by Gordon | Jun 1, 2026 | New Jobs
Key Takeaways Clearing a room gives plasterers complete access to walls, ceilings and corners so they can get things done quickly and produce a ‘flat’ professional finish. Clear out or store furniture and cover anything that has to remain. Clearing the room protects...
by Gordon | Jun 1, 2026 | New Jobs
Key Takeaways Clear the room of all furniture, cover the floors with dust sheets, and repair cracks so the plaster sticks well and the job goes smoothly. Utilise a top-quality toolkit including a plastering trowel, hawk, mixing bucket, float and safety gear to...
by Gordon | Jun 1, 2026 | New Jobs
Key Takeaways Look for plasterers with experience in the local area, particularly with sandstone tenements and listed buildings. Ask for examples from neighbourhoods like Shawlands, Dennistoun or Bearsden. Select tradespeople who offer transparent and itemised...
by Gordon | Jun 1, 2026 | New Jobs
Key Takeaways (Artex, a textured ceiling coating prevalent in UK homes from the 1960s to the 1980s, may contain asbestos if applied before 1985, so check the age before any work is done.) If you suspect asbestos, have the material tested by a professional rather than...
by Gordon | Jun 1, 2026 | New Jobs
Key Takeaways Know the most widespread causes of cracking in British homes – natural settling, moisture, seasonal movement and shoddy workmanship – and intervene quickly to spot small issues before they become structural problems. Differentiate cosmetic hairline...
