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Hi As above can you use scrim tape for jointing tapered edge boards and then easifill over it??? or do you have to use paper? Ive just been asked by a bloke in my street to "do some plastering" as he said when i arrived to have a look he just wants the joints filled in , its all been boarded...

OH...Just another quick one....ive never skimmed on fireline boards before...any different to normal boards with regards to hangtime?

haahaa...its always hotty when im workin mate

Cheers lads..much appreciated again

Right chaps....Ive got another garage to do Its basicly a board and skim but its below "living space" its already insulated and the existing joists are there.. So i was going to use 12.5mm fireretardent boards and skim as normal... would this be ok? if so what are the ideal boards to use...

cheers for all the info gents..ive now got a plan...please check out my other post on fireboards cheers

i done 12 years of judo...my body couldnt take it...haa

Haaaaaaaaa What on earth is a bumder? same as a bummer i presume

Thats me...

Batten, insulate, foil back boards,,,,,,,,sorted Then a 4 arm smash of the ropes just for the hell of it in true scotty2hotty style

anyway.....about this garage

haaaaaaa......the worm...awsome

yes sir,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

i done a five day course a couple of years ago and it worked for me mate... have a go at it on one wall if you balls it up well lesson learned.. float it up and use an with a aluminium straight edge i use an 1800mm one and take your time then skim as normal not forgetting to give the walls a...

Hi My mate wants his garage boarded out and skimmed..which im going to do. I havnt looked at the job yet but if i remember rightly its only single brick..he wanted it dot n dabbed but im not sure incase of damp etc.. Ive done a double skinned garage before( brick and thermolite block) but not...

Easy Peasy...Done it with no probs at all dont know what i was worrying about.. Got first coat on, straight on with second coat and had time to have a quick cuppa before starting to trowell..(even though my arse was twitching a bit hahaa) Good confidence booster for me and cheers again for...

cheers for the comments lads...yeah suppose i will have a crack at it..im always organised with gear and clean as i go so i dont know what im worried about really,,will let you know how i get on..

I done a 4 day course mate and could have a bash at that no worries...have a go yourself if yu do a course and you would be able to tackle other jobs aswell..save you a bit in the long run

Hello gents Just a quick question for yu from a diluty plasterer...ive only been plastering for about 6 months or so doing small jobs,, My finish is spot on now but only done walls no bigger than about 3 to 4m at biggest.. Ive just boarded a wall in my house which is about 5.5 in lenght..so...

I done my dads chimney breast a few weeks ago..i taped the old wood beads put thin coat beads on and skimmed it..no cracks as yet

Its not the board that costs the money its the stand...£30 from ebay,,the board no more than a few quid from timber merchants

cheers for the advice gents...pointing trowel it is..

alright lads Im new to the plastering game and was wondering what tool you used to get into tight corners..eg the side of a staircase where it goes into a 45 degree angle ish....the last few inches is to small for a trowel ,,,is there something along the lines of a pointing trowel? ive got a...

Ive only plastering a few months so the sponge is a handy tool for me ,,but ive been working with a seasoned plasterer who dosnt use them but is gradually starting to warm to the sponge because of the time it cuts of a set and at the same time ive done a couple of walls without it with the same...

so mixed views then??? haaa

Hello troops Has any one got a link to any sites for cheap marshaltown gear? or are they just expensive everywhere? ohh and whats tyzack like cheers scotty

Divint knaaa marra...fancy fancy gittin a pair meesel like

Is it easier to get a flat surface with a larger trowel ? seems logical that a bigger surface will create less lines etc..

Cheers...i only use a 11 inch cheap silverline one at the min so i think i will invest in a 14 inch marshalltown ultra lite...or get the missus to get me one for xmas..haa

yeah the same happened when i used a cheap one i got lines where the tool ended...i think im going to get a marshalltown one and bend it a bit ccheers

Thanks mate..I will have a look into them..ive looked at a few and like what you said look more rounded .. cheers

Ok this may seem like a lame question but what would you experienced spreads call a decent trowel? i know Marsheltown seem to be the one ive heard mention the most but what about the likes of Ragni or Silverline? is there much difference apart from bieng pre worn and handle ?? cheers

Hello mate.. Ive recently done a five day course and was surprised how much i learned im by no means a plasterer but ive done a couple of small rooms in my house and to be fair to myself i think ive done a pretty good job,,ive also just started working with a mate who's a good spread just...

Hello Im pretty new to the plastering scene so im wondering what is the best tool for internal angles ..Im aware that experienced spreads may not use them so spare me the greef haha.. ive seen the cheap ones on ebay (silverline and ragni etc) for between £5 and £10 are they any good? cheers

Thats spot on mate nice one...Im only 2 mins from fawdon its possible i know him scotty

Hello Dan I live on Etal lane (Newbiggin hall) next to the police station in the new estate...

Good evening Ive just recently done a short plastering course and was told to put your second coat of plaster on straight after the first wait a while then trowel,, Ive since read that after the first coat wait a while and trowel it flat before applying the second?? Which is right or is it...

Alright Ive just done a short plastering course and im looking for some experiance before i do my house and familly members..So if you want some free labour in the newcastle area or if i could come along to a job and watch you on let me know cheers

Alright everyone My first post just to say hello as i am new to the site...Ive just done a plastering course and im looking for some experiance with a good plasterer before i tackle my house and numerous members of my familly.. So if your near newcastle and want some free labour im your man...