2canvandam
New Member
hello all,
I am looking at doing a 6 week intensive plastering course, probably at plasterclass in paisley, to obtain a reasonable skill level and to gain a good knowledge base from which i can start too learn more about plastering. I am abit off a geek for old properties and interested in renovation and traditional techniques.
I have done several renovations and conversation projects on my own previously. I ended up doing alot of the work myself, to a high standard - im a bit of a perfectionist, and where required subbying out the other work. I have also worked on a number of other projects for mates etc other on barn conversions and stuff. I have a good knowledge of working with Drylining and have framed out, drylined and taped a good number of rooms and large areas, ceilings and walls etc as well as putting up my own coving (the more simple stuff) in various rooms.
Where i have used a plasterers before for skimming old walls in flats etc i had to go through two or three till i could find a good guy who worked hard and left a good standard of finnish. Maybe it was the time (as this was two years and go and everything was booming) however i now use him straight away every time now and recomend him to anybody who asks (although you pay fo quailty!).... However i want to learn to do it myself, for myself initially, and then maybey for mates and family and stuff.
I work offshore and do 12hr shifts for 28 days straights so hard work isnt an issue and im young 26.... I dont intend to set up on my own with my stetson and horse or anything like that!!
I just have time on my hands during the winter months with lots of time at home and want something to keep me busy and I can normally pick things up quickly....I want to be able to achive a good level of finnish on my own and to supplement what i have already learned from these previous projects.
any advice from the profeesionals on ways to progress forward or any experience having done this course would be greatly appreciated ?
I am looking at doing a 6 week intensive plastering course, probably at plasterclass in paisley, to obtain a reasonable skill level and to gain a good knowledge base from which i can start too learn more about plastering. I am abit off a geek for old properties and interested in renovation and traditional techniques.
I have done several renovations and conversation projects on my own previously. I ended up doing alot of the work myself, to a high standard - im a bit of a perfectionist, and where required subbying out the other work. I have also worked on a number of other projects for mates etc other on barn conversions and stuff. I have a good knowledge of working with Drylining and have framed out, drylined and taped a good number of rooms and large areas, ceilings and walls etc as well as putting up my own coving (the more simple stuff) in various rooms.
Where i have used a plasterers before for skimming old walls in flats etc i had to go through two or three till i could find a good guy who worked hard and left a good standard of finnish. Maybe it was the time (as this was two years and go and everything was booming) however i now use him straight away every time now and recomend him to anybody who asks (although you pay fo quailty!).... However i want to learn to do it myself, for myself initially, and then maybey for mates and family and stuff.
I work offshore and do 12hr shifts for 28 days straights so hard work isnt an issue and im young 26.... I dont intend to set up on my own with my stetson and horse or anything like that!!
I just have time on my hands during the winter months with lots of time at home and want something to keep me busy and I can normally pick things up quickly....I want to be able to achive a good level of finnish on my own and to supplement what i have already learned from these previous projects.
any advice from the profeesionals on ways to progress forward or any experience having done this course would be greatly appreciated ?