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    plaster retarder for big hits

    Hi all ive just been shown a trick by an old school plsterer:RpS_drool: If you mix your plaster anti clockwise ,then clockwise it slows down the chemical reaction (setting time) in the plaster. I thought he was pulling my plonker until i tried it and it worked! I now mix 6 Bags at a time in an...
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    Advice on laying on and trowel up

    Hi guys Could one of you please give me some advice on how to tackle awkward area`s when laying on plaster. Here is an example of what I mean............. all the green highlighted area was what I recently had to plaster in a friends kitchen. My biggest problem was that the builder being an...
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    What size Sponge float do you use on plaster ?

    It`s now time to sit and wait for all the sarcastic comments................................... But seriously I would like some advice on what size sponge float to use and what grade :fine,med,coarse I`ve been looking at the refina 430mm x 260mm :med grade .........is this to big ?:RpS_crying...
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    Looking for work placement (NVQ 2) GWENT AREA

    Hi I am currently in college full time studying plastering/construction Diploma level 1. I now need to get a work placement with a plasterer for my NVQ 2 for later this year. I can already plaster to a high standard,i just need more trowel time to get up to speed. I am very reliable and hard...
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