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Forum: Taping and jointing

Taping, jointing and drywall finishing topics.

  1. Current Job.

    Started boarding yesterday. Appx 900m2 total, board, tape & seal, plus a good 250 mtrs of bead and L-trim. ...

    Started by TonyM, 19-08-2010 08:37 PM
    eco friendly, photo, sedum roof
    • Replies: 19
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    TonyM
    Yesterday 10:48 PM Go to last post

  2. Knauf

    As of 1st july 2010, Persimmon Homes have instructed contractors to use Knauf materials, ie. plasterboard, joint filler, cement and tapes. Has any of...

    Started by E.K Taper, 25-06-2010 01:05 AM
    knauf
    • Replies: 17
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    E.K Taper
    Yesterday 10:37 PM Go to last post

  3. How to Achieve a Level 5 Finish

    I have noticed that a few of you have discussed the Level 5 system, how it is achieved and the courses that we run. USG have been promoting a...

    Started by USG, 28-07-2009 11:50 AM
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    crown, drylining, dulux, level 5, mark 5, mark v, rediwall, taper, tuffhide, usg
    • Replies: 34
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    2buck
    08-09-2010 10:42 PM Go to last post

  4. Sanding....

    Ok, so when I'm sanding with the machine I wear ear defenders (must get on and retro fit headphones so i can listen to music while sanding) then when...

    Started by saleen836, 07-08-2010 11:52 PM
    • Replies: 13
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    crack filler
    08-09-2010 09:16 AM Go to last post

  5. Angle Head sizes.

    I have two angle heads and use the bigger one (3.5") first to bed the tapes then angle box with the smaller(2.5") but I seen guys last week who do...

    Started by matt, 09-08-2010 05:31 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    2buck
    08-09-2010 05:39 AM Go to last post

  6. Help!!! Flat box settings

    Hi, I have been searching past posts looking for my answer and couldn't find one. is there a standard recommendation for what setting number to have...

    Started by phil, 13-05-2010 12:18 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    2buck
    08-09-2010 04:41 AM Go to last post

  7. Safe temp for taping?

    I know it says 2 degrees celcius and rising is recommended on bags of jointing compound as a workable temperature. Does anyone have information on...

    Started by 302, 18-01-2009 08:53 PM
    drying times, drywall finishers, humidity, joint compound 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 295
    2buck
    06-09-2010 06:22 PM Go to last post

  8. Level 5 demo movie

    If anyones interested in a visual demonstration, theres a download available for members that was donated by Michael Anderson at USG. ...

    Started by amestaper, 04-09-2010 12:48 PM
    level 5 demonstration
    • Replies: 0
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    amestaper
    04-09-2010 12:48 PM Go to last post

  9. Timber frame houses

    Arent timber framed houses a pain in the arse! 20X more screws and the site im on at the moment the timber panels are very warped. Joints are so bad...

    Started by christaper22, 31-08-2010 05:37 PM
    joints, timber frame, warped
    • Replies: 3
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    turrican_007
    31-08-2010 08:15 PM Go to last post

  10. Angry Oi no !!!!

    Why do other trades & agents think its ok to load stuff in your units your jointing before you finish them? just the other day i was just about to...

    Started by turktown taper, 30-07-2010 10:44 PM
    health and safety, kitchen, labourers
    • Replies: 14
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    JON RAMBO
    27-08-2010 09:50 PM Go to last post

  11. So called 'site managers' who....

    have no idea how to run a site properly! they sit in their little office checking out the program schedule on the laptop, occasionaly wander around...

    Started by saleen836, 25-08-2010 08:37 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    Goodmanatee
    27-08-2010 10:49 AM Go to last post

  12. Starting New Tapers

    You guys that use subbies, how do you go about taking on a new one? I need a lift on a job and all my regulars are too busy to help, so i may have to...

