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  1. markj

    Any idea why

    If it's wall paper then it's well hidden lol
  2. markj

    Any idea why

    Questionable at best
  3. markj

    Any idea why

    Did a wall a few weeks ago and then some strange dusty patches appears? Walls all done the same as normal.....only thing is they had a silver metallic paint on them. Just wondered if anyone has had this as it's a new one for me... First picture look top left you can't miss it.... Second one...
  4. markj

    Crazy walls

    Some parts just went dusty and dry. But I have no idea why
  5. markj

    Crazy walls

    I had something like that a few weeks ago
  6. markj

    Now that's a good sign

    Who needs these for a work colleague
  7. markj

    Just wondered who has seen the advert and what's your thoughts

    I have just seen a British gas advert with Phil Spencer name mentioned in it and it shows a person scraping artex off ... The person is wearing a mask but I was wondering if any one else has seen it and what there thoughts are on it...
  8. markj

    Domestic spread tip of the day...

    Saved my ass today as the ceiling was destemper under the paint and I skimed it as I couldn't see what's behind the paint and on the last Trowl 2sqm just fell down followed by the rest of the ceiling with a little scrape . All the paint came down with the plaster so I showed the customer the...
  9. markj

    2 coats from 1 bucket

    Did it today Never had an issue other than some times you will need to bang out your bucket lol
  10. markj

    Tennis elbow

    I thought it was part of the job
  11. markj

    Is there anything wrong with adding cement to bonding.?

    I have put cement in bonding when needed. Never had a problem
  12. markj

    Unhappy with plastering work but unsure what to expect?

    Kate You can look on buywithconfidence.gov.uk they are trading standards approved and if there is a dispute they will get involved if needed Or check a trade Look at feed back Hope that helps
  13. markj

    Lime plaster

    Thank you very much
  14. markj

    Anglia lime products

    I am in Romford Essex Of all places
  15. markj

    Lime plastering newby - advice please

    Hi everyone I am normally in the general plastering section but I could do with some advise. I have been asked to do a restoration using anglia lime products on savolit plus fibre boards with fibre chalk ready mix. Now I have never done any lime plastering and I have told the customer this...
  16. markj

    Lime plaster

    Hi everyone I am normally in the general plastering section but I could do with some advise. I have been asked to do a restoration using anglia lime products on savolit plus fibre boards with fibre chalk ready mix. Now I have never done any lime plastering and I have told the customer this...
  17. markj

    Anglia lime products

    Hi everyone I am normally in the general plastering section but I could do with some advise. I have been asked to do a restoration using anglia lime products on savolit plus fibre boards with fibre chalk ready mix. Now I have never done any lime plastering and I have told the customer this...
  18. markj

    New photo Competition

    You mean like this one Loads of steel and plug sockets Hard to get a stroke of the trowel
  19. markj

    looking to obtain an assessor certificate

    What sort of cost would be involved
  20. markj

    Options for skimming Artex?

    If I am correct in my thinking Any artex pre 1950 has asbestos and any thing upto 1990 could contain asbestos You can remove a small sample and for about £30 have it tested so you will know for sure.
  21. markj

    How to get the gypsum whitebook

    Not surprised don't want warm beer lol
  22. markj

    Home made trowel

    Just use the handle off of your darby
  23. markj

    How to get the gypsum whitebook

    Thanks Eddie your a star I will have a look on line first I just wanted to know a few bits How are you holding up in the heat
  24. markj

    How to get the gypsum whitebook

    I have been reading post on here and also seeing products that could be of use that I didn't know about and I was wondering how do I go about getting a copy of the white book Any help would be great Thanks Mark
  25. markj

    Polished plaster

    Look up gold trowel Andy does a dvd to tell you the basics Can't remember the Web site but someone on her should know it. I never go on it I just go down there and get what I need
  26. markj

    Extra Time plaster retarder

    One tea spoon per bag
  27. markj

    Extra Time plaster retarder

    I use cream of tarta on the big ones and I find it works well and loads cheaper lol
  28. markj

    Out of date hardwall

    And it was a private party for a man's 75th
  29. markj

    Out of date hardwall

    Almost £ 5 round my way Went out last weekend to a party in a hall and they were charging £3 for a can of fosters
  30. markj

    around the world

    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1267609956588455&id=670302086319248
  31. markj

    Something not quite right just can't put my finger on it

    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1267609956588455&id=670302086319248
  32. markj

    Short ass

    I hope not lol
  33. markj

    Short ass

    I would end up slipping off landing on my ass covered in hot water. .. Lmao
  34. markj

    Short ass

    I put the beer in the bottom of the fridge it's cooler and I can reach it lol
  35. markj

    Short ass

    Best spread in the shire
  36. markj

    Short ass

    You and the rep seem to have a good relationship lol
  37. markj

    Short ass

    Hung like a donky Just a shame I f**k like a hamster ☺
  38. markj

    Short ass

    So I was wondering how many of you are a short ass As I'm only 5ft 1 inch don't forget the one inch is important.. So on these cold mornings I have to sit in my van for 20 mins waiting for the window to de ice or get out my hop up to scrape the top half of the window.....tell me I am not the...
  39. markj

    K rend Base coats

    Thank you :) I now know what they are have worked on them before just didn't know the name ☺ Big thanks for your help gents
  40. markj

    K rend Base coats

    I thought r7 was used for poor suction background Would you recommend a skud coat or just water it down and paint it on ☺
  41. markj

    K rend Base coats

    Was wondering if someone could please she'd a little light on this one for me .... I have been asked to price a job from the plans That's not a problem but the outer skin is built in blocks called fibolites made by plasmor and I have never heard of them I was told that they come from pgr...
  42. markj

    Venetian plaster

    Thanks @RobJack That means I can continue to play and practice at home. All the best Mark
  43. markj

    Venetian plaster

    @RobJack sorry forgot to tag you
  44. markj

    Venetian plaster

    One question I did a wall at home and I am happy with it but I want to try some other finishes on this wall as its in the downstairs toilet and I use it as my practice wall lol So questions is after 2coats of paraffin wax and a couple coats of cera wax how do I prep it to try different colours...
  45. markj

    coursers & chancers prove me wrong

    I did mine 4 years ago what a joke
  46. markj

    Broken handle :(

    You wouldn't want to see mine then Marshy I thought that one was clean lol
  47. markj

    today's work pictures

    A bit of skimming
  48. markj

    Gypsum polymer plaster

    It was in b &q with a sign saying try me @ £16 per bag It's just I have never heard of it so was wondering if anyone else knows it
  49. markj

    This is what is wrong with the industry

    Oh no minion is just so much better lmao
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