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so, decided to try out the MP hand applied skim, so called knauf twice .. 1st time spoke to a nice lad in the technical dept, but really needed someone who was an actual plasterer, so 2nd call was to the training centre.. both calls promised a call back... therefore i will stick to BG.. after all I been using it 30 years.. just thought i would see what the score was with the knauf product.. also was told i would recieve an email from knauf with the technical info on their plasters... guess what.. zilcho... oh well.. no big deal hey...lol
 
To speak to a knauf plasterer thats experienced in the use of MP mate, obviously my 30yrs experience and advanced city and guilds didnt cover that.. its on the back of the bag..wtf are you on about.. I would have liked to have a quick chat about the product as opposed to reading the back of the bag, lmao... and like I stated.. i was only thinking of giving it a try... i wanted to know the score with setting times etc compared to board/multi...
 
You just have to play it by ear mate untill you get used to the product. You could have called me, but i doubt i could talk you through it without being there in person. To many variables...

It is worth learning though, bit of a cop out giving up so easy. Never get a machine if you have that mentality
 
not really giving up easy mate, just wanted info on hand applying the product, if I wanted machine use i would book a course, the guy in the builders centre asked me to try knauf, I;m not arsed really, BG has served me fine for the last 30 years... just thought it a bit shite i got no callback from two different people, maybe they were busy.. no big deal, I dont now hate knauf.. only wanting to know the score with it before trying it out on someones lounge..lol..
 
Hi Cassie

Sorry to hear that you have been promised a return call and not received it - That is not the usual Knauf service.....

I can understand your frustration, if you are still interested in giving MP Finish a try - I am working from home tomorrow, give me a call on 07918766577 and I will do my best to sort things out for you...

FYI - I am not a spread and will not admit to knowing MP Finish at all..... I am the specialist that looks after the Render Carrier Board...... but I will do my best to get your enquiry dealt with!

If I don't get a call - i will understand....

Richard
 
not really giving up easy mate, just wanted info on hand applying the product, if I wanted machine use i would book a course, the guy in the builders centre asked me to try knauf, I;m not arsed really, BG has served me fine for the last 30 years... just thought it a bit shite i got no callback from two different people, maybe they were busy.. no big deal, I dont now hate knauf.. only wanting to know the score with it before trying it out on someones lounge..lol..
They should really call you back, as JTF said you could be a potential customer with a massive contract and its lost revenue and a poor review. Give Rich Lord a bell and he'll help you as much a she can
 
Hi Cassie

Sorry to hear that you have been promised a return call and not received it - That is not the usual Knauf service.....

I can understand your frustration, if you are still interested in giving MP Finish a try - I am working from home tomorrow, give me a call on 07918766577 and I will do my best to sort things out for you...

FYI - I am not a spread and will not admit to knowing MP Finish at all..... I am the specialist that looks after the Render Carrier Board...... but I will do my best to get your enquiry dealt with!

If I don't get a call - i will understand....

Richard

cheers mate, course I will call... I am not now a knauf hater lol.. thanks for the reply..
 
ive used it................its nice to use and finishes lovley, but as currier said just play it by ear thats what i had to do, i just turned up at a job and thats what was supplied so had to use it, goes alot further than multi and i found it hung about long enough to get a good amount on but then the setting time was alot quicker, thus the set finishing alot quicker we comfortably fit in 3 sets in a day and was out the door by 2ish and we stopped for maccy d's
 
ive used it................its nice to use and finishes lovley, but as currier said just play it by ear thats what i had to do, i just turned up at a job and thats what was supplied so had to use it, goes alot further than multi and i found it hung about long enough to get a good amount on but then the setting time was alot quicker, thus the set finishing alot quicker we comfortably fit in 3 sets in a day and was out the door by 2ish and we stopped for maccy d's

What time did u start at.
 
I can see that you are not a Knauf hater cassie..... It has taken a bold decision after 30 years to say that you want to give it a go....

everyone has a right to complain about what they see as an accepted level of service, and if you were promised a call back, you should have got one....

I (and Knauf) apologies for that, and am sure there are reasons for it not happening, but that is not the point...... you have a right to complain and we will get you the info and assistance that you feel you need to make sure you can make the right choice for your customers.

