could i plaster as my main source of income??
2007-02-22 06:08:09 · 12 answers · asked by chris p 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
A word of warning. When you get into the trade, you'll be suprised how fast you need to get things done to make a living. A guy could charge £80 for a job and be away by lunch. If you take all day then you can see the difference in wage.
Maybe start off in your spare time and try to build contacts up. Maybe bump into and team up with a plasterer. Once you get the nack, go for it. I went self employed and never looked back.
2007-02-25 10:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I CAN DO ALMOST ANYTHING IN CONSTRUCTION!
THIS IS FOR MY OWN DIY!
My plastering is better than some plasters that I've seen on site. But i wouldn't let them on my site after seeing their work. And i know that i wouldn't do it at a professional standard. I bet you can change a plug. Doesn't make you a sparkie. Go and get some more experience. What you think is good might be laughable to the professionals
2007-02-24 15:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes tend to agree with some other answers,i ve plastered my kitchen and i think it looks brilliant, took me a few hours to do it ,where as a professional would have probably done it in 1/2 hour?get yourself on a course ,if you are fairly good anyway,you should make light work of it, also bearing in mind a lot of pros don't just skim walls smooth, there are a lot of different designs people want doing on walls with plaster ,then what you going to do? i ve personally seen a master plasterers work and it is unbelievably fantastic..that's why they are called pros?
2007-02-24 21:05:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be able to do more than one thing usually in the building trade to be able to sustain it full time. Or you at least need a network of other people who can do the tiling, brickwork, plumbing etc. cos a decent paying job could involve more than one thing needing doing. Mind you I was quoted £189 for a plasterer per day just to do the ceiling.
2007-02-22 06:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by jeanimus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not go on a plastering course there's lots to know about different types of plaster, their characteristics and dealing with varied surfaces. Do you know what stitching is? If not you need to. Check out local Gov. courses. They often pay you to train.
2007-02-26 04:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is something your interested in doing, maybe you can get an apprenticeship with an experienced plasterer. It takes years of practice to be an expert, and yes, people want fast and perfect.
2007-02-22 07:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not just on that performance,people want plastering done fast and perfect.
But if your really thinking of doing it go on a course.
2007-02-22 06:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by Pat R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a demand for it? Are you licensed and insured? Do you know how to run a small business? I know how to mow my yard and have it look darn good - doesn't mean I could make a living at it.
2007-02-22 06:16:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends ..on how long it took you ..it should have took you 4 hours allso you never said how big it was ..im talking 12 by 12 ..and do other people think it looks good ..any slower than 4 hours then maybe
2007-02-24 04:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive got a big nob but it dont make me a porn star
2007-02-22 07:13:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