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It was government funding to the course providers, depends what area your in, some colleges still fund it, others don't.

Looks like they found the Pussy........... Cat

Dri coat, it won't damage your trowel either ;-)

Artex is BACK!!

I'll be honest with you Dan, no one is going to post a price on a open forum based off photos, it's not the done thing. My numbers there if you want it, without speaking to you direct I can't really give you anymore help. All the best.

Based on the information you gave I wouldn't be able to give you a idea of costs. Like I said in my other post, feel free to give me a call and we can talk in depth more.

I'm based out of Caithness, I would be more than happy to give you a quote, you can get me on 07854697580. Or PM me on here. Thanks, Jeff.

Some good prices there :-)

Marine ply, varnished. It's lasted 7 years and still going strong.

As a rule I'll use a tub when on my own, but a spot board when I've got a labourer

Good luck

Hi Scott, What are your aims, what are hoping to do your self? Are you looking to do this as a way to become a plasterer?

I don't do twitter -:)

Who makes that mate

Is that a college course?

I've never used roll and stroll, seems to come recommended by a few

I can't find any where near me that can do it for £800

I'd want to know all about the murder, it certainly would add character to the property.

Defiantly a lot around, turned upto a quote on Friday to look at a old Victorian house with damp external walls, I gave him a few options and he said "that's interesting as the other 3 that have been round all said to dot & dab it" I explained why this wouldn't be my first choice of solutions...

Cheers, I might have to try that stuff, cheap a swell.

Maybe it's just the B&Q stuff that's ****, as it just didn't stick when I tried it.

I've tried B&Q's version and it's not up to much, I'll have to give this stuff try.

What's everyone's preferred methods for protecting carpet?? I normally use those disposable dust sheets and mask them to the skirting, then have a proper sheet over the top, any other good methods that work for you's?

Yep and expensive!

Yeh for around 3K

I'm gonna be different and not bother with a plazzi, bottom line is I can get a good finish with the trowel I've had for the last 4 year. the idea of having a different trowel for different parts of the set deludes me, plus my tool bag isn't big enough :-)

Dashing, they dash everything up in the highlands. I lived up there for a few year and it was pretty much all I did externally.

I will do it, no rush though I don't desperately need it. I'm only doing it for my own personal development mate.

They fund the level 2 mate as that's all you need to get into work, with the level 3 your on your own, this is for the OSAT route. You can do a college course 1 day a week, buts that's the diploma, not the nvq and not really a option when your older and working.

Quick update for anyone interested, I've spoke to a few colleges, private training providers and NVQ assessers, they have all informed me you can go straight to the level 3, no need to do the level 2 for someone who is experienced. Level 2 however is funded, so for someone looking to get on...

Yep, I have the refina one.

I agree with this, had mine near to 5 years and no problems

Welcome :-:

I'm Durham mate, probably abit to far for you

He can't, he's got no work on :-)

This forum is great ;)

Oh dear

As Leebo said. Maybe look at going to college or learn with a experienced plasterer. Getting someone to do the top coat is a good idea or get someone to help you, that way you'll be learning on the job. And no I wasn't in your position at one time, I was taught how to do this and done hundreds...

Scratch coat leave for a few days, second coat then wet dash the same day as you would if you were pebble dashing/dry dashing. Hope that helps.

If you have never rendered before, my first bit of advice would be to go and learn how to render, and in future don't take on work your not capable of doing, be honest with people and refer them to a qualified plaster instead of trying to blag it and messing up someone's home.

I've used one of these for around 4-5 years, I can't fault it. It's never lost it's shape, just look after it well and it'll last years.

I've always stayed clear of one coat for no reason other than being scared of the unknown! I'm gonna have to try it one day.

You'll love it, I've had one for around 4-5 years and can't fault it, providing you look after it.

Bargain

You can't do the level 3 via EWPA, only the level 2. Level 3 can only be done via OSAT.

From what I can gather from hearing lads talk on here, it's very much location dependent so it would be hard to give a definite answer to this one.

Thanks everyone, I've spoke to a few training providers already, just waiting for Monday when I can speak to my local college. Once I know the answer I'll post here for all to see.

If there are any courses/chancers looking in it might be worth bidding ;)

Age: 30 Started: 18 So been going 12 years, started on my own at 24.