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    Spraying plaster

    Hi I've never used a spray machine and always plastered the conventional way. However I have just lost out on a huge 7 bed house as some guy has come in and said to the client that the spray finish is far superior to troweling on. I have looked all over the Internet and it appears although the...
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    Wetherby external insulated render

    Anyone used Wetherby render system? Much different to K Rend? Got a job to price and dont know where to start - all help greatly received Regards G
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    Costs for Lime Rendering

    Hi Chaps, Just wondering what you lads are charging for External Lime rendering per sqaure metre? Got approx 3oo sqaure to do in the spring when I'm back from India. Any input appreciated. G
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    Skimming Rates

    Alright lads? Long time no posts but I could do with a hand with this one. Been asked to quote a metre rate for skimming (roughly 1000 metres) all the walls and ceilings are new board and the project manager wants me to quote including materials. There is a lot of straight forward work, however...
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    Tree Bark affect

    Can anyone help me out here? Iv'e just rendered about 6 square metres of blown render at some chaps house. However I have done it smooth and it looks like it has been coated with a "hi build masonry paint" When I spoke to a chap in the loacal paint store he said I shoud use a textured roller...
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    Venetian Plastering

    Any of you guys spezialize in venetian/faux/polished plastering? If so, how do you find the going? Fancy a go at my bathroom, but don't want to pay loads of money for materials if theres more than meets the eye. Looks a peice of cake on youtube (PLEASE DONT SLATE ME FOR THIS COMMENT) as I am...
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    New van I think

    Been raining a bit :-[
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    Oh no!!! My mates head has fallen off!!!

    I'm no David Bailey, but I was pleased when this picture came out - My mate sneezing just at the right time. ;D
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    Willow withies

    Nice to be outside! Apologies if you cant see the picture (I think you have to sign in to see it - not sure If ive posted it correctly)
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    uploading pics?

    how do I upload pics on here? Garrett
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    Wattle & Daub

    Hi there! Replaced some old wattle & daub pannels for the first time last week, went well, however im not sure I used the right lime - anyone help? I used 1 part NHL 3.5 to 4 parts sharp sand. The end result looks mint - just need to make sure that the lime used is correct as I have more pannels...
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    new to forum

    Hello, im Garrett, new to the forum. I have been using the site for some time now and am impressed. Thought it was time I introduced myself. ::)
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    New to forum

    Hello ;D
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