Recent content by belfastplasterer

thanx for all advice boys every thing going well and and starting to look the part. how come yous dont use the carlite i got it for the ceilings it goes that slow ill get all upstairs ceilings in one run and that be stilt work outa the way. then use multi for the walls i just came across it...

what kinda wall is it matey brick,block or stone? and how is finished rubbed smooth or dashed? oh and are the repairs around the window on the reveils or just a part of wall close to windows?

ill definately be givin it a scratch im only a one man band and i hate chasing walls that are drying to quick plus i dont want to be skimmin walls i can rub away with my fingers. what do u think of my mix ratio minus the water proofer is it too strong for brick?

thats cleared it up for me lads thanxs its just i read that each coat should be cured before the next is applied to stop cracking due to shinkage but i suppose if i scratch a room then apply the floating mortar straight away they will dry together. and dont panick upstairs ceilings borded and...

hey fellows need some advice a friend just bought a house and ive been tasked with plastering it inside and out. im time served so it wont be a prob but im 21 and only ever worked on new builds with fresh block walls so need few pointers. its an old council house late built 60s all internal...