chrisphillips Posted April 30, 2008 Posted April 30, 2008 Plastering And before anyone says, plastering, not getting plastered LOL I don't know how the professional plasterer's do it day in day out, very hard work. Anyway, did a 15 m2 ceiling and maybe tomorrow I will be able to feel my shoulder again and my fingers come to that. I have done quite a bit of plastering but I couldn't handle it every day, damn. Now time for a beer and relaxation DIY, gotta love it Quote
Stew Posted April 30, 2008 Posted April 30, 2008 Shhhhhhh, I have plastering to do...... Never tried it before so it's bound to be fun.... Quote
chrisphillips Posted April 30, 2008 Author Posted April 30, 2008 Shhhhhhh, I have plastering to do...... Never tried it before so it's bound to be fun.... Trust me Stew, it isn't fun. It's really hard work, unless it's a small wall. Now get on with your plastering Quote
Stew Posted April 30, 2008 Posted April 30, 2008 It's the kitchen. Not too big an area and tiles to go on top. Just a lot of filling then skimming. I'll give it a go! Quote
chrisphillips Posted April 30, 2008 Author Posted April 30, 2008 It's the kitchen. Not too big an area and tiles to go on top. Just a lot of filling then skimming. I'll give it a go! Good on you. If you need any advice before the job please feel free to PM me and I will do my best to help Quote
Stew Posted April 30, 2008 Posted April 30, 2008 cheers. I might well need help! I give anything a go. I prefer to under the watchful eye of an expert though! Probably, how do you get plaster out your hair and off your face....... Quote
chrisphillips Posted April 30, 2008 Author Posted April 30, 2008 cheers. I might well need help! I give anything a go. I prefer to under the watchful eye of an expert though! Probably, how do you get plaster out your hair and off your face....... Ha ha that's easy it just rubs off then a nice shower, but whatever you do don't get it in your eyes, if you do it will be more than likely a hospital visit as the plaster can burn really badly, and don't get it on your lips either Quote
Stew Posted April 30, 2008 Posted April 30, 2008 So on that note I'm guessing it's a case of wash hands very thoroughly before going for a pee then! *** chopping chillis experience *** Quote
stanski Posted April 30, 2008 Posted April 30, 2008 *** chopping chillis experience *** Of all DIY jobs plastering I hate the most - I even rather prefer moving loos - dont ask - to plastering! good luck with it - if your patching - then wicks do a ready mix patching plaster thats really easy to use. Stew think safety first - get a mask for your nose of some sort(or a cowboy handkerchief type thing if you dont have anything else), latex throw away gloves for your hands and a hat for your hair - old shirts as opposed to T-shirts to keep the stuff off your skin, just remember it gets everywhere in the house - so keep the door closed to the room your working on and dont use a Dyson vac afterwards - it kills them! Oh between you and me- dont tell anyone but its ok to sandpaper it - if you need to get a little bit smooth after its dried - Plasterers will be spitting at their screen now!! Good luck mate Quote
AndySpak Posted April 30, 2008 Posted April 30, 2008 I just had my bedroom plastered.... 4 walls and the ceiling for £100. Best money I've spent this year Quote
Stew Posted May 1, 2008 Posted May 1, 2008 I'd love to pay someone else - can't find anyone up here! Quote
stanski Posted May 1, 2008 Posted May 1, 2008 I'd love to pay someone else - can't find anyone up here! Big Polish community in Scotland mate - look in the local ads your bound to find someone who will do it for you? They will also probably turn up on time, get the jobs done properly, quickly and leave the place clean Quote
sl114 Posted May 1, 2008 Posted May 1, 2008 Well today, i have mostly been doing! NOTHING! All i have done is wait for a sofa to arrive which it did at 12 even thought they said it would be between 1 and 5! Good on you guys at next! Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted May 1, 2008 Posted May 1, 2008 Well today, i have mostly been doing! NOTHING! All i have done is wait for a sofa to arrive which it did at 12 even thought they said it would be between 1 and 5! Good on you guys at next! Result Quote
sl114 Posted May 1, 2008 Posted May 1, 2008 Well today, i have mostly been doing! NOTHING! All i have done is wait for a sofa to arrive which it did at 12 even thought they said it would be between 1 and 5! Good on you guys at next! Result too right, and now i am sat here bored out of my mind and should be working, but spamming is more fun Quote
tmJak Posted May 1, 2008 Posted May 1, 2008 Hurray! Its getting there! very nice mate Puts my kitchen to shame at the moment Quote
Stew Posted May 1, 2008 Posted May 1, 2008 Looks likes it's been decorated by someone with a good eye Quote
tmJak Posted May 1, 2008 Posted May 1, 2008 Looks likes it's been decorated by someone with a good eye Who decorated it Louis Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted May 1, 2008 Posted May 1, 2008 Looks Louis. Your curtains could do with shortening though Quote
stanski Posted May 1, 2008 Posted May 1, 2008 Very nice - I like the carefully placed guitar Very Rock and Roll! Quote
sl114 Posted May 1, 2008 Posted May 1, 2008 I cant take credit, well i can for the guitar and tv! Sarah has been the one looking at colour combos, furniture etc etc etc... Quote
stanski Posted May 2, 2008 Posted May 2, 2008 you see we have the full spectrum of life on this forum - we have the Mods and now we have the rockers! BTW you should have said you were after a sofa - I spotted this one - would really fit in with your decor? Quote
sl114 Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 you see we have the full spectrum of life on this forum - we have the Mods and now we have the rockers! BTW you should have said you were after a sofa - I spotted this one - would really fit in with your decor? i dont want your rubbish dude Quote
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