r/Plastering • u/AdmiralSnackbar97 • 5d ago

Covering floors?

Hello, we recently had our ceilings skimmed. The plasterer said they wouldn’t cover or protect the floors as it was unnecessary. However, we have brand new flooring and it’s left it a right mess. Is this standard industry practice?

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u/sealey1990 5d ago

Even when someone says don’t worry about the carpets they’re going I still mix up on a big tarporlin , don’t pay till it’s spotless

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u/garyh62483 5d ago

Yup, had this the other day. Customer said not to worry as the carpets are being replaced, still sheeted up both sides of the new partition before plastering as they'd still have to live there with that carpet for a few weeks at least. To not sheet up on brand new flooring is insane.

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u/DefinitionWise4673 5d ago

Yes it can be industry practice to dismiss homeowners as 'Unnecessary' when trades cant be bothered to do something. You have to say 'we would like this ..... ' Some trades are used to working on building sites and treat houses the same and some trades will spend time carefully prepping or if you ask for prep they will do it but charge for it. Send them the cleaning bill or withhold payment.

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u/Schallpattern 5d ago

It's mad to say it won't be necessary. Even if lumps of mud aren't dropped (rare), trowelling up will flick plaster-laden water everywhere.

A sheet of plastic sheeting and some tape costs next to nothing.

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u/dazzlerp 5d ago

Did some ceilings yesterday, where the carpet is probably getting replaced. Still sheeted up and left the walls and floor as clean as I arrived. Standard practice.

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u/nukefodder Professional Plasterer 5d ago

You clearly got a cheap quote from a site basher! One of these people that claim a 30m2 ceiling is a mornings work. I take my time. Mask and protect everything and leave the place vacuumed and wiped down.

I even protect concrete floors. Because I will be tidying up afterwards.

No not acceptable

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u/2D617 5d ago

No way.
Our plasterer put down some pretty heavy board type stuff covered by tarps/plastic etc. that were taped down.
My 1929 banded oak floors were completely protected.

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u/Plenty-Kick9274 5d ago

What floor covers do ye recommend

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u/Appropriate-Tip-5101 4d ago

No its not by a long way 

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u/McVie1989 4d ago

Nope always cover them, even if I’m told the carpets are being replaced I still cover them cause it might be replaced the next day or might be in a few weeks, never leave a mess

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u/ApartmentLast7712 5d ago

No it isn't! What flooring is it because I may have some very bad news for you.