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Subbed plastering team have left splodges of plaster on door frames, skirting, windows etc. There were a couple of dents and divots in the plaster too. Lead builder has come in and patched up with filler, but any decorator (or me) is going to have to sand back filler now. Is that normal/right?
Not in my experience. I've worked with a few plasterers, and done some plasterwork myself under supervision, and any decent plasterer wouldn't be happy with anything other than a glass smooth surface. It's messy work, and there's likely to be a bit of splatter, but equally I'd expect any decent plasterer to clean it up before it sets. Before it sets, easy job. After it's gone off, PITA.
Brommers
Really naive question to anyone that's done a conversion before, I'm sure , but here goes...
We've agreed with lead builder that they would provide a fully plastered room and hallway, ready to paint. It's all finished now, save for snagging, and I don't know if issues I'm finding are 'nervous first timer issues' or something more substantial.
Eg. Subbed plastering team have left splodges of plaster on door frames, skirting, windows etc. There were a couple of dents and divots in the plaster too. Lead builder has come in and patched up with filler, but any decorator (or me) is going to have to sand back filler now. Is that normal/right?
Other minor issues including large gaps between skirting and the walls, and architraves and walls. Obviously some decorator's caulk will be needed, but some of the gaps are pretty substantial. Ply underfloor is patchwork, gappy and uneven.
I think we've been good clients - let them get on with the job etc - but increasingly it feels like slapping on filler is a metaphor for how they're trying to get to the end of the job. Maybe it's just me though?!