    Started by TonyM, 26-08-2010 09:53 PM
    new tapers, subbies
    • Replies: 4
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    Goodmanatee
    27-08-2010 10:38 AM Go to last post

  13. sander hoover bags

    hi all, jist wondering wheres the cheapest to buy makita hoover bags?. am using a pillowcase just now only contains some of the dust. its a good idea...

    Started by Raymond Cairney, 18-08-2010 08:12 PM
    • Replies: 13
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    saleen836
    26-08-2010 09:42 PM Go to last post

  14. festool sander

    Hi I have a festool sander which is great but it digs into the joints i use the normal pad with 120 sand paper any one had the same problem :)

    Started by jim the taper, 20-08-2010 06:20 PM
    festool, sander
    • Replies: 8
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    belmoreboy
    25-08-2010 09:10 PM Go to last post

  15. Radios banned on site.

    Anyone else working on a site thats banned radios? What a joke, As if taping all day the same job ive done for years isnt boring enough the site...

    Started by christaper22, 20-08-2010 08:21 PM
    radio
    • Replies: 16
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    turktown taper
    23-08-2010 10:14 PM Go to last post

  16. Rechargable radio

    can anyone recomend a good rechargable radio that dose not cost the earth :)

    Started by jim the taper, 20-08-2010 08:55 AM
    jobsite radio, rechargable radio
    • Replies: 11
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    turrican_007
    23-08-2010 03:32 PM Go to last post

  17. Whats happened to quicksand?

    I used quicksand for years and always thought it was the best product on the market but the prices just kept going up and up so for the last couple...

    Started by christaper22, 09-08-2010 01:36 PM
    gtec, quicksand, readymix, sheetrock, wondertex
    • Replies: 14
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    saleen836
    22-08-2010 12:01 AM Go to last post

  18. Anyone know of any good taping and or drylining courses in London area?

    Hi all.Im currently working as a groundworker but looking at getting into taping and drylining.Does anyone know of any comprehesive courses in the...

    Started by viking10, 07-08-2010 07:50 PM
    british gypsum, courses, drylining, london, taping
    • Replies: 12
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    amestaper
    14-08-2010 08:15 AM Go to last post

  19. What's the best way to get rid of artex!

    Just moved in to new home and all the ceilings are lighty artex. What's the best way to make it flat. Any tips would be gratefully received.

    Started by Goodmanatee, 05-07-2010 09:58 PM
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    artex removal, asbestos, x-tex
    • Replies: 22
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    kilwinkie
    13-08-2010 11:03 PM Go to last post

  20. How Much to charge?

    Ive just been offered a private job. 49m2 on the ceilings and 50m2 on the walls. The work i normally do is just given to me as a unit price...

    Started by Gregors-07, 03-08-2010 09:07 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    E.K Taper
    09-08-2010 12:42 AM Go to last post

  21. Kent tape jointer looking for work

    Hi guys , im a 23 year old tape and jointer living in Kent and currently looking for work i have 6 years experience and this is the first time in...

    Started by mciano87, 06-08-2010 09:32 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    E.K Taper
    09-08-2010 12:29 AM Go to last post

  22. PVA before coving?

    I have a house to cove. The ceilings and walls have just been plastered so do I have to PVA first , and if so, put the coving up when the bonding is...

    Started by E.K Taper, 05-08-2010 02:10 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    E.K Taper
    09-08-2010 12:09 AM Go to last post

  23. A couple of previous jobs

    A couple of shots from earlier jobs. 258 259 260 Another job

    Started by Brian S, 07-08-2010 05:36 PM
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
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    E.K Taper
    08-08-2010 11:37 PM Go to last post

  24. Moved: Jointer

    Started by Gregors-07, 07-08-2010 03:56 PM
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    Gregors-07
    07-08-2010 03:56 PM Go to last post

  25. Thumbs up Tape & Jointer in kent ?

    Any Tape & Jointers or Plasterers in the Kent area that wana team up on some big house jobs on myhammer.com ?? private msg me Cheers Guys

    Started by R1CKY, 16-07-2010 01:05 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 203
    mciano87
    06-08-2010 09:35 AM Go to last post

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