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    How to get work on a site?

    Well gentlemen I thank you for your informative replies. I've heard it's s**t work but I would like the experience so if it's s**t and I make s**t money for a week it's not the end of the world is it? Still not really got any pointers on where to start yet. If anyone has a suggestion do let me...
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    How to get work on a site?

    Hi all. Probably the wrong place to post this but I am wondering how I find work plastering on a site? I've been domestic plastering for the last twelve months and I'd like to try some mindless skimming on board for a bit for the experience but not being from a trades background I've never even...
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    Are Quick Plastering Courses Worth It?

    I did a three week course with Silver Trowel in Portsmouth. It was suppose to be two weeks setting (with a day of boarding) and a week floating. I was pretty s**t... So they let me spend three weeks skimming and said I could go back for the floating at no charge which I did later. This is all...
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    Scud the blockwork

    I was taught (on short C&G course) that all floating and rendering should be done with the box method. Today floated out a wall using strip of plasterboard and it was a doddle. The idea behind the box screed is to make your own panels to level from. It does work but takes time... Unless you...
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    Southampton domestic ceiling work

    God damn that appeared right up my alley buy was snapped up pronto! Cheers for the tag Dan. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Tackers needed Portsmouth area

    07638 621 688. I've got two free days Weds (tomorrow) and Thurs and am happy to work in Hampshire Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Somebody start the bidding fresh out the factory [emoji23]

    Looks like they've been stored properly at least. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    K Rend’s Lightweight Render Offers Time Saving Benefits

    It makes so much mess. I did a job on a semi detached house and had to go next door and clean the neighbours garden after scratching it back! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    float and set near Hook

    Chichester, but I vaguely know Hook and have SatNav :) I'm newish to plastering (six months) and can lay on fine but the boss usually finishes (wet trowel etc) hence why I only offer to help and not take on the job! But free this weekend to labour or lay on. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Danny is the Chuck Norris of plastering

    I was taught on the plastering course that when your plaster suddenly starts going off really quickly for no apparent reason it's because Danny is having a s**t fit somewhere. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    float and set near Hook

    Hi Darren I can help at the weekend if that is any use? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Plasterers get less money

    Like. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Danny is the Chuck Norris of plastering

    I don't think plastering is even real now. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Danny is the Chuck Norris of plastering

    That makes sense because I went to the records office and Danny doesn't have a birth certificate... Are we all in Danny's Matrix?! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Danny is the Chuck Norris of plastering

    I heard there were complications during delivery due to Danny's baby's tool belt. PS: dunno what this is all about but thought I'd get involved :) Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    so who wants a job

    Witterings is s**t for travel. Make sure you avoid rush hour as that roads a c**t. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    so who wants a job

    I'm amazed people aren't posting! There are always people looking for work in the south... Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Is this a good job?

    Lawyer up or your house will look like that for years to come and you'll be gutted everytime you look at it. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Anyone know about, and if/where grey finishing plaster can be purchased?

    Customer is looking for a float and set but due to the nature of the building (really old) she wants the plaster to look like the old stuff and she plans to seal it and not paint it to give a rustic feel. Anything spring to mind? Any significant cons to said plan of applying a clear sealant...
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    Oh dear...

    Wow. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Your Vans and what you drive

    It's really immasculating I'm sure, but I looked at a Nissan eNV200 which is an electric van! 150 mile range, great warrenty and basically costs 2p per mile in fuel. Hard to beat that. Plus if you're lazy or a bit of a cripple like me it's an automatic. Starting at £17k new, plenty of really low...
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    labourer wanted portsmouth

    Me again. Busy for the next two weeks with another spread but always looking for work :) Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Office Shed build: shed is up but what next?

    Tyvac in place of sarking felt yeah? Doesn't so much apply to the shed build as it's got roofing felt which i figure is different? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Office Shed build: shed is up but what next?

