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Old 12-04-06, 02:49 PM   #1
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has anyone used this product? i have a wall that is in need of sorting out but i don't really want to justify the expense of a plasterer as it's not bad enough to warrant it.. i've read some reviews, some say it's good, some bad but they didn't say the context of what they were trying to achieve..
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Old 12-04-06, 02:56 PM   #2
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I saw an ad for this the other day and was wondering the same. Anything to get out of forking out for some rip-off plasterer's quote!
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Old 12-04-06, 03:05 PM   #3
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I saw an ad for this the other day and was wondering the same. Anything to get out of forking out for some rip-off plasterer's quote!
I agree that plasterers do charge a lot.. But it's a skill that takes a while to perfect!

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(Sorry not answered your question Gnan! ) I believe the stuff works very well!
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Old 12-04-06, 03:06 PM   #4
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If you're just filling cracks, you can use "normal" filler with a wallpaper scraper. I've seen plenty of plasterers use this themselves.

Can't really comment on this stuff, but did wonder how you would manage to get a flat surface with it?
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Old 12-04-06, 03:20 PM   #5
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i have used it and to repair minor damaged walls it works well, however, leave it a while to try otherwise it buggers up
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Old 12-04-06, 04:24 PM   #6
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Gnan

i have a pet plasterer down your way. Culchetch to be exact, last time I used him about 3 years ago he charged me £80 a day plus materials. I can get his phone number for you if you are interested.


He does a damm good job. but a bit mucky as in does not clean up splashes etc.
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Old 12-04-06, 04:51 PM   #7
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hi tim, yes that would be great!
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Old 12-04-06, 04:52 PM   #8
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I iam n exactly the same position, 1 bathroom ceiling thats needs sorted and may try it out.

The other options for me is to go the stippled route (bit too permanent for my liking) or a wooden ceiling.

Will probably try out the smoothover once I get the rest of the house sorted - painting, tiling, kitchen etc. Bound to be fine, its all in the mix and the right tools and a wee bit of savvy of course.
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Old 12-04-06, 05:08 PM   #9
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my cousin is a plasterer and he charges £130 a day
i used polycell base coat it covers minor cracks.
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Old 12-04-06, 07:15 PM   #10
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My living room ceiling looks like the icing on a Christmas cake....upside-down. What were the previous owners thinking?
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