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...]
DeWalt Battery Plaster Mixer – Long Term Review
I was sent a DeWalt cordless plaster mixer a long time ago for me to do a review on. However, I decided I was not going to do the usual review where you use it once then give a verdict. I wanted to do a long-term review; so it would give you guys a better understanding of what the DeWalt cordless mixer is really like. I have been pretty busy with plastering lately as there seems to be a shortage … [Read more...]
Tools For Plastering Walls And Ceilings
One of the good things about plastering as a trade is the tools for plastering walls and ceilings and generally, any sort of plastering is actually very minimal. If you compare what a plasterer needs for plastering walls to what a carpenter needs to make the wall first it is no wonder that plastering is a cheap business to start. So let us take a look at the tools you will need to for … [Read more...]
The NelaMax Plastic Trowel Review
You must know but now that I am a huge fan of plastic trowels and have been since the year dot and have always been behind plastic trowels. I have had the pleasure of using almost all plastic trowels over the years, and there have been some that I love and some that I hate and some that have been ok. The last plastic trowel I used was the Nela Plazzy, and I openly hated it, I did not … [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 … [Read more...]
ExtratimeTM and HalftimeTM Now Available at National DIY Retailer Wickes
Eazymix Ltd. is celebrating a very successful end to the year with its plaster modifier products Extratime and Halftime being listed at Wickes. Throughout the year the company has increased the number of channels trade plasterers can buy their products from. Extratime and Halftime are now available from independent builders merchants all over mainland UK and the channel islands, … [Read more...]
Plaster Faster with Halftime Plaster Accelerator
Ever found yourself needing to speed up finishing plaster on small jobs? Eazymix Ltd. have launched a new unique plaster accelerator aimed at helping the trade plasterer to do more in less time. Designed and developed by Mark Shepherd, a plasterer with over 20 years’ experience, the proprietary chemical accelerator speeds up the chemical gypsum crystal formation that causes the gypsum … [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...]
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 … [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...]
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