Who Would Woodchip

Who wood and wooden't skim woodchip

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Arti

Arti

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Since the woodchip thread got shut i feel we've never really got to the bottom of if we wood or wooden't!!!!!

So Who wood skim woodchip and who wooden't
 
I once said i wood and then woodent cos the lager glasses fell off and i saw what she looked like but that's another story.
 
I've FIRgotten how this thread started, some blOAK started talking out of his ASH, and it went downhill from there..........sorry :RpS_blushing: elm out of order
 
My answer isn't in the poll...............................:RpS_confused:






ALWAYS....:RpS_thumbsup:
 
If the circumstances dictated I would have no hesitation. But there would need to be a confluence of factors for me to arrive at that decision. P M me if you need further guidance.
 
well wernt expecting that wen started the topic last night
ill av to try give it a scrap if not will reboard

suprised reading thru the other topic how many people dont actully read whats written propley
 
Unfortunately, it's a monkey on my back, now. It will be hard to get away from. I was going to start a thread myself entitled "When Good Plasterers Go Bad" but realised it would just be hijacked with the "woodchip" question. It's sad, but true. It could have been a good one. Bad habits, alcoholics, cutting corners .....it's a shame.
 
I think you should still start the thread, it is a interesting topic. Many of us in this trade have met many spreads that went the wrong way. I knew a spread about 17 years ago (ish) very skilled and knowledgeable and could coat it like a madman, a real top earner. He had a terrible coke habit and it ruined him.
 
That said though , you are talking utter **** about skimming over paper but I will never bring that up on any of your threads
 
Olican said:
I think you should still start the thread, it is a interesting topic. Many of us in this trade have met many spreads that went the wrong way. I knew a spread about 17 years ago (ish) very skilled and knowledgeable and could coat it like a madman, a real top earner. He had a terrible coke habit and it ruined him.
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Grooming again oilly......................:RpS_wink:
 
That's the kind of thing I was thinking of. A shame. A friend of mine, Pete the Piss, is an alcoholic. He can't even mix, now, never mind anything else. Tried useing him a few times in the last year or two to mix but never looks good with the customer. Might be a trait in spreads, maybe it's where the term "getting plastered" comes from.
 
Yep an alcoholic labourer must give you a really bad image. Whilst you're doing your best to give off a good impression skimming over wood chip
 
beddy said:
Yep an alcoholic labourer must give you a really bad image. Whilst you're doing your best to give off a good impression skimming over wood chip
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Touche. But then people might think that about rubbing up one coat of multi with a sponge. But each to their own, so long as it works for them. :RpS_biggrin:
 
Jurek. With all due respect , if you asked 100 plasterers if you should plaster over woodchip I would gamble that a high percentage would say no. You cannot compare one coating with over skimming paper. Bottom line, why gamble against the odds there is only short term gain.
 
But......if the woodchip won't come off and it's got a good paint over it which is effectively sealing it from any water penetration and we know that blue grit/betakontakt/plasprime will make a good key onto a painted surface, then what's to stop us skimming it? In theory it should be OK.
My opinion? 95% sure it would be alright.
Would I do it? No, because it goes against everything I was ever taught. :RpS_thumbup:
 
Olican said:
Jurek. With all due respect , if you asked 100 plasterers if you should plaster over woodchip I would gamble that a high percentage would say no. You cannot compare one coating with over skimming paper. Bottom line, why gamble against the odds there is only short term gain.[/QUO,TE]

Olican, they're good points. It's not the same. You're right. But like the original poster says: "suprised reading thru the other topic how many people dont actully read whats written propley". Maybe he's referring to the fact he asked if anyone's had success removing woodchip, but it the statement pertains to the whole thread. Some should properly read the circumstances of the reply before jumping on your high horse and sniping. Indeed there are two or three posts that suggest the same thing but didn't back it up once the sniping starts. But I'll stand my ground under those circumstances. But, you know, it would be nice to leave it now. But, you know, if others want to bring it up, fine.
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bubbles65 said:
But......if the woodchip won't come off and it's got a good paint over it which is effectively sealing it from any water penetration and we know that blue grit/betakontakt/plasprime will make a good key onto a painted surface, then what's to stop us skimming it? In theory it should be OK.
My opinion? 95% sure it would be alright.
Would I do it? No, because it goes against everything I was ever taught. :RpS_thumbup:
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F**k me, after a whole day that about sums it up. And your right, it goes against what you're taught. It shouldn't be done. But I did it, and it was fine.

Last word on it.
 
I teach plastering in college....shall I teach our future spreads that sometimes it's ok to skim over paper? Seal with pva blue grit, plasprime or thistle bond it,....nah I'd look like a c***, overboard all day! sorry tradition and doing the job right without any comebacks is the only way to go! no matter about the cost....background prep is everything! hell, I'd rather rip the old boards right back to the studs and start from scratch
 
I would have to survey it with the microscope first marra .....:RpS_wink:.
before I would commit like.
 
jandsplaster said:
I teach plastering in college....shall I teach our future spreads that sometimes it's ok to skim over paper? Seal with pva blue grit, plasprime or thistle bond it,....nah I'd look like a c***, overboard all day! sorry tradition and doing the job right without any comebacks is the only way to go! no matter about the cost....background prep is everything! hell, I'd rather rip the old boards right back to the studs and start from scratch
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It might be more interesting than the microscope and particle lecture:-)


But your spot on, background prep is everything. What's the first thing you tell them - apart from not to paper over woodchip. Is it still, never panic?
 
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