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by richm
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Sizing old dry plaster
Replies: 1
Views: 3000

Mix the size with pva & also put pva in the thicker paste when hanging new paper & then it will stick like the proverbial to a blanket!!!
by richm
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:37 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: CAN YOU HELP, HOW CAN I REMOVE PLASTIC PLASTER BOARD PLUGS?
Replies: 3
Views: 5396

I use one of those wide scrapers from any diy store with the blade that looks like a razor blade & just swiftly cut them off flush & then fill the holes remaining
by richm
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Building a Shed/Mini Gym Room - (Block Bricks)
Replies: 2
Views: 3962

The main priority would be to make sure that the foundation is sound under the existing wall
by richm
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: is it possible to 'over prime' a wall?
Replies: 4
Views: 3577

you can now buy a specially formulated matt emulsion for new plaster which he waters down & adds pva before tiling. It's the same as a decorator's 'miss' coat on new plaster, as , if you just paint a newly plastered ceiling with a 'vinyl' matt emulsion, there is a chance it will peel off as the ...
by richm
Sat May 31, 2008 2:17 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: strange but true
Replies: 2
Views: 3086

You can bond out most surfaces to a good thickness by building up the coats when each coat is nearly dry, pva over the join to existing & then skim
by richm
Sat May 31, 2008 2:12 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: bonding
Replies: 1
Views: 3014

Personally, if it was me I would use sand/cement backing on an extension & then you would only need to apply one coat & then skim
by richm
Sat May 31, 2008 2:06 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: is it possible to 'over prime' a wall?
Replies: 4
Views: 3577

If this helps, I've been told before by a tiler friend that unless the sealant on a newly plastered wall is thin enough to soak in abit & dry with the plaster to form one solid backing, there is a chance that if the sealant is too thick & is tiled over there is a possibility that all can 'pe...
by richm
Sat May 31, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New toilet
Replies: 4
Views: 2841

What is the soil pipe made of? Cast Iron will need an angle grinder, Plastic just a Hacksaw but if it is asbestos LEAVE WELL ALONE!!!

You could also 'batten out the cistern' from the wall depending on by how much

Cheers
by richm
Sat May 31, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Prices
Replies: 2
Views: 4503

Depends on what style & how many openers you want e.g leaded etc.etc.
by richm
Sat May 31, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: Masonry Forum
Topic: rendering question
Replies: 3
Views: 6005

If you wet the wall aswell this will also help
by richm
Sat May 31, 2008 1:05 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Perished DPC!
Replies: 3
Views: 3525

Hi, If your dpc has perished & you are getting damp rising up from the course of bricks below, the only & cheapest solution is an injected chemical new dpc (you can hire the machine & solution yourself) but if you get a company in at least they will guarantee their work. If dampness is p...
by richm
Fri May 30, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: Masonry Forum
Topic: rendering question
Replies: 3
Views: 6005

Blakey, the waterproofer will make mix more easier to use & I would not advise mixing the two
by richm
Fri May 30, 2008 6:17 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: How do I remove tiles from plasterboard?
Replies: 4
Views: 11273

You could of course if you have enough thickness to work with e.g. skirtings & frames tile straight over after cleaning the old tiles with methalated spirit or the like. As existing tiles will be stuck fast, hence problems getting them off!

Regards
by richm
Fri May 30, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Light wiring in loft
Replies: 2
Views: 3111

Thanks Blakey very much
by richm
Thu May 29, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Light wiring in loft
Replies: 2
Views: 3111

Light wiring in loft

Hi all can you help please, I have just 1st fixed a pc room in my loft & put in one of these light/fan units. I ran the cable from the beneath hallway light fitting, took the brown from the existing coupled red, blue from the coupled black & earth from earth. The fan unit had only a L N E pl...
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