errrrr no havent tried that dont think ill bother

The old timers here told me that they used to add backing soda to the fat mud to make it kick off faster ("fat mud" here is "render"). I've never tried it.

Interesting discussion from the plasterers here.

Originally Posted by Colour Republic

You boys ever pee'd in your plaster? when I was a lad they use to do it all the time to slow it down, haven't 'seen' anybody do it for years though, i'm not sure it ever worked

When I was about 17 I knew a brickie that used to pee on his hands because he reckoned it kept his hands warm? I never did let him make me a brew nor did I shake his hand.

Originally Posted by diamondtiling

When I was about 17 I knew a brickie that used to pee on his hands because he reckoned it kept his hands warm? I never did let him make me a brew nor did I shake his hand.

This guy hadn't heard of gloves eh?

This guy hadn't heard of gloves eh?


That's weird...how did two get here? Dave or Liz, please delete.