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Any plasterers here?

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LutherRalph1 · 31/07/2020 19:16

Just wondering if there were any plasterers here?
I've reached a point in life where I have no skills and I want to learn something new.

We are due to extend our house soon and it would be hugely more cost effective for me to take a plastering course and learn myself ( and gain a skill) than to hire
Somebody for the amount we would need.

I've mentioned it to a few people who have said how hard it can be, especially physically and I was just after people's experiences

Thanks

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ohkevin · 31/07/2020 19:20

My exH is a plasterer.

He makes an absolute fortune out of fixing the attempts of people who have decided to 'give it a go'.

ForestDad · 31/07/2020 19:25

I wouldn't do the course just to do one house. I've done a bit and it takes ages when you're new. Had a few experienced guys in and they are so much faster and generally a better result than I could achieve. Plus buying the tools.
But if you've got loads of time and fancy it then go for it.

LutherRalph1 · 31/07/2020 19:27

Thank you for your response
@ForestDad i imagine you are
Right with it not being worth it for the one house.

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Sally7645 · 31/07/2020 19:35

My husband is a plasterer- it takes years of training and practise. to be any good. If you were just having a crack at doing one wall I'd say go for it, but likely you'll end up with a poor result if you decide to do the whole house yourself

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