how fast with auto tools - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

rotarex · 08-28-2008, 07:39 AM

hello im in the market to buying auto tools for the winter reno months i just wanted to know how fast can i accomplish taping and plastering with auto tools vs traditional knife, i usually do basement and when i plaster i do 4 coats of coating and plastering a 900 sqft basement takes me about 5-6 days on my own, i personally hate plastering

im hoping i can do it in less than half the time with auto tools and with suer duper less mess i have my eyes on the coloumbia or northstar

Al Taper · 08-28-2008, 01:13 PM

If you never use them before. It may take some time to learn it.

AARC Drywall · 08-28-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Taper

If you never use them before. It may take some time to learn it.

exactly

Brockster · 08-28-2008, 10:01 PM

Might want to get a banjo and maybe look for a pump and boxes to do the rest or you could just pay a professional so you don't get raped when we come in later to come fix the mess...

Adam in BC · 09-01-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Brockster

Might want to get a banjo and maybe look for a pump and boxes to do the rest or you could just pay a professional so you don't get raped when we come in later to come fix the mess...

Usually when I get "that call" you know the one where the customer says "we allready put the tapes on and coated it twice, we just need you to come do a skim coat to finish it up really nice"
I tell them that they have allready done the hardest parts, they may as well keep on going, and that there doing a fine job

Muddauber · 09-02-2008, 01:33 PM

Do they have boxes for ''plastering''?

Tony M · 09-02-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddauber

Do they have boxes for ''plastering''?

Yes. They are 8' wide and you need arms like Arnie to use one.