ruling off with speedskim

[harvey2012]

is speedskim any good for ruling off render

 

[johniosaif]

For light weight render perhaps. I would not use it myself, what's wrong with the feather edge?

 

[Ianspreader]

Good for closing in render but to flexible to rule anything flat

 

[harvey2012]

i rarely do rendering and to be honest i don't find ruling off an easy thing to do, don't know wether i'm hitting it too early or what i just wondered if the speedskim would make life easier

 

[johniosaif]

i rarely do rendering and to be honest i don't find ruling off an easy thing to do, don't know wether i'm hitting it too early or what i just wondered if the speedskim would make life easier

Only experience makes it easier, you get a feel for how its done, even the very experienced have different approaches and finishes for rendering. I would leave the speed skim out of it for now if I were you.

 

[raggles]

Interesting reading here cos the ad's for the speedskim on youtube show a fella using one on render and tbh i thought it looked a bit ropey

 

[Fatarm]

Not seen that vid? Link?

 

[raggles]

I think this is the link Bubbles

speedskim cpi render - YouTube

 

[harvey2012]

but is it best to let it pick up or can you hit it straight away

 

[raggles]

Sorry Fatarm previous post was meant for you this t'internet stuff is all a bit quick for me

 

[Fatarm]

Interesting reading here cos the ad's for the speedskim on youtube show a fella using one on render and tbh i thought it looked a bit ropey

I think this is the link Bubbles

speedskim cpi render - YouTube

... Yeah raggles, just watched the vid? That mob look ruff as feck eh?:-0

 

[raggles]

... Yeah raggles, just watched the vid? That mob look ruff as feck eh?:-0

It was just i didn't like the way is was opening up the face of the render was all. personally when i do render i will use the derby when tyrolene is going on and for a plain rendered wall i always use straight edge cos i feel i get a better finish with the straight edge. especially on north facing wall as the sun is going down if you know what i mean

 

[essexandy]

I think this is the link Bubbles

speedskim cpi render - YouTube

... Yeah raggles, just watched the vid? That mob look ruff as feck eh?:-0

That's Curriers old man using the Speedskim in the youtube vid.

 

[nickelarse]

No no no. Just no

no

no

no



N

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NO!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Fatarm]

That's Curriers old man using the Speedskim in the youtube vid.

Yeh andy I know lol, just waitin on currier comin along to kick my arse:RpS_laugh::RpS_wink:

 

[Fatarm]

No no no. Just no

no

no

no



N

O

NO!!!!!!!!!!

Ian Paisley????:RpS_biggrin:

 

[The Apprentice]

It does say to rule off straight away in the user guide, looks like the guy is using the speedskim instead of rubbing up to me

 

[spunky]

Isn't he just taking high spots of before he floats it?

 

[raggles]

Isn't he just taking high spots of before he floats it?

He could well be

 

[wiganlad]

I prefer to use a serrated edge mate 6 foot. Rule up in over lapping passes then across in the same fashion . Then fill in any low spots . Repeat the ruling till you dnt have any misis on the wall then close up with a spat afterwards as neat as possible. I normally rule once I've coverd and area of a bout 10/15 m2. The more effort you put into your ruling the easier it will be for rubbing up later mate and naturally you will have the flattest finish possible . Gud luck pal

 

[Curry]

Isn't he just taking high spots of before he floats it?

Yep

I have never said you can rule a wall flat with a speed skim its made of plastic and flexable. Use a pft h rule they are the nutz

 

[Curry]

oh and it dont work on normal s+c

nice on mono to close surface once tightened

 

[keithuk]

I prefer to use a serrated edge mate 6 foot. Rule up in over lapping passes then across in the same fashion . Then fill in any low spots . Repeat the ruling till you dnt have any misis on the wall then close up with a spat afterwards as neat as possible. I normally rule once I've coverd and area of a bout 10/15 m2. The more effort you put into your ruling the easier it will be for rubbing up later mate and naturally you will have the flattest finish possible . Gud luck pal

serrated edge 6 foot ,do they make them that long :RpS_scared:

 

[spunky]

Yep

I have never said you can rule a wall flat with a speed skim its made of plastic and flexable. Use a pft h rule they are the nutz

er yes you did there's a video of you ruling hardwall and you were saying its perfect for it

 

[spunky]

I think I was the one telling you its plastic and too flexible......

 

[Curry]

not ruling

 

[spunky]

Not ruling what ?

 

[Curry]

 

[Curry]

please note the lack of material being taken of the wall and the flatness

Not Ruling

 

[spunky]

Not being funny but if you're not ruling it, what are you doing?

 

[Arti]

caressing...................:RpS_thumbup:

 

[Curry]

Stroking it:RpS_tongue:

 

[wiganlad]

serrated edge 6 foot ,do they make them that long :RpS_scared:

yep up to 2m as far as i know.

 

[spunky]

Fair play currier it would have been easier if you said in the first place the speedskim is **** for ruling hardwall rather than making out you don't know what you're doing lol

 

[Arti]

Stroking it:RpS_tongue:

stroking what.....................:-0