Questions to ask plasterer

amsbam1

I've found a plasterer to do the external rendering for my extension.

His price seems reasonable (€25 per sq metre), and he comes well recommended. He needs to render the outside walls, i'll be taping and jointing the insides.

However, any advice on questions I should ask him regarding the specifics.

E.g.
I told him I want a modern clean sand and cement finish. However, do I need to specify that there should be two coats below (skud and scratch) or is this taken as standard?

Do I need to request corner beading or is this taken as standard?

Any question around damp proofing?

Do most plasterers offer the choice to have a coloured acrylic/polymer render for an additional price?

Any other important questions?

Calahonda52

Take nothing fro granted, is it one storey or 2?

You need the 3 coats as you describe and make sure you cover everything before the skudding. Stick with the sand cement unless he is a specialist

amsbam1

Calahonda52 wrote: »

Take nothing fro granted, is it one storey or 2?

You need the 3 coats as you describe and make sure you cover everything before the skudding. Stick with the sand cement unless he is a specialist

It's two story. And i'll ask him to do a bit at back of the existing house as well which is currently pebble dash. I'll chip off the pebble dash to have it ready for him.

Calahonda52

who is providing the scaffolding or is he going to use circus legs.
re the pebble dash, did he say remove it?

Stihl waters

Scudding, scratch and final coat, he will more than likely mix waterproof through the mixes, everything cleaned as he goes, mortar can scratch window panes. He should know the rest if he comes with a good recommendation

amsbam1

Calahonda52 wrote: »

who is providing the scaffolding or is he going to use circus legs.
re the pebble dash, did he say remove it?

The builder is putting up scaffolding to do the roof. The plasterer is using the same scaffolding. He is plastering up to lats placed in the window reveals where the window measurements are taken from.

amsbam1

Calahonda52 wrote: »

who is providing the scaffolding or is he going to use circus legs.
re the pebble dash, did he say remove it?

No he can plaster over it if I want. I said to remove it as I have the time to chip it off and I thought it would be a neater job.

monseiur

Go for a ''raised nap finish'' - it's a sort of stipple effect and holds paint well. It's probably the most common exterior finish done by plasterers. Good quality 'sharp' sand gives the best finish.

amsbam1

monseiur wrote: »

Go for a ''raised nap finish'' - it's a sort of stipple effect and holds paint well. It's probably the most common exterior finish done by plasterers. Good quality 'sharp' sand gives the best finish.

We are aiming for a modern look to the house. That's why I told him to do a clean smooth finish.

I thought the nap finish would look a bit more old fashioned.