Work for plasterers and tilers
 

:blink::blink:Thinking of moving to british columbia, "kelowna" "early stages"was just wondering if there is much work for Plasterer/tilers, if so is it company work or self employed. priced work or by the hour/day ?

Any info would be appreciated.

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I think the way it works for most tradesmen is that they start as employees. It helps with getting a work permit and gives you a period of time to learn the Canadian way of doing things, and gain Canadian certification if this is required in your trade.

After a while you might sub-contract on your own. A lot of good, experienced tradesmen in construction are self-employed. They can earn a lot more this way.

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:thumbsup:thanks

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Ceramic floors are pretty popular in Canada.

Be aware that plastering here is probably a bit different to in the UK. Generally speaking, you don't skim the whole wall; just the joints between the wallboard and the nail/screw holes. People who can tape well, and fast, will likely do OK.

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I thought this was how stud walls were finished in the UK as well. The 2 inch thick plaster is only applied to masonary walls :confused:

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Could be. I did no DIY in the UK.

2 inches?

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He's a lawyer.

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Meaning?

<second thoughts; don't elaborate>

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Virtually all new construction in N. America uses drywall/gyprock/wallboard (pick your name of preference). Stud walls put together, rock is screwed/nailed into place (screws are better) and then the wall is taped and mudded. The mud is drywall compound (there are a couple of different styles) but normally only the joints, corners, and fastener locations are covered. In older sections of cities and towns you will find old-fashioned plaster/lath walls. Multiple coats of hard plaster applied and finished by hand over wooden or metal lath. (Never heard of it being 2" thick, though.) If the OP is skilled in that technique he might be able to make a decent living working for himself remodeling/restoring older homes. Tiling should be in demand in both new and old construction.

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Originally trained as a carpenter.:ohmy:

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Due to fact that brickies work to the nearest brick (don't bother with tape measures) so 2 inches (approx.) needed to end up with uniform surface :p:rofl:

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Oh, sorry. He's used to laying it on thick. Do keep up.

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Can I get your coat for you. :p