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 me but whatever it is the way I am. When I was on the tools full time I would make sure my beads meet just right and that they are perfectly level and … [Read more...]
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 dont actually know the science behind it and so I figured it would make a good article for people to read through. I am … [Read more...]
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 with British Gypsum’s Board Finish and Multi-Finish and up until now I have used about 75 sachets of ExtraTime. I wanted to know exactly what the … [Read more...]
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 is to keep your trowels straight and try and alleviate any chance of the blades getting damaged in … [Read more...]
More Time With Extratime™
Ever found yourself needing a little extra time when plastering large walls or ceilings? Eazymix Ltd. have developed a unique plaster retarder specifically aimed at helping the trade plasterer. Developed by Mark Shepherd, who is a trade plasterer with over 20 years’ experience, the unique chemical retarder slows the chemical crystal formation that causes the gypsum plaster to set. Mark Shepherd … [Read more...]
The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers
What is The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers? The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers was formed originally as a trade guild of the City of London to try and regulate the quality of plastering within the city, and it was also there to try and safeguard the welfare and interests of plasterers. In modern times, The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers still do charitable activities and support the … [Read more...]
Young Lady Plasterer Shares Her Terrible Ordeal
I came across a story online from a young lady called Melissa, who is a female plasterer and her story is terrible. However, I felt that it was a story that other ladies in the construction industry should read, and hopefully they will find other ways to protect themselves at work. From here on in the story is as Melissa writes. I am Melissa, and I am 23 years young. I am just a normal northern … [Read more...]
One Way To Hack Render Off…
We have all been there whether its the stupid labourer or the plasterer that has taken on a stupid labourer... This is however a difficult one because the labourer is clearly keen and works hard but not quite bright enough to think hang on this tool might make my life a lot easier... What do you think? … [Read more...]
Heat Resistant Plaster – Plastering A Fireplace
One of the biggest questions that come up on the plasterers forum and also via email over the last few years has been about using heat resistant plaster and more specifically plastering around a wood burning stove. The biggest manufacturer of heat resistant plaster Vitcas has come on board the plasterers forum and plasterers news to help us educate the plastering world about heat resistant … [Read more...]
Magnetic Plaster Frequently Asked Questions
Magnetic plaster from British Gypsum has been the topic of conversations throughout the plastering industry for most of 2014, and I am expecting it to continue right through 2015 because it is a cracking product that really grabbed my imagination from day one I have had the pleasure of use using a massive amount of magnet plaster over the last few months and not only at the British Gypsum head … [Read more...]
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