The staircase on our loft conversion has been a headache from day one, We obviously had to comply to building regulations but not only that but also try to keep the feeling of space throughout our property and try to make it work so that we don't lose too much space in the main bedroom and also keep the hallway to be as big as it looks. You can read about the stair headache here. So now that we … [Read more...]
The Renovation #21: Its Taking Shape
It has been quite a while now that I have posted and that is because I have been absolutely flat out working on the project and to be honest it is killing me. I am broken my hands are cracked my shoulders are creaking and I am grumpy. Yep, I feel like a plasterer again. So since my last update where I had a couple of friends down to fit the kitchen and bathrooms and due to time restraints I got … [Read more...]
The Renovation #20: Bathrooms And Kitchens
We are now at a stage in our renovation project that kitchens and bathrooms need to be going in and seeing as we are working towards a deadline of 18 December as we have run out of funds to carry on renting after this date. For the bathroom’s and kitchen, I have a very good friend of mine (Luke) who is a bathroom and kitchen fitter and after spending lots of time at his home plastering and also … [Read more...]
Renovation Project #19: Magnetic Plaster Second Attempt
Today was the day that I was going to be using Thistle magnetic plaster again, and it will be the second time in my renovation project that I use it. The first time I used magnetic plaster in a real-life situation it didn't go so well. I mixed it up a little too wet and it just really didn't work quite as well. The walls look fine now it's painted, but it just didn't go quite as well as I'd hoped … [Read more...]
The Renovation Project #18: British Gypsum UniFinish
After using magnetic plaster yesterday I was in a good mood to have a go at British Gypsums new and improved UniFinish plaster on the other three walls in the room. Thistle UniFinish is a plaster that does not require the use of PVA or any other bonding agent prior to applying the plaster to the background. Thistle UniFinish sounds like a dream to plasterers, the thought of never having … [Read more...]
The Renovation #17: Getting Stuck In With Magnetic
The Plasterers Forum® and Plasterers News™ have been discussing Thistle Magnetic Plaster for what seems like a lifetime and it has been a popular topic and continues to be a hot topic on both the forum and on the Facebook pages. So having the chance to actually get some on my own walls was going to be very exciting. Well today was the first day in using the magnetic plaster, Itt was going in the … [Read more...]
The Renovation #16: The Pain In The Glass That Are Windows
We are at the stage now where I need to get rooms ready for plastering, and this means making that massive leap and getting the new windows fitted. We had a bit of a palarva getting quotes from companies and Safestyle were a nightmare. They continuously harassed myself and my wife and when we told them the price, we got and the specification they accused us of lying, and their quote came in at … [Read more...]
The Renovation #15: British Gypsum Drops In
British Gypsum have been supporters of The Plasterers Forum® and Plasterers News™ for many years and over these years, I have had the pleasure of using and experimenting with new products and to be honest it's a part of what I do that makes it very interesting. One of the biggest topics on The Plasterers Forum® was magnetic plaster and with the help and support of British Gypsum, we have … [Read more...]
The Renovation #14: Cupboards Under The Stairs
When we built the stairs in our flat, we had to remove the fitted wardrobes in our bedroom, and this was the only way we could get the stairs in without taking too much space from anywhere else. The trouble with any flat no matter what the size you need to be clever with creating storage space, and this is not any different for us. We needed to get some cupboards back in the bedroom, and they … [Read more...]
The Renovation #13: Electrics… Electrics… Electrics
Plasterers enemies are always going to be electricians. I have had my run-ins with them over the years and had a few "moments" on sites when we have disagreed on situations. I use to have a saying... "Tuck them in or I will fill them in" However, my now father in law is an electrician by trade, and that explains a lot and to be honest it can be hard work seeing eye to eye but when it comes … [Read more...]
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