Poor plastering job :(

Made_Without

macman wrote: »

£2,350 for a skim and boarding the ceiling? What are the dimensions of the room?
There must have been more than that involved if it was 10 days for one man.
If the property is unoccupied (and presumably unfurnished) then can you not leave an upstairs window open?

For dimensions:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2864242=

it was originally said 6-10 days - 3 men

It's a bungalow so no upstairs windows unfortunately.

C*F

Made_Without

keystone wrote: »

Oh it really wasn't supposed to be nasty at all and I'm truly sorry if you took it that way. Sometimes its necessary to dig a little in this way because on a forum like this you can't see the problem and you inevitably only get one side of the story. I hadn't cross-correlated the two threads - my bad for only having one braincell I guess.

It's ok. I just feel upset as I would have paid more (rightly or wrongly) bottom-line I want smooth walls and as I dont have the expertise I need to call upon and rely on those who do.
Like I said, I value your opinion, you've always given very sound advice to both me and others.

Friend of friend or relative or or not then I stand by what I said before then if he should be asked to come back and rectify the faults.

Yeah, I know you are right; just not how to do that without potentially insulting anyone. I'm normally very assertive but somehow I'm finding because I am so clueless on the home improvements front, I am scared to speak up.

Thats not a fault its a learning curve which we all go through from time to time. Actually none of us ever stop learning. The most important thing is never be too nice because it will cost you money. Like not feeling able to summon the guy back.

I'm going to try and get over there this evening and take some pics so you can tell me if I am ok to be grumbling or if I'm being over pedantic. That might help me summon up some backbone!

I always get very cross with my customers when they DON'T mention something they are not entirely happy about. Theres always a solution.

Cheers

This is because you seem and come across as someone genuine - who takes pride in their work. I believe the people who did mine are good - I've seen their work elsewhere; just feels it got rushed this time.

Made_Without

Al1x wrote: »

If the plaster has some big lumps on i scrape them off before sanding. I use a medium sandpaper as i find the fine sandpaper gets you nowhere! After sanding you should wash the dust off with a damp cloth. The first coat should be watered down, it will suck into the plaster and dry pretty quickly. This coat of paint will show up any imperfections that you can then correct with a bit of filler/sanding. I usually then do another watered down white coat then do a final coat in the chosen colour.

Hope this helps

Darn just bought fine sandpaper - I think this will work for the smaller 'specks' the larger ones will need something more like you say.

When watering down paint - I presume I need a bucket to mix it and make sure I get the right proportions?

Thanks
C*F

keystone

Chocolate*fish wrote: »

This is because you seem and come across as someone genuine - who takes pride in their work.

I believe the people who did mine are good - I've seen their work elsewhere; just feels it got rushed this time.

Then they really shouldn't have a problem in coming back and discussing areas of unhappiness.

Cheers

latecomer

keystone wrote: »

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Then they really shouldn't have a problem in coming back and discussing areas of unhappiness.

Cheers

I think that is the best way forward - tell them you are not happy and see if they are willing to come back and try and remedy the problems. If they good tradesmen who take pride in their work they shouldn't have a problem doing this.

Inactive

latecomer wrote: »

I think that is the best way forward - tell them you are not happy and see if they are willing to come back and try and remedy the problems. If they good tradesmen who take pride in their work they shouldn't have a problem doing this.

If they were, they would never have left it in the state described, in the first place.

latecomer

True but then the plasterer we had with our last builders took real pride in his work and when I pointed out a minor issue he said this area of the hall had been done with artificial light only and that he couldn't see as well under those conditions. He was more than happy to fix everything I pointed out.

Al1x

Chocolate*fish wrote: »

When watering down paint - I presume I need a bucket to mix it and make sure I get the right proportions?

Thanks
C*F

i wouldn't worry about being too exact.. if its a bit waterery it won't cause any problems. yes mixing in a bucket would be a good idea. that way you can give it a good mix

Hopeful_5

Best wishes for getting it all sorted out to your satisfaction, C*F. I understand how difficult it is to complain in such circumstances but if you don't get it put right it will always nag at you - and why should you put in the effort when you've paid a more than fair price for the job?

I've also got a whole bungalow to have skimmed, walls and ceilings. I didn't realise it would be quite so much for just a skim coat.

Hope