http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:42:18 +0000 MyBB http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=17 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:13:01 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=17
This may seem like a stupid question, what is meant by taking squeezes?]]>
This may seem like a stupid question, what is meant by taking squeezes?]]> http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=16 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:13:09 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=16 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=15 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:24:02 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=15 The last two weeks of this course concentrates on heritage and restoration with tuition in the techniques and methods used in the upkeep of our historical and traditional buildings.

The following elements will be covered on the course:

Induction, tools and materials
Preparing bench top and lay out rules
Cutting and horsing profiles to run model or mould
How to run model / mould and prepare for casting
Casting from mould using Plaster, Canvas and Laths
Fixing casts, cutting internal and external miters and make good
Casting from stock moulds e.g. Cornice, Roses, Panel and Dado Moulding
Laying out a room for plaster mouldings
Installing the room with plaster mouldings
Cutting and running straight model
Cutting and spinning of radius model
Setting out a trammel and run oval mouldings
Setting out and making domes, coffers or barrel ceilings
Setting elliptical archways and dress from mouldings
making fluted and plain columns or pilasters
Making niches, alcoves and lighting troughs
Casing and pouring of rubber moulds
Making moulds from other materials
Preparation and working with original plasterwork
Fixing and finishing to original plasterwork
Repairs and patching to existing plasterwork
Fixing arches and ceiling casts, making good for decoration

Last 2 weeks Heritage and Restoration:

Use and missing of Heritage materials
Taking squeezes of existing sections and enrichments
Creating new models, laying in enrichments
Casting and pouring rubber moulds
Casting and fixing to match existing
Setting in reinforcing elements, what, how, where
Use of lime putty mixes to match existing
Use of specialist materials for casting e.g. Fibrous Cement GRG-GRP-GRC
Wattle and Daub
Reflection time, questions and answers]]> The last two weeks of this course concentrates on heritage and restoration with tuition in the techniques and methods used in the upkeep of our historical and traditional buildings.

The following elements will be covered on the course:

Induction, tools and materials
Preparing bench top and lay out rules
Cutting and horsing profiles to run model or mould
How to run model / mould and prepare for casting
Casting from mould using Plaster, Canvas and Laths
Fixing casts, cutting internal and external miters and make good
Casting from stock moulds e.g. Cornice, Roses, Panel and Dado Moulding
Laying out a room for plaster mouldings
Installing the room with plaster mouldings
Cutting and running straight model
Cutting and spinning of radius model
Setting out a trammel and run oval mouldings
Setting out and making domes, coffers or barrel ceilings
Setting elliptical archways and dress from mouldings
making fluted and plain columns or pilasters
Making niches, alcoves and lighting troughs
Casing and pouring of rubber moulds
Making moulds from other materials
Preparation and working with original plasterwork
Fixing and finishing to original plasterwork
Repairs and patching to existing plasterwork
Fixing arches and ceiling casts, making good for decoration

Last 2 weeks Heritage and Restoration:

Use and missing of Heritage materials
Taking squeezes of existing sections and enrichments
Creating new models, laying in enrichments
Casting and pouring rubber moulds
Casting and fixing to match existing
Setting in reinforcing elements, what, how, where
Use of lime putty mixes to match existing
Use of specialist materials for casting e.g. Fibrous Cement GRG-GRP-GRC
Wattle and Daub
Reflection time, questions and answers]]> http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=14 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:22:25 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=14
The following topics are covered on this course:

Induction
Tools and Equipment
Materials, missing of joints and cement fillers
Optimising plasterboard method
Timber stud partition noggins and putt raises
Metal stud partitioning and ceilings
Plasterboard fixing methods
The correct way of fixing, using the Dot Dab method
Fixing dry wallboards and angles
Bond and Fixing to impervious substrates
Forming piers, columns and beams
Forming stepped bulkheads and lighting troughs
Forming irregular and curved surfaces
Cutting and mitring and fixing coving
Taping – Jointing – feathering and techniques to external, internal angles and flush joints leaving a smooth crack free surface ready for sealing and decorating
Practise and questions answered.]]>
The following topics are covered on this course:

