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by L&A
Mon May 25, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: COLOURING CONCRETE
Replies: 0
Views: 3735

COLOURING CONCRETE

WE ARE ABOUT TO LAY A NEW CONCRETE PATIO AND WOULD LIKE TO ADD COLOUR TO IT, ANY TIPS OR ADVICE ON WHAT TO USE AND HOW TO AVOID A CATASTROPHE WOULD BE GREAT. THANKS IN ANTICIPTION.
by L&A
Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: ripply plaster on ceiling
Replies: 1
Views: 2393

ripply plaster on ceiling

Hi, I have overboarded my ceiling and skimmed with plaster; but it has dried ripply and uneven. I have emulsioned it and it still shows. I want to use a textured emulsion as I cannot face anyfurther plastering - it's a big room. Which type of product should I use? thanks in anticipation.
by L&A
Sun Nov 30, 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: TOILET CISTERN
Replies: 1
Views: 2491

TOILET CISTERN

Hi. could expanding foam be used to line my toilet cistern in an attempt to stop condensation? I'm not sure if it is waterproof. I realize that I will need to restrict its expansion, but is it waterproof?
by L&A
Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: zone 1 fan
Replies: 2
Views: 2527

zone 1 fan

Hi. I am experiencing excessive condensation on the toilet cistern, it is a small bathroom and I am going to line the cistern; but I am wondering if there is an extractor fan that I can set in the ceiling in zone 1 - I believe that is the right name. Anyway it's above the bath! thanks.
by L&A
Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: sealant for yoga mat
Replies: 0
Views: 2319

sealant for yoga mat

Hi.  Thrilled to find your solution for condensation on my toilet cistern; you mention the sealant below - but I can't find any mention of it after that. I have obviously got selective blindness; so can you specify which sealant for me and should I coat the complete mat with it or just the join line...
by L&A
Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:02 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Which saw should I use
Replies: 2
Views: 3573

Which saw should I use

Hi, I am cutting the bottom off a pine exterior door and after reading your cutting timber project I am about to buy a new saw; but on looking I am confused about all the different types of saw are available. What do they do and which should I buy?
by L&A
Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: exterior door hinges
Replies: 3
Views: 3867

exterior door hinges

How many 4  inch hinges should I use on a half pine and glass exterior softwood door?
by L&A
Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:28 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: fitting door and frame in new doorway
Replies: 1
Views: 4381

fitting door and frame in new doorway

Hi, I am fitting a door and frame for the first time.  The door is 762ml wide; do I make the apeture of the frame the same; or do I make any allowances?
by L&A
Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: using a router
Replies: 3
Views: 4919

using a router

Hi, I'm new to woodwork and would like to round the corners off my breakfast bar which is a normal laminated worktop. I have been advised to use a router but I have no clue how to use one. Please talk to me as though I am a child because I will need that understanding. Thanks in anticipation.
by L&A
Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:36 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: plastering & drylining
Replies: 3
Views: 4591

Hi KB, Thanks for the reply.  I am plastering over an old ceiling that has been painted with a stipple effect platicky  type paint.  There are several long cracks along the beam lines and that is where I have tried to put the tape.  Any other suggestions or advice would be helpful.
by L&A
Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: skrim tape& pva
Replies: 0
Views: 3544

skrim tape& pva

Hi, I think I gave the wrong title to my last question, I would like to know if I need to PVA before, after, or not at all when using self adhesive skrim.  Mine keeps moving when I apply the plaster. Or am I just not applying enough pressure when sticking the tape to the ceiling.
by L&A
Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: plastering & drylining
Replies: 3
Views: 4591

plastering & drylining

Hi,    I am new to plastering, I have bought a roll of self adhesive skrim tape and need to know if I should PVA the area where it is to be used before or after applying the tape; or not PVA that area at all.  I did put a practise peice on the ceiling to cover a crack, but it pulled off with the pla...
by L&A
Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:59 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: plaster & dry lining
Replies: 1
Views: 3404

plaster & dry lining

Hi, I would like to overboard my ceiling, if I use tapered boards and fill the joints successfully can I just emulsion the lot or do I have to skim it with plaster first?  I have several to do so it would be helpful if I could eliminate the plaster. 
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