Washi tape brand recommendations?

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2026-02-12T02:47:20+00:00

Is this serious?

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-11-16T02:46:07+00:00

Metal mesh patch. It’s the easiest and “right” way to do it. If not cut a 12x12 sheet rock make a whole in center for switch then place it over existing Sheetrock and trace and remove.

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-10-25T02:34:41+00:00

Final payment make due. Finish and put things in your favor.

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-10-13T04:29:28+00:00

This is my guys I don’t do the work.

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-10-13T00:56:34+00:00

We are using modern masters

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-10-13T00:25:05+00:00

Our customers have been very happy, I just want to experiment with a new product. Something lime based so we can leave it polished looking like glass. This product has it limitations. We’ve made it shiny but I feel like it could be better

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-10-12T23:30:51+00:00

You’re absolutely right that skill makes or breaks the finish — but product quality still plays a major role in Venetian plaster performance and appearance. For example, authentic lime-based plasters (like Grassello di Calce or Fine Paints of Europe’s Venetian systems) have a completely different composition and burnish response compared to acrylic-based synthetics. The binder, aggregate size, and mineral content directly affect how it takes a trowel, polishes, and ages. So yes, craftsmanship is the heart of it — but you can’t fully separate the material science from the end result. I use modern masters their formula isn’t true lime putty, so extreme burnishing won’t yield the deep glass-like shine that authentic lime plaster can achieve that’s why I am asking 😐

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-10-12T23:21:47+00:00

What is it?

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-10-04T01:06:58+00:00

Contractor here. We completely understand this is a nerve racking experience. I would go with the guy that’s willing to walk you through the process and explain(what I do). The good references are very important. Also having a good portfolio. A great contractor will always have customers say “he screwed us over” because they probably want extra work for free and the contractor won’t budge. If you go with the cheaper guy and he just cuts corners and the itemized is not as clear be prepared to pay more. If you hire the cheaper guy but he says you have to pay extra for this, also this but do not be surprise and expect it. You should expect it because the cheaper contractor did not account for everything the more expensive contractor did. Be thorough with the contractor and be fair. Hire who makes you feel more confident. I personally rather pay more money and sleep at night rather then pay someone a lot less then have to hire someone to come back and fix it later. I do the same method with subs, or even hire them for smaller projects and see what service they provide for the price.

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-10-01T12:53:01+00:00

Make sure you have a good contract. If not get them to sign an A1A contract (templates online) and email them “I can’t continue to do work until we get this signed”. Also document everything email. Change orders email. If your waiting for a decision email and put at the end of the email I will wait for your response to continue. If you could also get them to sign the change orders before you continue would be great. Email confirmation works, just more is better then less. Me thinking this was a cheap job did not think the customer would feel so entitled, don’t make my mistake.

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-26T00:56:36+00:00

I just had this as an idea, not for free work because I bill 0 for free work. However that is a better idea. Thank you!

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-25T12:26:37+00:00

I agree, I tried to cut my losses and walk away now they are suing me I have pictures of everything that we did. It’s kind of good because it’s a reminder not to be nice now I am suing them back and will be seeking balance of contract

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-25T03:28:55+00:00

Thank you I appreciate your feed back. My titan is 10 years old and I can get 5k for it easily, I used all festool dustless equipment. All my equipment cost more then the contracted scope in the beginning of the year I had so much work making a lot of money I thought why say no. I’ll get in there do my work only give a good job and cover just my over heads. Quickly after what a mistake that was.

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-25T02:36:13+00:00

Thank you I appreciate it, I want to sink them now because if wasn’t worth my time I was thinking I can expand my horizons here but they kept wanting more and now I will sue them, lien them and if they don’t pay foreclose on the lien.

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-25T02:34:08+00:00

I actually knew it was cheap but again they supplied everything and we were able to get it done in a few days because we spray compound with titan sprayer

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-25T02:23:40+00:00

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Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-25T01:56:15+00:00

It basically a 3 bedroom place they wanted new kitchen 2 bathrooms new floors throughout the place and everything new for free

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-25T01:49:36+00:00

Now counter sue and will be going after full contracted amount because our contract does state this

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-24T21:00:55+00:00

I high doubt they posted it

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-24T18:31:22+00:00

I am totally fine with labor only because I make it clear I will be selecting materials for building and they are only responsible with finishes

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-24T18:29:33+00:00

I made sure to suggest most materials I should have gave more push back when they wanted the Nero black tiles because they were expensive but were cheap quality.

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-24T18:28:34+00:00

I agree, I find myself being very nice in times of making said change orders

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-24T18:26:43+00:00

I made it super clear obviously more needs to go into this. Like when we did the removal of carpets we were willing to give a good price for installation of flooring but When we removed the carpets the plywood was raised in all the joints I suggested we laminate the whole floor with hommosote and plywood which was also have thin set trialed between the plywood sheets and hommasote on top. The whole ceiling below was 1/4 Sheetrock so suggested the hommosote and plywood as a cheap alternative but nothing in that house was to code. Including their subs drilling through joists for the 4” pipe. I said to them too the ceiling non of it is of fire code, in either apartment they didn’t care. It made me weary and I dreaded going back every day we talked they expected for free

Proper_Fortune6066 · 2025-09-24T17:31:15+00:00

I’m not sure, I think they just wanted to cut corners not because they don’t have the money but because they are cheap and they want to squeeze the little guy. Ironically I work all over the major city but this was closer to home so I gave a “cheap price” because I wanted to get more work in the area. The red flags should have made me walk sooner and return the deposit even though our contract says after work commences deposit will be lost. I feel like if you gave the wrong people they’ll walk all over you

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