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If I did I would have done a far better job. I'd have used 2 coats for starters!

A builder I know who also does plastering (wasn't available for this job due to it being too far) said same thing. He says a good plasterer will always do a neat finish at the ceiling, regardless if you're having coving or not. Comes down to pride in their work at the end of the day. He would...

Half that. Labour only. I supplied the materials.

Take a guess. 2 rooms, 4x3m each including ceilings. What would you expect?

Ideally I'd not like him to return as he's clearly incompetent however I can't just withhold money without first giving the main guy (the original guy I spoke to that didn't do the work) the chance to rectify the mess. I've just spoke to the main guy and thankfully he agrees with me, the work...

It's not great but lets look at what my options are going forwards... 1. Give him the opportunity to fix his work 2. Get a quote from another plasterer to make good and deduct whatever new plasterer is charging and pay him what's left 3. Anything else? You've said you won't pay him a penny but...

Honestly mate at this point I'm willing to accept that as acceptable. As stated above it's not the best but didn't think it was the worst either. I am having coving hence why the ceiling edges aren't neat. I know that a good plasterer would have probably plastered to the edges regardless but...

Interested to hear your feedback on the 'good' bits. These bits are fairly smooth, although some parts will need sanding down before decorating but I am more or less happy with this.

Room 2

Room 1...

haha I was waiting for someone to ask this. I'll take some pics shortly

Tamworth

Birmingham

I really wish it was. I haven't paid him yet but sorting it with the original guy. He's 'reviewing' the pics with the guy who actually did the work so waiting to see what he comes back. Bear in mind I've posted only the bad bits, the rest of the walls are decent so he's definitely rushed this...

Also the reason he left the bits next to the door frames unskimmed is because he said they are very difficult to skim plus they will be covered by architraves... Based on my architraves being 75mm, as indicated here, you can see I'll still be left with the wall on show.

Here are some pics for you to enjoy...

It's obvious when looking at it. Very faint in some areas where almost transparent. Also my door linings protrude out by 2mm. After skimming, they still protrude so skim is probably 1mm if that. He also confirmed after he uses 1 coat

Out of interest.. how long should it take to skim 2 rooms (3x4m each) including ceilings? He has single-handedly done both rooms in 2 days which I feel is crazy.

Checkatrade, although the guy who did the actual plastering wasn't the guy who I thought I was using (with the good reviews). Seems he's got his mate to do the job. I found out on the morning of the job that the main guy couldn't make it so sending another plasterer he works with. To be fair to...

He came back today and removed the plaster, all working fine now. Reason it wasn't taped off is because there would have been no light source. In hind sight, should have bagged up as mentioned above. Lesson learnt. As for the comments regarding that's the least of my worries, you are spot...

Plasterer has been in this week and after leaving today, he left the light on in the room. I went to the room to turn the light off and saw the switch in this state Not only are the wires completely covered in plaster, the switch didn't turn the light off (the wiring has been compromised) so...

Another question... Is it standard practice to plasterboard the reveals or just skim them? The reveals are already fairly smooth as it is so was hoping skimming would be sufficient to avoid adding additional thickness.

Thanks all for your comments. Didn't realise there were any comments as didn't get any notifications and last time I checked my post was pending approval! Anyway, ended up getting the plumber to chase the pipes in the wall. Electric cables on the surface but will easily be covered with dot and...

Started a new thread but said awaiting approval before being displayed publicly, then a prompt to introduce myself. So hi, I'm a homeowner, DIYer looking for advice

I'm currently refurbishing a room and in the process adding some internal wall insulation. The wall has been stripped, electrician has been in and done first fix and my plumber is coming this week to install/reconfigure the pipework for new radiators. The walls are solid brick and as I am...