    I'll defo do breathable. I'm not sure if the current felt is breathable... I'm not entirely sure what sort of heater I'll use (presently got a small electric blower thing) by point was more to get feedback on such types, particularly if any is more prone to causing moisture. RE a loft...
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    Aint seen this plasterboard before.

    Old fire resistant board? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Office Shed build: shed is up but what next?

    Sorry for absence of responses... Floor is already polystyrene between the timbers. No membrane. This was installed as part of the shed order. RE insulation and heating: I will be hearing the shed with electronic blower or oil filled radiator or a halogen but it won't be gas powered or...
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    Improver needed Portsmouth

    Will do Jamie. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Looking for employment in Sussex or surrounding!

    Mate, winter is coming for all of us :) I'm happy to travel for an interesting job which will teach me something new, even if I just break even on travel expenses. Keep that in mind and thanks for the kind words. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Improver needed Portsmouth

    I've got an estate. It's like a van but with windows and space so you can store really long feather edges from the boot doors to the front window. Some might say it's better than a van. Some might say it's not a van still. They'd be right, but it gets me to work with all my tools! It'll be fine...
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    Looking for employment in Sussex or surrounding!

    Right so I can make the tea, clean buckets and get various types of gear on the wall. I've been really lucky and have been working for a great chap off the forums in Horsham which is about a 70mile round trip for me. I don't mind the drive, and I intend to continue working for this chap as long...
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    Looking for labourer or improver

    Hi Wayne. I sent you a text on the 14th of Aug... Still looking for an improver? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Improver needed Portsmouth

    I'm looking for work... Got some experience. Looking to improve! Plus, I'm a pro - I've got my own Trowel and everything ;) Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Towing a trailer

    Yes, that's my understanding of the rules but as you pointed out it's not 100% clear! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Office Shed build: shed is up but what next?

    Sorry Mr theshed, but I don't quite follow... Should I use the membrane as I described? Plus the polythene you suggested? I was going to put the electrical cable horizontally through the frame, drilling through the uprights to cater for it. Same for the ceiling, was just going to drill through...
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    Office Shed build: shed is up but what next?

    That's what I'm aiming for with regards to internal finish. Did the list I put up (the order of things etc) miss anything other than polyurethane? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Best prices for plaster?

    I'm quite new to this. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    sharpshooter

    Ditto. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Office Shed build: shed is up but what next?

    I've got the computer in there already. My beers don't require refrigeration so it looks like I'm done :) Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Office Shed build: shed is up but what next?

    Celotex board type stuff I figured maybe polystyrene but celotex appears to be about 20% more effective. Do you have any suggestions? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Office Shed build: shed is up but what next?

    Polythene between the plasterboard and celotex or the shed walls and celotex? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Best prices for plaster?

    Thanks. That's a bargain in comparison to what I am paying. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Best prices for plaster?

    £5.59 plus VAT? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Towing a trailer

    Also the 3.5 limit includes the laden weight of your vehicle, not the empty I believe... Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Office Shed build: shed is up but what next?

    I had a shed built a couple of years ago (12x12) and I put a bugger load of celotex type insulation in and then boarded over it. Depth of cavity between timbers is 70mm for walls and 150mm for ceiling. I had huge problems with damp and condensation and was told that I should have done the...
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    Best prices for plaster?

    £5 at wickes? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Best prices for plaster?

    Hi guys I think I'm paying over the odds. Where do I go for the cheapest gear generally? I think I'm paying near £8 a bag for multi at Buildbase... Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Towing a trailer

    Be warned tho, you must have the trailer part on your liscense. I took my test about ten years ago and can't pull a trailor. I've never had a problem yet... Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Plasterer/ improver wanted

    Forums have done me well so far :) Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Plasterer/ improver wanted

    I'm in Sussex but willing to travel and stay on location... I'm an enthusiastic improver! Send me a message. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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    Total noob (from Chichester, West Sussex)

    Yes they are definitely an improvement from the blisters lol. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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