Early pargeting was always worked in lime plaster which had three main ingredients; lime, aggregate and hair. Framed and stamped parget worked in cement In the past when lime was slaked on site from local chalk, limestone, shells or marble, the hydraulicity would depend on what impurities happened to be present. Now we have the choice of buying lime putty or hydraulic lime and I normally use lime … [Read more...]
NELA Trowel Updates
Plasterers 1 Stop Shop has been blown away by the response from everybody regarding the NELA trowels and has run out of stock but don't panic there will be some more NELA Trowels in next week. The NELA trowels have been exceptionally popular with The Plasterers Forum and also Plasterers News and thankfully Plasterers 1 Stop Shop has now been given exclusive rights to them in the UK, and … [Read more...]
Breaking News – The New Speedskim SF™ Is Finally Here!
After comprehensive testing in the field, and much anticipation in the market place the Speedskim SF™ is now available! About the New Speedskim SF™ The New Speedskim SF™ is a completely new concept in plastering finishing. With all the attributes of the existing ST blade in terms of its flexibility the New Speedskim SF™ completes the system and delivers a great finish. … [Read more...]
New Plasterers Trowel Set to Take on Marshalltown
One of the perks of being behind the 2 biggest plastering sites on the internet is that I get to see some of the latest tools and also get the pleasure of trying them out. I get sent lots of tools and I have tried a number of new tools recently but when this new plastering trowel landed on my doorstep this morning I could not contain my excitement and had it unwrapped and sat on my desk in a … [Read more...]
Use Of Stilts For Plastering And Drylining
‘Stilts’ are now widely known as a tool used in plastering, suspended ceilings, and drylining, but not universally accepted…this is partly because too many users and too many sites operate without an adequate understanding of best practice. Firstly, the name ‘stilts’ is unhelpful. DURA-STILTS work as an extension to the lower leg – offering good mobility and excellent stability both standing still … [Read more...]
Speedskim® Latest News
Well it’s been a very busy few months for Speedskim. Sales are growing month on month and it’s clear that the Speedskim brand has been embraced by the professional! Sales always keep us busy but a lot of other exciting stuff has been going on in the background… What’s been happening?.. [noskim]Over the last three months we have been busy building a brand new website. Integrating state of … [Read more...]
Essential Plastering Tools
I have been reading on The Plasterers Forum about a few members who have had their vans stolen or their tools stolen and I also get the odd email every now and again asking me what the essential tools are that a plasterer needs to get started and start making a living. That question is normally from apprentice plasterers or new people to the trade and it is quite a daunting prospect especially if … [Read more...]
The Pragma 12s – 9LD
PFT Central – Plasterers 1 Stop Shop are pleased to launch a new machine to their Hire and Sales Fleet – The Pragma 12s – 9LD. The Pragma 12s – 9LD is manufactured in France by Priomix. It is mainly made up of Hydraulics and has limited Electronics, this machine has really been built to last! The new machine has the capability to pump 40m in height and 100m in length (non cumulative). It also … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Plasterers Radio
Christmas is now over, and we are just starting the New Year and there was a lot of chatter on our plastering forums about the best plasterers’ radio available. Now we all know that a plasterer’s radio has a hard life and a radio that lasts a year or so in my eyes is a good thing. I could not survive without music when I am plastering, and that is the gods' truth. I feel like I am going insane … [Read more...]
Low Suction Plastic Float Product Testers Required
I have been contacted by a company that is hoping to re-launch a low suction plastic float specifically designed for sand, and cement renders. You know what its like you are keen to start rubbing up a wall but the wall is still sopping wet, and you have a ago anyway and the float sticks like sh*t to a blanket and no matter what you do it nearly always ends up with you pulling off the sand and … [Read more...]
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