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Dewalt Battery Mixer
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DeWalt Battery Plaster Mixer – Long Term Review

I was sent a DeWalt cordless plaster mixer a long time ago for me to do a review on. However, I decided I was not going to do the usual review where you use it once then give a verdict. I wanted to do a long-term review; so it would

British Gypsum

The Ultimate Test for British Gypsum’s Thistlepro Durafinish

British Gypsum’s ThistlePro DuraFinish skimming plaster plays a significant role in protecting the walls from accidental damage at a new sensory room facility for charity organisation Autism Isolation No More. Autism Isolation No More is a charity organisation set up to prevent isolation for families affected by autistic spectrum condition.

The NelaMax Plastic Trowel
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The NelaMax Plastic Trowel Review

You must know but now that I am a huge fan of plastic trowels and have been since the year dot and have always been behind plastic trowels. I have had the pleasure of using almost all plastic trowels over the years, and there have been some that I love

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Every Plasterer & Renderer Should Wear Safety Glasses

Last year there was a topic on the Plasterers Forum called “Everyone should wear safety glasses” In this thread Sa88m from SC Spray Renders was asking why plasterers and renderers are not wearing safety glasses and that it really is a good idea as he lost his sight in 2007

Safeguard Europe Penetrating Damp CPD
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Four-Step Solution For Penetrating Damp

A new CPD seminar created by Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology –  sets out four steps to help architects, builders and other specifiers to deal with both the causes of penetrating damp and the factors which can exacerbate the problem.   There are

Plastering Has Been Here A Long Time

Plastering has been a massive part of my life for a long time. I started plastering in my teenage years and then going on to start The Plasterers Forum 16 odd years ago. I had no idea that plastering would become such a massive part of my life. Plastering has

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Plaster Faster with Halftime Plaster Accelerator

Ever found yourself needing to speed up finishing plaster on small jobs? Eazymix Ltd. have launched a new unique plaster accelerator aimed at helping the trade plasterer to do more in less time.   Designed and developed by Mark Shepherd, a plasterer with over 20 years’ experience, the proprietary chemical

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Cold conservatory brought back to life with Ultrotherm IWI

A Pulborough conservatory extension rendered unusable by cold, mould and condensation has been brought back into everyday use thanks to Ultrotherm Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology. Located in a remote rural part of West Sussex, the property has

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Is Plastering Accurate Enough?

I am very particular when it comes to most things in life; I like everything to be square, level, straight and just perfect. I go to the pub, and I will adjust pictures on the wall if they are not on straight as it annoys me. My friends laugh at

What is Plaster?

Plasterers News is about plaster and plasterers and the plastering industry but what is plaster? What is it that we use day in and day out of our working lives? After a look through the Plasterers Forum I also realised that a lot of plasterers know what plaster is but they

ExtraTime Plaster Retarder
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A Closer Look At The ExtraTime Plaster Retarder

Hi, My name is Pete, and I was asked by Danny to give my thoughts on the ExtraTime plaster retarder by EazyMix. Why I tried ExtraTime Plaster Retarder When ExtraTime was released, I ordered a box of 100 to give it a trial on as many jobs as I could

PUTZ Trowel Storage Box
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Storing Your Plastering Trowels

Keeping your plastering trowels in tip-top shape is imperative for any plasterer worth their salt. I have seen grown men cry when their trowel has got damaged and with the introduction of SuperFlex and plastic trowels then this is even more significant than ever before… The point of trowel storage

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