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Possibly, but they're different surfaces so even if it is obvious, it shouldn't look daft. Kinda like Artex / Textured ceiling and smooth walls. The ceiling is a differed surface within the room so it oesn't look odd. Now if you had half the wall papered and half the wall fresh plaster then that...

So you folks rub down newly plastered walls after applying a mist coat? Is that to smooth the plaster finish or to remove any little bits of paint that haven't been absorbed? Also, doesn't it remove a lot of the mist coat or are we really talking about a very ight rub down? Regards Fred

Is it a good idea? Well, that depends on personal taste. Why not sleep on it for a few weeks forst to see if the holiday honeymoon period has faded otherwise you may regret it. Anyway, is it easy? It depends on whether or not you can plaster really. You'd need to render it with sand and...

I love my Marshalltown trowels but then I haven't actually used any others with the exception of some cheapo ones which I use for scraping back. Some people just use their new finishing trowels for sand and cement for a while which starts to break it in nicely. Also, as others have mentioned...

Here you go Mike. Regards Fred

JESUS! Assuming you're not extracting urine Joe, thank you. Regards Fred

I do that too. Number 25 on the machine. White, extra sugar. D'ya grab a couple of pencils too?

Hi Steve, Sorry for the delay replying. whatever you do, DON'T get the ready mixed stuff. It's useless. I've seen it on many jobs where the client has tried to do their own repair. The stuff is disgusting and it never ever seems to harden properly, always maintaining a sponge like texture...

Thistle Multi-Finish. Don't use one coat stuff - it's useless IMO. Have you plastered before? To be honest, if you've not plasterered before then I'd wait until you've done a few weeks on your course before even trying to plaster your living room. Once you've got the theory and a bit of...

It varies depending on location etc. Some earn £200 per day, others less. But at the end of the day, even if earning £200 a day you'll have weeks where you're quiet so your average earnings will be less. Ultimately it's up to you how much you earn but you've got to find a balance between...

You can get cheaper ones to - they're usually smaller. Check out B&Q and your local builders merchants - they should have them for £10 - £15. Regards Fred

Even though you say he fuse is definately OK, my first test would be to swap the upstairs and downstairs fuses over and see if the lights work. It takes seconds (assuming they're fuses, not MCB's) and definately eliminates the fuses as the cause. Regards Fred

Nice one freddymercurystwin, that's extremely helpful. The only info I could find as the actual approved document which seems to be written in another language. Your link breaks it down into plain english and is much clearer and easier to understand. Thanks again Regards Fred

Did you use an undercoat or primer before painting with gloss? If not then I'd guess that's your problem and it's probably necessary to rub right down and start again, using a primer or undercoat first. One of the pro painters and decorators will probably be along later and will be able to...

Evening all, Anyone here able to help with the installation of wood burning stoves? I've read the Part J regs and from what I gather I need to notify the BCO. However, that's all I've managed to determine - the rest seems to be written in a foreign language! I'm trying to determine what...

Mike, If you wanna e-mail them to me I'll post them up for you. E-mail's in my profile. Regards Fred

Christ! There are three things I hate (well, not hate, just prefer they didn't really exist when I'm working) in this line of work and that's Artexed ceilings, large ceilings and high temperatures. You got 'em all rolled into one! I had all three in one the last week when I had that nightmare...

That's it Steve - it'll hold it in place nicely then. Just do it in one coat. regards Fred

How thick is the plaster backing coat? If it's only 10mm or less then I'd do it in one go. You'll need to make sure you push the plaster right into the gaps between the lathe too. Have a look from bove at some of the existing plaster and you'll see what I mean - it's what will keep the plaster...

Afternoon all, For anyone thinking about completing a plastering course, despite what some people may tell you, it's well worth a shot. OK, so you shouldn't expect to become a world class plasterer overnight, or even in just a few months. It takes time to practice what you've learnt and it...