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...]
Archives for July 2015
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...]
Knauf Spray Plaster Keeps Hotel Construction On Fast Track
Swift and simple to apply, Ready Mixed Plasters from Knauf have contributed keeping the fast-track construction of Village Hotels and Leisure’s first Village Urban Resort in Scotland on track. Developed for airless pump sprays, these products enabled McLaren & Co, an award winning painting and decorating sub-contractor, to do both plastering and decorating work at the luxury 148-bed … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Takes Technical Expertise To Timber Expo
Timber Expo, part of UK Construction Week, has welcomed British Gypsum to its impressive line up. The leading manufacturer of interior lining systems will be showcasing its range of plasters, partition, wall lining, floor, ceiling and plasterboard systems for the residential, commercial and offsite sectors at the most important show for the timber sector this October. At the forefront of its … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Creates Magnetic Partnership With Cawrey Homes
Leicestershire housebuilder, Cawrey Homes, has partnered with British Gypsum to introduce Thistle Magnetic Plaster in its homes — offering greater choice and personalisation for its homebuyers. As a company committed to building high quality, energy efficient homes, Cawrey Homes wanted to further differentiate itself from local competitors. John Cawrey, Owner of Cawrey Homes, explained: “We … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Searches For Uk’s Top Installers
British Gypsum is calling on plasterers and dryliners from across the UK to submit their best work for the company’s new Smoothie of the Month competition. Following on from the success of its #BGShoutOut competition which encouraged plastering apprentices to share the work they are doing, British Gypsum has launched The Smoothies to showcase the skills and successes of all installers across … [Read more...]
Modern, Designer Homes With Smart Render Finish
High performance monocouche render by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified by Cotswold Homes Limited, Gloucester, for an exclusive new-build development in Cheltenham. Consisting of 11 contemporary-style three and four bedroom homes designed to provide maximum space and natural light, each has a practical open-plan ground floor layout where families can cook, eat and relax together. These … [Read more...]
Timber Expo Adds Metsä Wood To Its Montage
Metsä Wood, the UK’s leading supplier of timber materials for the construction industry, is the latest confirmed exhibitor at Timber Expo, part of UK Construction Week. The show, which runs 6 – 8 October at the NEC, is the seminal date in the timber industry’s calendar and promises to provide a real forum for manufacturers, specifiers and contractors to discuss the most pressing issues … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Prank
We have all been there, we are a bit green when we start our lives out as plasterers and when you are on a job at first as the bucket bitch you have a lot to prove and there is an element of male bravado that comes into it. However, the lifting the bag of plaster above your head a certain number of times to prove you are "man enough" to be a plasterer is a common trick that experienced time served … [Read more...]
New Georgian Red Joins Weber.Rend RB Colour Range By Saint-gobain Weber
Saint-Gobain Weber has introduced a new colour to the brick-effect finish for their External Wall Insulation (EWI) system with the addition of Georgian Red. This has been made in response to customer demand allowing the closest possible match for the refurbishment of the façades of Victorian and Georgian brick-built properties in the North of England. While dramatically improving the … [Read more...]
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