A lot of the reviews I've done in the past have been based on first impressions, especially with tools. However, I figured it is beneficial for a lot of you who follow plasterers news to know what my long-term thoughts are on a number of tools. So with that in mind over the next coming weeks and months, I'm going to go back and tell you all about the tools I currently still use and what I like and … [Read more...]
Plasterers 1 Stop Shop Rebrands Itself
I have been working with Plasterers 1 Stop shop for a long time now, and I have seen them grow into a massive supplier of plastering and rendering tools and materials. They have traded under that name for the last 15 years, and they decided that a rebrand was a move that needed to be done to bring them back in line with their current business. They wanted something short and snappy but also … [Read more...]
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 from getting Weber Pral M in it and in November 2016, he had his eye removed because of the constant pain. Sam said that he … [Read more...]
A Closer Look At The M-Tec M200 Plastering Machine
The M-tec M200 is the latest 110v plastering machine to come to the UK market, and I have to say it has been a very popular topic on The Plasterers Forum over the last couple of months. The M-tec m200 is manufactured in Germany, and the M200 has been designed by M-tecs best design engineers, and they have also been working very closely with Andrew Hill from Plasterers 1 Stop Shop. Who … [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...]
The NELA PlasticFlex Trowel Review
I have been behind plastic trowels from the year dot, and you can read about all my experiences with them on here and also on The Plasterers Forum. I have always liked how plastic trowels finish multi finish and how easy it was on your joints as you don't need to apply the pressure like you would with your standard trowel. I arrived with the hope of just going in and skimming the ceiling and … [Read more...]
We Were At UK Construction Week
I've been talking about UK construction week for a long time now and I was very very excited to be going to this event and on Tuesday I finally headed up to the NEC in Birmingham. You may have already read about the Plasterers 1 Stop Shop news about opening up another store down in Cornwall as I wrote and published the story live from the event. I walked around the show and got stuck in … [Read more...]
Plasterers 1 Stop Shop Announces News Of Expansion
We have had the pleasure of working with Plasterers 1 Stop Shop for many years, and we've also had the pleasure of watching them grow and expand their brand throughout the plastering industry and grow their Plasterers 1 Stop Shop brand. They sell an absolute shed load of plastering machines to customers throughout the UK and proved they offer exceptional customer service and after-care along with … [Read more...]
PFT Central Launches New Site With New Features
You may have noticed that Plasterers 1 Stop Shop and PFT Central are all owned by the same People, and they work very closely with myself with The Plasterers Forum and Plasterers News, and that is why I am talking about them today. PFT Central is the plastering machine side of the Hill's family plastering empire, and they have just recently launched a new look to their website, and I have to … [Read more...]
FeRFA Apprentices Finish Formal Training With Practical Experience In Laying Pumped Screeds At Instarmac
FeRFA Apprentices finish formal training with practical experience in laying pumped screeds at Instarmac FeRFA member, Instarmac, supplied all the materials and hosted the training at their Tamworth facility for the latest group of apprentices to complete their formal training. The apprentices spent two days learning all about flowable screeds, with a day of classroom tuition with Terry Foxley, … [Read more...]
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