wondering how you guys do them.I no this has been discussed in the past but the old memory is going a bit.Thanks for any feedback

does anyone no of a builders merchants that sells board and stands.need it for tomorrow and i live in harlow,essex.thanks

today Ive been doing a stair wind and to be honest i hate doing them.all the different size trowels were out,brushes and sponge.it looked well once done.is there any different ways any of you lads do them.does anyone use those spatula things or any other type tools on them.just curious

I was supposed to be starting on a extension next week but got a call this morning saying he is not ready and i was relying on that job as i have nothing else to go to so if any of you lads can help me out with any work it will be much appreciated.I'm in Essex.Pm me anytime.thanks :(

anyone know where i can get a 2ft length of pvc render angle bead and about 2 shovels of lime from.Silly it may sound but the beads come in tens where i no and cost a packet and i dont want a open bag of lime left in my van.Its for a making good job on something i done a while back so i where...

when outside rendering if i was to top coat 5-1-1 do i not add waterproof er or plasticiser.if not why not.scratch has waterproofer in it.thanks

today i bought 10 upvc render angle beads and 10 upvc render stop beads price total just over £80.this seems expensive to me but i need them for tomorrow.can anyone tell me if Ive been mugged or is this the right price as i don't never use these

first time ive used that bond it pva today as i useally stick with what i no but there was none on the shelf.to the point to those who use bond it pva do you knock it up to the ratio is says on the tub and do you two coat it on walls to be overset.i know these questions sound stupid but im not...

hello all.anyone use sika waterproofer for rendering as i was supplied with wopping big tub of it today for a job im on.On the insructions it says add 1 litre to every 25kg of cement.Does this work out the same as a take away coffee cups worth(from bp garage) poured into a bucket of water.I no i...

Can anyone give me the run down on how rated people works.I no you bye quotes off them but do they also take a cut out of what you earn.also do they sell quotes to as many spreads as they can or just a set amount.Im wondering if this method of getting the work in is any good or just a rip off as...

hello all.I'm trying to work out a price for two walls s&c flat render.both walls will finish 2.5m off the ground to drip bead.one wall is about 10m high on a gable end and will need two scratches as it has a big belly in the blockwork its all off a rickety old scaffold and theres a shed in the...

I'm looking to buy a van and i only want to spend around 1500 quid so its gonna be something tatty with high milage.But as long as its running well with a bit of mot and tax it will do.I live in Harlow town Essex so if anyone knows of or has seen anything could you let me no.I have been using...

Hello all,I'm currently looking for some work as mine has dried up.I,vie been working for the same fella for the last 6yrs but the work has dried up with him due to builders going quiet.I don't have many contacts of my own as i was stupid enough to put all my eggs in one basket.This is making it...

can anyone give me some advice on what metre prices are good and bad for float and set hardwall and skimming plasterboard.im working on 3 new houses north of london and we have been given a price for each house.but i wamt to work it out with a price by the metre to see if we are getting ripped...

I have a room 8-4.6m to skim all plasterboard also has a small room within for a toilet.I reckon 2 days for a 2&1 £720 cash not inc materials.Does this seem OK as i am new to this pricing malarkey and i want to make sure i get it right as it is part of a double ext with a loft on it and i could...

Hi fellow spreads i have 2 lids to overset one is 3.5-2m the other is 2.5-2m.My mate said he would charge £2oo+materials. Is this a bit steep.I reckon £150+materials.Another mate reckons £140 inc materials.who do you think is right or are we all wrong.This could be done in one set.It may...

Hello all.Im new to this great site and was hoping somone can give me advice.Iv,e been spreading for ten years and subcontracting for the same company for 6 years.I can do all types of pastering and work on a day rate of £100 after tax.I have to do a lot of my own work at weekends to make my...