Plasterspots

[tomspark93]

I sore this video on Facebook this morning http://youtu.be/wcLB_qpahYQ

I think the idea is good but I won't be buying any. Practically who would wait for the ceiling to be boarded or make a special journey to site so that you can stick these stickers on before plastering? I'll stick to my method of measuring out and making a plan on paper. Also £7 for 25 is in my eyes far too expensive to justify buying them. Might be of interest to someone though. Tom

 

[i=p/u]

As you say , normally away by the time plasteres come to board

 

[rolyberkin]

Looks like a video made by one of the teams on The Apprentice!

 

[Rpa07]

Good to see the guy using all relevant PPE for drilling overhead into plasterboard - high vis so you can see him wandering aimlessly with both eyes full of crud!
Good idea with the spots though!

 

[Paul.M]

So, first fix cable, go back when plaster board is up but before it is skimmed, measure & mark (as per normal) then put one of these sticky spots on the mark you have just done?????

Seems like they have invented a solution to something that is not a problem???

 

[andyb]

If I'm on site after the plasterboards up and before it's plastered, I cut the holes out.
That way if my cable has been moved or trapped between the plasterboard and joists I can sort it out before the ceiling is plastered.

Plasterers don't normally like it though.

 

[telectrix]

who gives a monkey's what plasterers don't like. it's time they had a wake-up call and learnt to consider other trades before splashing their crud everywhere... in your back boxes, in your toolbox, over your clean steps.

 

[telectrix]

seems like a good idea. the problem with drilling the holes before it's skimmed is that plasterers just can't seem to be able to skim without leaving lumps round the holes and half the hole filled with their crud. how hard is it to trim off the excess before it's fully set? even a plumber could do that.

 

[andyb]

seems like a good idea. the problem with drilling the holes before it's skimmed is that plasterers just can't seem to be able to skim without leaving lumps round the holes and half the hole filled with their crud. how hard is it to trim off the excess before it's fully set? even a plumber could do that.

As I say, the plasterers don't like it.

I have one builder I do work for who always takes care of my cables. They're exactly where I leave them and any insulation is cut out ready for my downlights. I'm happy to cut my holes after the plasterer.
All the others I've ever come across do not seem to either care or be able to follow simple instructions or drawings. These sites I like to cut the holes first. Can cause arguments.

 

[telectrix]

a lot of plasterers ability to read and write extends just to the instructions of "add water and mix". this instruction is usually accompanied with a picture for the really thick ones.

 

[grandfortune]

waste of time, just measure and write on paper, also a little tip, take a photo of the measurements after writing them down that way if you loose the paper you have your backup

i must admit i used to like cutting them out before skim but then saw the plasterer skimming and it is a nightmare for them as the plaster drops everywhere when they skim over the hole, makes a right mess tbh. the plasterers i come across tend to clean out the boxes though having explained to them that there is only one yes one reason why we cut our cables and neatly coil them in the box, its for their benefit no one elses.

 

[a-z electrics]

Why not partially drill thru with hole cutter, then leave instructions/ask nicely for plasterer to clean out the groove after he's skimmed? I'm sure he wd appreciate a little cooperation.

 

[grandfortune]

Why not partially drill thru with hole cutter, then leave instructions/ask nicely for plasterer to clean out the groove after he's skimmed? I'm sure he wd appreciate a little cooperation.

Waste of time really as if you do that you have to measure where they are after plaster boarding , why not measure and cut after skim, then just one journey as sparks ain't usually around when they plasterboard

to be honest the dots are trying to solve a problem that isn't there

 

[davesparks]

Why not partially drill thru with hole cutter, then leave instructions/ask nicely for plasterer to clean out the groove after he's skimmed? I'm sure he wd appreciate a little cooperation.

You've never worked on site then I presume?

 

[Paul.M]

waste of time, just measure and write on paper, also a little tip, take a photo of the measurements after writing them down that way if you loose the paper you have your backup

hehehehehehehe,,,,, that is what most of us do BUT on a large house extension from over a year ago (money ran out after first fix, customer can only afford to continue now 14 months later) I've lost the bit of paper, also my phone locked up and all photos lost!!!!! Now need to back track and find 20+ spot lights in one room in a brand new ceiling. It will look like Swiss cheese if I get it wrong :rofl:

to be honest the dots are trying to solve a problem that isn't there

Agree. The only time these would work is if the plaster boarder measures and puts them in place for you because 95% of the time the electrician will not be on the same job.