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I used to have a flat above Blockbuster on the Tolworth Roundabout, opposite the (what used to be) Toby Jug. Not a bad place. Bit pricey though!

Test boards not a good idea I'm afraid. Never give a woman too many choices if you can help it!!! Shown her a few you-tube vids but trying to limit it a bit (as per before!!). Like I say, I have done a few couple of white walls before was just trying to introduce a bit of substance to it so they...

Welcome :RpS_biggrin:

:RpS_lol: I'm nearly in tears reading this.

It was said on a previous post that white finishes can look bland, no movement etc. I did a white finish on a previous job and it looked ok. Just getting our bedroom done at the moment and me and the missus have agreed on a neutral polished feature wall. She's quite keen on the idea of white. I...

Ready Mixed Plaster Skim - Fillers - Decorative Accessories -Decorating & Interiors - Wickes I use this. Works out most cost effective :RpS_wink:

I've done a few privates for people who work for HM revenue! They're the worst for trying to dodge a bit of tax and save some money!

Ok, understand a bit better now. Was picturing some lean to type construction someones grandad was so proud of building 50 years ago. Inclined to agree with this... But maybe with vapour barrier behind studs just in case? Board the studs then skim. Job done...

you need to sort the damp problem and dry it out first. S/c with waterproofer would be the way to go for a scratch but only when dried out. Just bear in mind waterproofer in scratch coat slows set time of top coat so be careful with pva etc. What's on the outside? DO NOT use any gypsum based...

d'ya wanna come round an fix mine now because it went bang yesterday!!

Take it you haven't gone back to work yet then :RpS_biggrin:

Just to further slightly (I know I'm boring you now...) Forgot to say under L1B (I think) renovations to properties have to adhere to regs too if more than 50% of the surface area of an individual element is being done. So if you render more than 2 external walls when 4 are visible then it will...

With regard to old stock houses there will be work as long as they are standing. New build regs as someone said changed again in Oct. For a wall to comply with new reg u values, a standard brick cav block plaster construction pretty much doesn't cut it. Even now. This means the construction...

My mum used to work in county hall in Chelmsford:RpS_scared:

Thanks for the tip. Did notice it stretched a bit further when roller was damp! Would it not compromise the strength and suction control by mixing with PVA?

Have to say I nearly f*ckin cried at the price of the WBA especially considering I needed more than one tub for my bedroom which is about 4.5m by 3m. Note to others thinking of using it - make sure you mix it properly first!!! The last dregs were like trying to roller treacle on the feckin wall...

I'm with beddy, just leave it. Never jet washed or soaked mine before but then I'm a lazy c**t. After a couple of years when well and truely fcuked, then buy a new one.

Cool, cheers peeps, will dish out some thanks as rewards!!! Will let you know how it goes and maybe, just possibly, post some pics when done....

I say good luck to ya. Hope it works out and you get to paint the big apple pink on behalf of us brits.... If it turns out to be a con then lesson learned. I hope it doesn't.

This was another plus point for WBA, it buys me one more day off! haha. If I WBA the whole room tomorrow how long will I have to skim it. I know that you need to leave WBA to dry but is there a length of time after which you shouldn't skim without re-applying. ie. is there some sort of expiry...

Cheers beddy, speed not too sad, been doing it a fair few years now. So using board finish with WBA would give a similar set time to pva/multi? Just so I can judge how many walls to stick on...

I've only ever used PVA/multi but I see a lot of you go for the bonding agent/board finish option. I'm thinking I'd like to try this and my wife has just decided that I'm skimming our bedroom this christmas. Perfect opportunity I feel to test it out. My question is of the difference between the...

I got my missus a wooden leg. It's not her main present, just a stocking filler.

hi essexboy from another essex boyish! Welcome. Can you do us a favour and take plenty of pictures of the job when you're finished and post them on here please?

can't be Ahmed, it hasn't cracked.

Agree with you there carraraboy. Done the Venetian and Fibrous courses at goldtrowel a few years back. Best money I ever spent. Haven't done much polished work since but still have the skill set to do it. The lads who run the courses (not sure if it's still the same blokes) are top notch and...

Geezer I used to work with had a plastic float with a bit of old carpet nailed to it. Carpet float!! Same job as a sponge float I s'pose. Only used to bring that bad boy out when things had really gone tits up!

Hormonal woman + in labour + you're still posting on here = GOOD LUCK!!!:RpS_wink:

I'm not adverse to popping the odd rad off either. It's not rocket science if done properly. I can't believe what a bunch of slashers some of you lot are- plastering around light switches. Unless I'm reading that wrong that is a big fukcing hell no in my opinion. I always carry a box of surgical...

Jammy s**t. Oh, and hi and welcome :RpS_laugh:

If they say that then go in someones house and start spouting s**t making the price go up and up then technically it's illegal. Would be classed as a bait and switch scam. Get the cnuts round, like Casper and Bubbles said, hide the van see what they do and if they follow that trend, report the...

Back on the subject of what is achievable, all depends on whether you've convinced them to pay you day rate or already stuck a price in! Day rate = half a room a day, price work = 2 rooms a day! Make the money work for you!:RpS_thumbup:

ok, not sure if this is as such the 'right' answer but here goes... I would of thought the main reason for not using lightweight plasters in a solid wall construction is mainly due to damp bridging. Gypsum plasters are very porous and as such any damp that penetrates can reach the top coat and...

I've got one like this: http://www.superpetsdirect.com/products/Lucky-Reptile-Pump%252dUp-Humidifier-Water-Sprayer-1.5Litre.html Got it from B&Q in the garden section for about 6 quid.

Correction.... my old boss was robbed. I didn't pay a bean :-). Just googled it to see for rough prices!

whoever manages to piss off a sparky, chippie or architect the most. With video evidence.

Got one of these. Can recommend highly:RpS_thumbup:. Lasted me about 5 years now just replaced propeller twice in that time. Always worth keeping a plunger with you 2. Sods law you'll get a power cut half way through knocking up second gauge!! Just seen that that pic come up really small!! It's...

errr, yeah. Agree with (some) of the advice given to you. Just pretty simple scrape the high points of floor scraper. bonding agent then skim. HOWEVER, just wanted to throw in that you should open all windows and door and dust mask yourself up to the ******* eyeballs. Artex has a tendency to...

:RpS_thumbsup:funny fkin thread! Just to say, it's not always the council scum. I worked for this fat tart, take out chimney breast, overboard, skim and cove 3 ceilings. B*tch didn't lift a finger. Made sure I left the place tidier than when I got there, everything sheeted etc etc. One day she...

Don't you mean slam the front door then PICK the render up from the floor!! In the words of Harry Enfield, eeeerrrrrmmmmmm........ now I don't think you wanted to do that!!!

Sounds like not a bad plan to me. Just be aware that times are still a bit dodgy after the recession and work (certainly down this way (essex)) is still a bit scarce. At least you're doing a bit of a longer course. No offence to the people who do them but I don't think you can do a weeks course...

Cheers Danny:-)

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. Got fed this site through Danny on twitter and I'm glad I did, looks really good. Like facebook for spreads only!! lol. A bit about me- I have been plastering for about 6 or 7 years now (screed render venetian fibrous dry-line etc etc). Got fed up of working...