Induction
Tools and Equipment
Materials, missing of joints and cement fillers
Optimising plasterboard method
Timber stud partition noggins and putt raises
Metal stud partitioning and ceilings
Plasterboard fixing methods
The correct way of fixing, using the Dot Dab method
Fixing dry wallboards and angles
Bond and Fixing to impervious substrates
Forming piers, columns and beams
Forming stepped bulkheads and lighting troughs
Forming irregular and curved surfaces
Cutting and mitring and fixing coving
Taping – Jointing – feathering and techniques to external, internal angles and flush joints leaving a smooth crack free surface ready for sealing and decorating
Practise and questions answered.]]> http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=13 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:21:00 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=13 As part of this course will be a practical introduction to Dry-Lining, Jointing and the art of Fibrous Plastering giving you the opportunity to experience another level of skill and qualify your enrolment on to our Advanced Course.

Application of all types of render
Setting out and laying of Floor Screeds
Lining walls and reveals with plasterboard using the technique of Dot and Dab
Setting out beams and piers
Application of bell bead, sand and cement scratch coat to block and brick walls and make ready for floating coat
Applying floating coats and finishes
Plastering over Artex
Setting out of Curved Ceiling, Bull Noses and irregular and obtuse angles
Introduction to fixing Coving
Repairs to damaged Plasterwork]]> As part of this course will be a practical introduction to Dry-Lining, Jointing and the art of Fibrous Plastering giving you the opportunity to experience another level of skill and qualify your enrolment on to our Advanced Course.

Application of all types of render
Setting out and laying of Floor Screeds
Lining walls and reveals with plasterboard using the technique of Dot and Dab
Setting out beams and piers
Application of bell bead, sand and cement scratch coat to block and brick walls and make ready for floating coat
Applying floating coats and finishes
Plastering over Artex
Setting out of Curved Ceiling, Bull Noses and irregular and obtuse angles
Introduction to fixing Coving
Repairs to damaged Plasterwork]]> http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=12 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:19:33 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=12
Areas covered in the course include:

Health and Safety Induction
Tools and Equipment
Understanding Materials
Measuring, cutting and fixing plasterboard
Application of Scrim and Tape to plaster joints
Fixing and working with angle beads to corners and reveals.
Application of render and backing coats
Finishing and setting techniques to plasterboard and backing coats
Unibond and Skim techniques]]>
Areas covered in the course include:

Health and Safety Induction
Tools and Equipment
Understanding Materials
Measuring, cutting and fixing plasterboard
Application of Scrim and Tape to plaster joints
Fixing and working with angle beads to corners and reveals.
Application of render and backing coats
Finishing and setting techniques to plasterboard and backing coats
Unibond and Skim techniques]]> http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=10 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:14:38 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=10
Nationwide]]>
Nationwide]]> http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=9 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:23:17 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=9 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=8 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:19:22 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=8
Mrs L Dean
31 Mercer Road
Billericay
CM11 1EP
01277 626547
Prices from 25ppn

Badgers Rest
2 Mount View
Billericay
CM11 1HB
01277 625384
Prices from 25ppn

Mrs P Skull,
Greenways
35 Norsey Road
Billericay
CM11 1BG
Prices from 25ppn

Please contact us for more details and addresses of local accommodation.]]>
Mrs L Dean
31 Mercer Road
Billericay
CM11 1EP
01277 626547
Prices from 25ppn

Badgers Rest
2 Mount View
Billericay
CM11 1HB
01277 625384
Prices from 25ppn

Mrs P Skull,
Greenways
35 Norsey Road
Billericay
CM11 1BG
Prices from 25ppn

Please contact us for more details and addresses of local accommodation.]]> http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=7 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:06:38 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=7 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=6 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:04:37 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=6 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=5 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:03:08 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=5 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=4 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:58:07 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=4 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=3 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:55:22 +0000 http://teachexcellence.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?tid=3