ToughButterCup Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 B+Q had none in stock, Wickes had a big notice on the plastering section : 10 bags only Chatting to the manager, it became clear that demand was at an all time high. Is plaster in short supply where you are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Means prices up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 An extension I am wiring has ground to a halt as the owner (who is doing most of the work himself inside) says he cannot get any plasterboard. Somebody will be along shortly to blame the B word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Wickes Grantham had the same. Nationwide shortage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Just my opinion of course, but why @AnonymousBosch are you shopping at b+q for plaster, must be a better price at bm and use by date will be longer as they have a bigger turnover of product, it also builds a good relationship with bm i have 2 bm that I have been using for the last year and they all call me by my first name as I walk in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Well Russ, funny you should ask. I'm dabbling with the idea of doing some (repeat some) of my own plastering. Softly softly catchee monkey.... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexphd1 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I have had a problem with plaster board, not sure if it's just the local TP merchant who made a mistake when ordering or a bigger shortage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 57 minutes ago, AnonymousBosch said: Well Russ, funny you should ask. I'm dabbling with the idea of doing some (repeat some) of my own plastering. Softly softly catchee monkey.... ? Self builder? Learn how to skim in front of an avalanche ( AnonymousBosch May 2019) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1c Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Someone who is quoting to do our dry-lining mentioned it too. I want Fermacell & he doesn't like using it but now is keener - no shortage & the price differential is less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiehamy Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 When we were getting plastering done last year the plasterer mentioned a few times that it can be hard to get and often runs out. Also said something about a core ingredient running out meaning they need to change the composition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 https://www.plasterersforum.com/threads/shortage-of-plaster.75643/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Probably just manufacturers restricting supply to keep the price up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 14 hours ago, Onoff said: Self builder? Learn how to skim in front of an avalanche ( AnonymousBosch May 2019) Cheeky boy.... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, AnonymousBosch said: Cheeky boy.... ? Small victories! On a serious note I'd urge you to have a go a plastering. It's oddly gratifying though my attempts leave much to be desired. Just done this bathroom cupboard and a smidge of Easy Fill was used after a going over with the Mirka sander. Basically I can get it on but it's the finishing off I fall down on. Big areas are easier too I think. I'd say good lighting is a big must. I plastered the cupboard in less that ideal lighting (aside from the space constrictions). When I went back with better lighting it showed. Good eyesight helps too! Wish I had a mentor I could work with to show me how. Did consider a course once. Surprisingly physically demanding too. Edited May 27, 2019 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Onoff said: Surprisingly physically demanding too. The chap who did our plastering has given up plastering due to shoulder damage, only in his thirties as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 my best mate --who i only meet about 10 years ago ,who is now 74 !!! started when he was 14 still plasters to keep fit,I tried it a few times under his expert eye -- and got shouted at a lot It became very apparent that the way you do it is the key to not only doing it well but protecting the body ,cos yes it is very hard on the body if your technique is not correct . so yes If you intending on doing a lot of plastering getting instruction from a master would be well worth it ,if you can find one If you got bad back and knees + joints--like me then ,good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I've read elsewhere that ref the shortage, quality is sometimes going down with board edges being malformed. Allegedly British Gypsum are not taking/returning cells on the supply issues. The official line is there's no shortage per se just high demand for the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 When you do a search you find that shortages (high demand!) are a near annual thing. Me being cynical would suggest this helps keep the demand and price up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) or maybe price is so tight that its not viable to make more production facilities?. last time i saw this the excuse was that a kiln was down for a refit --and it cost too much for the return on costs to refurbish it which is far more probable. If there was profit to be made --then a new plant would be built we are still in a depressed world economy and investments by big companies are tight Edited May 27, 2019 by scottishjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 8 hours ago, scottishjohn said: we are still in a depressed world economy and investments by big companies are tight Which is odd as the world is awash with investment capital. ThisIsMoney had a bit about British Gypsum/BPB shortage. Never bothered to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckylad Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 26/05/2019 at 16:09, AnonymousBosch said: Well Russ, funny you should ask. I'm dabbling with the idea of doing some (repeat some) of my own plastering. Softly softly catchee monkey.... ? AnonymousBosch have you considered using Airless Plaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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