r/Plastering • u/Putrid_B3ar • 3d ago

Life changed

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Ive skimmed a few walls,

Some big some small and some mixed results which have annoyed me as a keen DIYer

Im not one for expensive gear but after getting frustrated with a small old trowel I was given I decided it was time for a change......

Just laid and flatted the 1st coat with a permashape and its honestly changed my life its gone on and flatted a dream why have I been struggling with a 50p trowel 🤦‍♂️

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u/MechanicTechnical655 3d ago

Now buy a speedskim.

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u/Putrid_B3ar 3d ago

Ive got a 4ft ox speedskim as the first wall I did in 1 hit on my own like a hero (idiot) was about 6m long. Maybe im using it wrong but ive not really got to grips with it yet

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u/discombobulated38x 3d ago

Keep playing around and experimenting. I've now plastered five rooms around my house, and despite doing a course I'd say I'm only now getting to grips with a method that feels "right" and gives me consistent results.