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by csjs20
Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: how to paint new plaster/skimmed walls
Replies: 2
Views: 5899

hi
all u need is a base coat of water based paint (emulsion) just to seal the wall, if u roller on then wat ever u put on over the top wont have brush marks
by csjs20
Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Removing Coal Dust From Brickwork
Replies: 3
Views: 5982

u could use oven cleaner, the foam type, wet the wall then spray on leave for 20mins or so then scrub off, do this a few times and remember to wash off with water and wear gloves
by csjs20
Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:34 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: LINTELS ,WHICH TOO USE
Replies: 2
Views: 3772

LINTELS ,WHICH TOO USE

hi i have a old cottage that has no cavitys, above 2 small windows are congrete lintels, my question is can i replace these with some other form of lintel so i can put a soldier course of bricks on the outside rather than seeing these ugly concrete lintels..................if so which lintel do i ne...
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