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by Terry
Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:55 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: External Wall Coating
Replies: 2
Views: 3839

External Wall Coating

The `Hometex` textured external wall coating/treatment( approx. 2mm thick) is flaking patches are peeling away. Although only 4 years old the 15 yr. warranty was in the previous owners name and `Hometex`will only repair if I am prepared to pay. Any suggestions please for repairing these patches afte...
by Terry
Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:33 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Sapele Doors
Replies: 1
Views: 7692

Sapele Doors

Hi
Are there any suggestions as to how I can lighten the grain of my many dated `sapele style doors` without replacimg them?
by Terry
Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:58 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Plastering: How should the ply be treated to ensure a good lasting finish?
Replies: 2
Views: 5465

I have formed arches ussing 3mm. ply curved around a timber frame in each corner of a cavity wall which was previously knocked through to form an extension. I am having a skim coat applied over the existing plaster and aws concerned that the plaster may not take to the ply. How should the ply be tre...
by Terry
Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:53 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Plastering: How should the ply be treated to ensure a good lasting finish?
Replies: 2
Views: 5465

Plastering: How should the ply be treated to ensure a good lasting finish?

I have formed arches ussing 3mm. ply curved around a timber frame in each corner of a cavity wall which was previously knocked through to form an extension. I am having a skim coat applied over the existing plaster and aws concerned that the plaster may not take to the ply. How should the ply be tre...
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