Look forward to talking to you tomorrow....

Richard
 
ive used it................its nice to use and finishes lovley, but as currier said just play it by ear thats what i had to do, i just turned up at a job and thats what was supplied so had to use it, goes alot further than multi and i found it hung about long enough to get a good amount on but then the setting time was alot quicker, thus the set finishing alot quicker we comfortably fit in 3 sets in a day and was out the door by 2ish and we stopped for maccy d's

Cheers mate, yeh, thats the sort of stuff I wanted to have a chat about, and if it was all that was there, i;d crack on with it no bother, thing is tho, i,m after an actually reason/advantage to using it over BG gear.. I;m mainly private jobs nowadays and dont want to be fukin about when I know multi/board fine, know what I mean.. thanks for the advice tho.. so you can get more on because it hangs, but then pulls in faster than multi..ermm.. interesting.. I work alone most of the time, so you reckon it would be better for me than BG ??
 
Cheers mate, yeh, thats the sort of stuff I wanted to have a chat about, and if it was all that was there, i;d crack on with it no bother, thing is tho, i,m after an actually reason/advantage to using it over BG gear.. I;m mainly private jobs nowadays and dont want to be fukin about when I know multi/board fine, know what I mean.. thanks for the advice tho.. so you can get more on because it hangs, but then pulls in faster than multi..ermm.. interesting.. I work alone most of the time, so you reckon it would be better for me than BG ??

the material was supplied for us so im not sure about the price but it went alot further than multi obviously depending on the substrate but that goes without saying. i only found it pulled it quicker because you could trowel it alot earlier with no water at all if it does turn a bit we just gave it a little brush and it came right back to life
 
When u mix it for hand. Mix it stiff it should just about pour out of the bucket. U might think its to stiff when your mixing it but when u put it on the wall it's nice to spread. I find when u mix it like multi it's messy.
 
obviously dont take that as gospel though itll be different for everyone as currier said many variablesto take into considderation, my advice try it see what you think give it a chance to get used to it and go from there but i liked it when i used it
 
When u mix it for hand. Mix it stiff it should just about pour out of the bucket. U might think its to stiff when your mixing it but when u put it on the wall it's nice to spread. I find when u mix it like multi it's messy.

cheers boss..x
 
When u mix it for hand. Mix it stiff it should just about pour out of the bucket. U might think its to stiff when your mixing it but when u put it on the wall it's nice to spread. I find when u mix it like multi it's messy.

Not for Jace
 
Knauf should do 2 vids of how to use it one for hand and I for spraying. O forgot to say it is so handy to wash.
 
Any idea's if ccf or Sheffield insulation stock mp ?

Hi Scottie

All of the usual distributors can get it in.... they will only usually stock it if they know that it will sell within the shelf life of the product...... so some do not like to risk it...

If you cannot find it, give Knauf Office a call, ask for sales or your local ASM's details and they should be able to advise local stockists.... if you have no joy, give me a call directly and I will try to assist......


FYI - I know (from trying to sort other guys on here), that Penlaws have taken some stock in.... they have a branch in Eye and I expect will split the pallets between branches if needed....

Good luck!
 
Cassie

Knauf will be doing an MP Finish day for TPF members in our Immingham Training Ctr in the new year..... get you name down for that and not only will you get all the help you need in an area that is designed to be used, you will almost certainly get some Knauf and TPF goodies.....

Contact Danny to pre register (he will hate me for that...lol) and keep an eye on here for confirmation of the details.....
 
been a good discussion this, and Knauf Richard ( thats his new name now ) has been very helpful and it is much appreciated, thanks for all the great help and advice from the guys on here aswell.. yes I am a grumpy miserable *******.. and i will try the MP out...
 
been a good discussion this, and Knauf Richard ( thats his new name now ) has been very helpful and it is much appreciated, thanks for all the great help and advice from the guys on here aswell.. yes I am a grumpy miserable *******.. and i will try the MP out...

Cheers Cassie

I am sure we can get you sorted and I expect a VERY honest review ......

Knauf Richard - that is polite compared to some of the things I get called on here - Thanks... LOL

(NO - that is not a request for everyone to list my other names..... LOL)
 
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