plastic beading

[ruddez]

anybody using the upvc beads for skimming, and for rendering with sand and cement, i know they are more expensive but they are also rust free,just thinking of giving them a go,cheers

 

[choppa]

anybody using the upvc beads for skimming, and for rendering with sand and cement, i know they are more expensive but they are also rust free,just thinking of giving them a go,cheers

Use them all the time for rendering I thought they where cheaper?

 

[Formby plastering]

Plastic arch beads are only needed internal why would you use them elsewhere.
Plastic external are fine with sand and cement used them a few times now.

 

[Groove37]

Use them all the time for rendering I thought they where cheaper?

I use them all the time as well for rendering and yes they are cheaper don’t use plastic for skimming as I think personally they are hard to cover

 

[Danny]

I have used the plastic arch beads and they were a pain.

I also like polishing the metal ones up on corners.. the customers use to like that

 

[zolco]

The trimtex plastic beads ideal for skimming, half coat it and it comes out bang on

 

[chuckie]

The trimtex plastic beads ideal for skimming, half coat it and it comes out bang on

Use the arch beads a lot on the ewi never had any probs..Where do you get the Trimtex from mate I'll give em a go

 

[zolco]

Use the arch beads a lot on the ewi never had any probs..Where do you get the Trimtex from mate I'll give em a go

Belmore tools, around 2 quid a piece so it's not cheap

 

[chuckie]

Belmore tools, around 2 quid a piece so it's not cheap

Hhmm yeah..got a job in mind for them tho so ta

 

[Tinytom]

I have used the plastic arch beads and they were a pain.

I also like polishing the metal ones up on corners.. the customers use to like that

Polish them up with what?

 

[Olican]

Find pvc cheaper than metal. Never used internally though

 

[Fatarm]

Polish them up with what?

Bead Polish ffs

 

[beader]

I like to run my ass crack up and down beads when finished as i find it shines them up a treat....

 

[essexandy]

Polish them up with what?

I used to use fine sandpaper but now use one of the green scouring pads.

 

[ruddez]

cheers all

 

[Tinytom]

I used to use fine sandpaper but now use one of the green scouring pads.

I’ll try that

 

[essexandy]

I’ll try that

Just don't tell all the c**ts on here or we'll have lost another edge to the masses.

 

[Danny]

I used to use fine sandpaper but now use one of the green scouring pads.

Glad I am not the only oddball here....

 

[essexandy]

Glad I am not the only oddball here....

Far from it mate. Christ how much more evidence do you want?

 

[Danny]

Far from it mate. Christ how much more evidence do you want?

Very true

 

[Deleted member 29624]

I don't understand the scouring pad thing do you mean you scrub down the bead when done to make it shiney?

 

[essexandy]

I don't understand the scouring pad thing do you mean you scrub down the bead when done to make it shiney?

Go back and do another course mate.

 

[Deleted member 29624]

Go back and do another course mate.

Lol

 

[Gibbo]

I don't understand the scouring pad thing do you mean you scrub down the bead when done to make it shiney?

Yes @Lodan

 

[Danny]

I don't understand the scouring pad thing do you mean you scrub down the bead when done to make it shiney?

It's like putting your best work in a nice shiny frame

 

[Deleted member 29624]

It's like putting your best work in a nice shiny frame

Lol, proper OCD but nice idea

 

[Danny]

Lol, proper OCD but nice idea

its the little things that makes people remember why they pay more

 

[Topspread101]

clean beads, sharp cut off bottoms - all about standards and people remember you for it

Too many f*uckers our there leaving dirty beads and scruffy bottoms.....my pet hate lol

 

[lurpak]

clean beads, sharp cut off bottoms - all about standards and people remember you for it

Too many f*uckers our there leaving dirty beads and scruffy bottoms.....my pet hate lol

I always clean beads but must admit never bothered with the bottoms. I make sure flat no bumps

 

[Burt Reynolds]

I used to use fine sandpaper but now use one of the green scouring pads.

Or just clean water and back edge of masonry brush? There shouldn't be anything on your beads after the last flick they look shiny and new doing that don't see why you would do that other then too look sexy when you work

 

[lurpak]

Or just clean water and back edge of masonry brush? There shouldn't be anything on your beads after the last flick they look shiny and new doing that don't see why you would do that other then too look sexy when you work

True that. Should never be set gear on a bead or wil pull bit off reveal when u scrape it. I keep on top of mine. Can just run finger down it at end fook all on it

 

[Burt Reynolds]

True that. Should never be set gear on a bead or wil pull bit off reveal when u scrape it. I keep on top of mine. Can just run finger down it at end fook all on it

 

[John j]

I just run brush down

 

[Niftyforfifty]

clean beads, sharp cut off bottoms - all about standards and people remember you for it

Too many f*uckers our there leaving dirty beads and scruffy bottoms.....my pet hate lol

Hate snots on the bottom,nice neat cut with the trowel job done neat skirting line!

 

[choppa]

@Brendan k the lurker that likes to disagree