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    Plastering over installation anyone?

    Hi folks,i was on site yesterday to plaster a conservatory.I was told that it was fine to apply bonding coat straight over the installation panels that were already plugged on and then to skim over the top afterwards.I was'nt too sure if it would work as it was just 18mm thick installation...
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    Some idiots in the game

    Hi they folks,just measured up and give a price on a job of a house.Its 72m2 top to bottom and ive priced it £500 includes £50 for materials.Give the client a quote and waiting for a reply.I was told that two other plasterers came round and made a quote but i could'nt find out,but wait there...
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    Per bag rate

    Alright they gang,i know that somone nmentioned on here that the price work rate up in Scotland is high,but we all know that there's too much competition these days with the building trade being soo glum.Just wondering how much is a bag rate(10m2)where u work or live?used to be £70 a bag years...
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    Hi there,what u reckon?

    Hi,been Plastering for a few years now,still learning in a way if u know what i mean,briefly talked to this other plasterer today and did'nt believe the crap that came out his mouth,he said he can go through 8 bags a day....thats "80m2!!!!"...ive been plastering for 5 years and i know what it...
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    Carl Froch wins

    Hi,did anyone watch the supermiddle weight fight against Nottingham based Carl Froch vs Lucian Bute(undefeated)12am late sunday morning on Sky Sports1?I did and it was one of the best 5 rounds ive seen in a while,very entertaining.
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    Best solution to clean old plaster off trowls?

    Hi folks,is there any easier way or any great solution that cleans down stainless-steel plastering trowls?I've got a build up of old crap from over the years on the back of me trowl that seems to stay on,thanks
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    how long until u float off the finishing coat?

    about 45-60mins?
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    Sbr

    Hi,when you folk are using SBR,do you's dilute it with water or use it as pure?
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    how much would you charge a day(8hours)to do a plastering job for a mate?

    Hi,with times being hard and having much competition on first come first served,how much would you charge as a day rate to plaster a friends house or room...how much would you charge on a "Day Rate?"thanks,im thinking £70-£80??
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    SBR adhesive

    any used it yet on re-skimming walls?what you reckon?thanks,im new here and thought id post a subject based on some experience with it. :RpS_thumbsup:
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