Plastering

[bodgeitandscarper]

I'm getting the kitchen plastered! And I've been looking on tinternet for advice and it seems that plasterboarding the kitchen isn't a good idea, yet all three quotes have recommended it. They say condensation is not a problem and fixing cupboards won't be a problem either. What's best? It's just plain brickwork at the moment.

[lutonlagerlout]

best job is sand and cement then multifinish
takes a while to dry though
them boys want to dot and dab it because its quicker for them
cheers LLL

[rimexboy]

with tony on this for strength for the units to hold onto...

just skim them after they will look lush

[DNgroundworks]

I was always taught sand and cement and multifinish, far superior job.

[bodgeitandscarper]

Thankyou for the replies, I won't be going for plasterboard now!

[Bob_A]

Didn't realise sand/cement for first coat was the better option, thought it was used as the materials are cheaper.

[lutonlagerlout]

better all round bob except timewise
all luton council jobs have to be rendered then skimmed
it sorts out the real plasterers from the skimmers
LLL

[Bob_A]

Glad to hear it.
I had loads of plastering done about 15 years ago and they used sand/cement.
I thought it was strange at the time but it's only now I find it it's a good way.
A two man plasterer/labourer team. I remember the labourer doing all the mixing by hand, he earned his pay!