Install completed what next?

[karlhill]

I've been looking for the answer to this on the forum but don't seem to be able to find it so I am hoping it has not been asked before.

Once you have completed a rewire and all your cables, patresses, capping etc is in place do you leave the chasing for a plasterer to cover and then return to fix sockets and switches etc

or

Do you cover them yourself? If so what do you use filler, plaster or both?

I have heard plastering is very hard to do and it's getting the mix right that matters and was considering doing a night class or something if I would need to plaster once qualified.

Many thanks for your help

Adam

 

[nikmet]

never use filler, two coat plaster gives much easier and better finish for chases, just practice a little, chases are not difficult to fill., if more than a chase, ie lots of loose plaster falling from old walls allow cost for a plasterer in price.

 

[karlhill]

Cheers nikmet I think I'll make myslef some plasterboard chases (2 boards together with a gap in the middle) and get some practice going.

 

[Amp David]

I have a plasterer who will patch up after me and for a typical 3 bed semi does it for 180 quid.

Just add this to the quote for the job

 

[ezzzekiel]

I quote extra for any plaster work then do it myself, why line someone elses pockets when it can go in your own.

Plastering is not really difficult especially just chase work (originally served my time as a plasterer before i upset any one)

Maybe a short course would be of benefit to you if yo are planning on doing your own finishing work.

 

[Amp David]

Did a short course a few years back and it helped a lot. But usually when it comes to the end of any rewire I'm not usually feeling in the mood to start patching up.

 

[SMB]

Ive always made sure the 'making good' is done around the accessories before they are fitted. If you don't do this then they will get caked in plaster (as will some of the connections).

I haven't done it for a while but I think I used to use 'carlite' mixed with a little plaster, the extra plaster made the carlite 'go off' quicker, enabling the accessories to be fitted with out too much waiting around.

Im sure there will be some much better products on the market now than 'carlite with a handful of plaster'.

Why not go and have a chat with a few of the chaps on the 'plastering forum' ?

 

[SMB]

Rendering and plastering a whole wall is indeed a real skill if you want to make a nice job.

Filling chases is fairly easy to make a good job of.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Tried using some of that pre-mixed plaster they sell.
Never again, had to wait about 4 hours before it was dry enough to smooth off.

 

[Electricalserv]

I quote extra for any plaster work then do it myself, why line someone elses pockets when it can go in your own.

Plastering is not really difficult especially just chase work (originally served my time as a plasterer before i upset any one)

Maybe a short course would be of benefit to you if yo are planning on doing your own finishing work.

Agreed here. It is an art but small chases are much easier to do than full rooms. Pretty easy infact.

 

[kamkam]

I fill chases with bonding (hardwall if the other side of the wall is external) and leave a slight dip so you can skim on top. I always state in my quotes "builders finish skim or fill and light sand required''.

 

[karlhill]

Cheers for info had a look at what local colleges did night class wise but they have not put out full list yet and the only one I could find was at Wigan & Leigh College and was an NVQ so a bit OTT for what I would need I suppose practice makes perfect.

 

[Spudnik]

IF i am filling, i use bonding, and then some fine fill or ames as a finish.

Goes off fairly quick and sands really easy..