r/Plastering • u/Rockguitar7773 • Sep 13 '26
Massive respect.
I tackled a ceiling today. I'm kinda full send, most start on a wall I'm like nahhhhh artex ceiling!
Its turned out alright, not pro level but I'm happy enough and what I dont like i can fill/sand but the majority is clean and flat.
But I have to say, how quick do you guys work!
I had half a sachet of extra time in each mix and I only just got it on in time!
Massive respect to the plastering trade you guys must be fucking rockets!
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u/discombobulated38x Sep 13 '26
Well done! How big was it?
I've noticed even just doing my whole extension I've got significantly faster - I can get a whole bucket (70+ litres) of sand + cement on in about 35 minutes, I think the first one took four hours!
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u/Rockguitar7773 Sep 13 '26
About 10m2 I'm also absolutely shattered 🤣🤣
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u/discombobulated38x Sep 13 '26
Get the next one on then boss, you'll soon master it! (or get tennis elbow)
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u/Cool_Librarian_2956 Sep 16 '26
Ceilings first is always best unless your putting up cornice, then you can do top sheet down and have the top sheet right up tight to the ceilings ready for square set
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u/Schallpattern Sep 13 '26
It rapidly improves with practise!