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Got 35 bags of this stuff not used on a job. Does anybody want some for cheap? Based in Devon, will cut a good deal on it lads :) hit me up if interested. J

Lots of time on my hands right now and I need a laugh so let's here some of your best stories from the building site !!! I'll go first > A few summers ago I landed a big new build in Cornwall for a farmer. He's been living in a caravan for a few years and finally got Dutchy to grant him a...

Hi all. Gone and broke my humerus (no so f**k**g humorous believe me hurts like duck!) in 2 places and can't hold a hawk ! We've got a million pound house on in between Exeter and Taunton.. is there anyone on here decent that wants some work ? Pay top rates and the runs are HUGE, most...

Hi all. Gone and broke my humerus (no so f**k**g humorous believe me hurts like duck!) in 2 places and can't hold a hawk ! We've got a million pound house on in between Exeter and Taunton.. is there anyone on here decent that wants some work ? Pay top rates and the runs are HUGE, most...

Took on a job for family knowing damn well it's too cold really! Friday I had the back of the 2 storey extension on and ruled off by 10am. It didn't rub up until 11pm under lights (FML) I've been chucking a bit of rapid set in and lots of hydrated lime. Is there another trick I'm missing to...

Interested to hear people's experiences with this stuff.. Discuss !!

I've got a pool to render next week. Client has asked for a sand and cement render, it's made of blockwork and is square. Mix ratio/additives ? Discuss >>

hoping for Bobby to see this one as I know he's a local lad I'm based in Devon and the plastering sand here is shite. Red 50/50 they call it. It's got huge stones and pebbles in it and it runs up like s**t in the beads unless you set them into of the scratch leaving a thicker topcoat etc etc...

Been doing lots of these recently. The amount of work to board and set one room is insane ! Anyone else do conservatories ? So hot atm if you out on more than a bag you're a mad man !!

were doing an old cottage at the moment and with a scat/Tyrolean finish (not cullamix just knocked up ourselves to match the dopey old existing ! I work with 2 other olasterers and we all have a difference of opinion on the following > 1) how to prep the ruled off coat for Tyrolean. Do you...

I have bought all of the above, used them for a bit and come to the decision that for skimming nothing is as good as a plain old marshalltown... I always go back to the same way I learnt as an apprentice, 2 coats, flatten in and polish! Is it just me ? I see loads of boys work which is decent...

where do you boys look for them ? I moved to Devon from Dorset 6 years ago and the amount of shite workers down here is unreal. Seen so many jobs left rough/messy not finished etc. Since moving here I've been through 5 labs before I found my lad who's still on after 3 years... He puts on all...

which is the best in the market iyo? I've been using the bostik cemtone green stuff for a few months and it's mustard, sticks s**t to a blanket ! Thistles version is pricey but never used. It's all a. But messy though, Job for the lab of course :)

What's the best method/mix ratios for this ? I'm assuming Scat coat Scratch Topcoat Should all 3 be 3:1 nhl 3.5 ? 3 days between coats ? How long will the top cost need to be left before it can be floated and sponged up ?

Got a big old farmhouse to do. The main dwelling is made of stone/Flint with some new build extensions being done in sand and cement.. I'm assuming the following is best for the stonework walls - 1)Scat coat 3:1 nhl mix coarse sand 2) Mesh/scratch coat to fill out 3:1 nhl plastering sand 3)...

Hi all, Just finished basecoat on a large timber frame property, client has over ordered on HP12 basecoat by almost a pallet! Anyone wanting this product can get them for half price as we can't send them back to the supplier (small local merchant who doesnt sell much of it) If you're...

Hi all, Just finished basecoat on a large timber frame property, client has over ordered on HP12 basecoat by almost a pallet! Anyone needing this product can get them for half price as we can't send them back to the supplier (small local merchant who doesnt sell much of it) If you're...

Hi, I'm new here. Been plastering for about 6 years now and have seen most things I need to know. This however is a new animal entirely. Pricing a barn conversion currently and the client has had a company called "foam spray" spray this expanding foam type insulation over every external wall...