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  1. maaaaaaaaat

    Why 2 rendering coats?

    rustic or not!it aint the way we do things! why dont you ******** deleted
  2. maaaaaaaaat

    Some Basic rendering questions

    if you want a matt finish you should check out mattmolloy,on the web or the gallery section.
  3. maaaaaaaaat

    darbys, feather edges, and bits of wood

    ive never used one either,but then ive only been at it 25 years.
  4. march 2010

    march 2010

    facias,soffit,gutters,pebbledash,garden wall,gate and posts.some decoration.
  5. march 2010

    march 2010

    nice end terrace in need of facelift.
  6. maaaaaaaaat

    Rendering

    theres not a lot you can do,if you cut out and patch it will proably look worse,wait till the weather gets better,and try weathering it with the hose. i see this staining regular,looks like rust.
  7. maaaaaaaaat

    WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO PAY FOR PLASTERING PLEASE?

    400 sounds just right,check out my gallery,my freind.
  8. maaaaaaaaat

    Help! Crumbling Breeze block retaining wall

    its knackered,rendering will only prolong the life,consult a good brickie.
  9. maaaaaaaaat

    rendering the back of an open fireplace

    100 pound,cheap i think.
  10. maaaaaaaaat

    Struggling for work?

    8 months,big deal.ive just returned from my hols,phones ringing already,by the way,ive been in the trade for over 20 years. but i am looking for a cheap second van.
  11. maaaaaaaaat

    Process involved in roughcasting over existing roughcast?

    yeah,thats just for starters.firstly,wash down with hose pipe,apply weak mix sbr,let set and youre ready to go.now the job starts,ask yourself,why dont all plasterers do pebbledashing,why do dashers get good money,you cant repair **** ups,not like spreadin.,now lash the muck on and start...
  12. maaaaaaaaat

    Process involved in roughcasting over existing roughcast?

    yes you can render over the old if its sound,and fairly fine.but in my experience,to achieve a decent finish it must be stripped back,to either brick or original base coat. check my gallery.
  13. maaaaaaaaat

    Gap filling

    just fill with finish,before you put tape on.
  14. maaaaaaaaat

    Plastering a small curve

    form the curve with bonding prior to skimming.
  15. maaaaaaaaat

    Oi! Experts! I've a bone to pick with you....

    you should not use sand/cement on lightweight blocks.
  16. maaaaaaaaat

    Pricing

    are you allowing enough for your,tax,ni,van,public liability insurance,wear/tear,your accountant,advertising,stationary etc? or are you on the dole!
  17. maaaaaaaaat

    INSTA STIK

    yeah great if everything is perfect,big walls,new work,but no good on typical refurb.its always nice to have a filler at hand.
  18. maaaaaaaaat

    old plaster problems

    oh yes,thats the old pyjama string method,fits well.
  19. finished.

    finished.

  20. ready for the renderer.

    ready for the renderer.

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