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Architects Benefit From British Gypsum Magnetic Plaster
The UK’s leading planning and design consultancy, Barton Willmore has created an interactive presentation space for employees and visitors in their new Head Office in the centre of Reading using British Gypsum’s innovative Thistle Magnetic Plaster. When designing the new space, Barton Willmor...
Halftime 4Bonding With HalftimeTM 4Bonding Plaster Accelerator
NEW!!! Halftime 4Bonding reduces gypsum bonding plaster setting time from 2 hours to 20 mins for time critical projects. Ever found yourself needing to speed up bonding plaster on small projects? Eazymix have launched a new bonding plaster accelerator aimed at helping the trade plasterer to do m...
Pargeting: The Art Of Plasterwork
What is Pargeting? If you have visited Suffolk or Essex then you might have noticed houses which have been plastered on the outside and the render has been ornamented. This is called Pargeting,an old English craft trade and an ‘extra’ which plasterers offered to their clients. 17thC Freehand par...
Is Plastering Accurate Enough?
I am very particular when it comes to most things in life; I like everything to be square, level, straight and just perfect. I go to the pub, and I will adjust pictures on the wall if they are not on straight as it annoys me. My friends laugh at me but whatever it is […]
The History of Pargeting
The word Pargeting is English, but the same skills and materials have been used in various times and places around the world. The first plasterers to do ornamental lime plastering lived during the Roman Empire and in the museums of Rome you can find some lovely pieces of ancient workmanship. Ancient...
10 Days On The Tools With The Speedskim - As many of you will know I am a plasterer by trade, and although I am no longer trading as one I will still go and complete jobs for the old builders I use to carry out work for. One of the main reasons for this is that a couple of the local painters and..... Click here to read more...
As many of you will know I am a plasterer by trade, and although I am no longer trading as one I will still go and complete jobs for the old builders I use to carry out work for. One of the main reasons for this is that a couple of the local painters and […]
British Gypsum Provides A Plaster Solution That Attracts
A new innovative magnetic plaster solution by British Gypsum has helped to transform a subterranean former Royal Air Force (RAF) communication bunker into a family home and guest house. The building, in Nottinghamshire, was operational during World War II as the primary unit that controlled informat...
A Lady Plasterer Tells Us What It's Really Like
My name is Jessica Ball. I am 25 years old (26 in April) and I am from Altrincham in Cheshire. Getting Into Plastering I journeyed the long way round to become a plasterer. I actually went to university to be a primary school teacher but admittedly was rubbish and so left uni in the end […]
The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers
What is The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers? The Worshipful Company Of Plaisterers was formed originally as a trade guild of the City of London to try and regulate the quality of plastering within the city, and it was also there to try and safeguard the welfare and interests of plasterers. In mode...
CHAS urges construction industry to take action on mental health
CHAS, the supply chain risk management expert, is urging construction companies to use Blue Monday 2021 as an opportunity to take positive action around mental health, including taking advantage of free resources such as the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity’s (Lighthouse Club) mental healt...
Young Lady Plasterer Shares Her Terrible Ordeal
I came across a story online from a young lady called Melissa, who is a female plasterer and her story is terrible. However, I felt that it was a story that other ladies in the construction industry should read, and hopefully they will find other ways to protect themselves at work. From here on in [...
Nela Max Plastic Trowel Long Term Review
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 […]
The Plasterers Forum App Is Now Available On Apple - It has been some of the most stressful and frustrating times at TPF towers and finally at long last The Plasterers Forum app is now available for those of you who use an apple device. Whether that be an iPhone or an iPad then The Plasterers Forum is now available in an easy to use..... Click here to read more...
It has been some of the most stressful and frustrating times at TPF towers and finally at long last The Plasterers Forum app is now available for those of you who use an apple device. Whether that be an iPhone or an iPad then The Plasterers Forum is now available in an easy to use […]
Drywall vs Plaster
There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to use plaster or drywall on a project. It’s important to understand the difference between the two methods and the skills required before making your decision. The property type, budget and time constraints plus the desired outcome will all...
One Way To Hack Render Off...
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 […]
MAKITA UPDATES IMPACT DRIVER RANGE WITH NEW DUAL SPRING TECHNOLOGY - Makita has introduced a new Impact Driver to its powerful XGT range. Offering the same benefits as its predecessor, the leading manufacturer has introduced new dual spring technology and enhanced anvil stability for less bit wobble with its new TD002G 40VMax XGT Brushless Impact Driver. Powered by a 40VMax XGT Li-Ion battery, the heavy duty TD002G..... Click here to read more...
Makita has introduced a new Impact Driver to its powerful XGT range. Offering the same benefits as its predecessor, the leading manufacturer has introduced new dual spring technology and enhanced anvil stability for less bit wobble with its new TD002G 40VMax XGT Brushless Impact Driver. Powered by a...
A Week In The Life Of A Plasterer From The United States...
The Plasterers Forum has been reaching out to plasterers all over the world and one of the plasterers that has really got involved in the plasterers forum is a chap called Loren, and I thought it would be really interesting for all the UK readers of Plasterers News if we did a feature. So from […]
MAKITA POWERS UP THE HEAT - In addition to powering the expanding line-up of cordless tools and accessories, Makita has introduced two new heated base layers to its range of job site apparel. Powered either with Makita’s 18V LXT battery or the 12Vmax CXT battery, professionals can stay warm when working in cold, harsh job site conditions with the new DCX200..... Click here to read more...
In addition to powering the expanding line-up of cordless tools and accessories, Makita has introduced two new heated base layers to its range of job site apparel. Powered either with Makita’s 18V LXT battery or the 12Vmax CXT battery, professionals can stay warm when working in cold, harsh job si...
The British Gypsum Mine & Factory Tour
Back in 2011 myself my good lady Jane and five plasterers from the Plasterers Forum headed to Loughborough to see British Gypsum and have a tour of the mine and the factory. Well, that trip was such a success and is still talked about on The Plasterers Forum that myself, and British Gypsum decided t...
Cleaneo Akustik Aids Acoustics In Manchester Landmarks
The refurbishment of Manchester city centre landmarks, the Central Library and Town Hall Extension (CL-THX), has been achieved using a range of products from Knauf – the UK’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building materials and systems. The restoration of two nationally significant Grade ...
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Register today for The Plastering Show Live, hosted by Chris Frediani and Fix Radio On Tuesday 30th March Chris will be talking with some great special guests from the world of plastering, and offering a chance to win fantastic prizes. Register for FREE and you could win: A £600 Dewalt Paddle Mixer 56 Bags of PureFinish Palette Knives for first 100 people to register Fix Radio Merch Packs Flex Paddle Mixer and Mixing Bowl 1 Pallet of PRB Render https://www.fixradio.co.uk/the-plastering-show-live-with-chris-frediani/
Register today for The Plastering Show Live, hosted by Chris Frediani and Fix Radio On Tuesday 30th March Chris will be talking with some great special guests from the world of plastering, and offering a chance to win fantastic prizes. Register for FREE and you could win: A £600 Dewalt Paddle Mixer 56 Bags of PureFinish Palette Knives for first 100 people to register Fix Radio Merch Packs Flex Paddle Mixer and Mixing Bowl 1 Pallet of PRB Render https://www.fixradio.co.uk/the-plastering-show-live-with-chris-frediani/
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