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by raymondo
Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:17 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Help needed
Replies: 2
Views: 3361

just make sure your basecoat is perfectly flat, rule off both vertically and horizontally, fill out any depressions and rule off again, rub up with scratch float when set enough, dont forget to cut into corners and marging with steel float so that you dont get flared corners. if you are working with...
by raymondo
Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:48 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Old pebbledash in need of replacing **HELP!**
Replies: 4
Views: 8346

yes I know, I live on South Coast and there are many properties with this finish, and as a plasterer I get to work on many of them....as well as Regency stucco and mouldings in Brighton.
by raymondo
Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:31 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: bathroom extractor
Replies: 1
Views: 3784

bathroom extractor

I have an extractor fan with no accompanying wiring diagram, i wish to install it in a bathroom to switch on with the lights, and also switch on with an over-ride switch. the fan has a built in time delay to switch off. can someone supply me with a connection diagram please. also, does the supply to...
by raymondo
Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:44 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: hot water system
Replies: 3
Views: 2863

thanks bobplum....i intended to run the feed in 22mm anyway, just wanted confirmation because not extended an unvented system before.
by raymondo
Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:29 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Old pebbledash in need of replacing **HELP!**
Replies: 4
Views: 8346

i would say it depends on the character of your house and whether you wish it to remain in keeping with neighbouring properties, if the are of similar construction. Pebbledash is easier to finish than smooth render as you only need to trowel on the 'butter' coat before casting the aggregate surface....
by raymondo
Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:23 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: skim beads
Replies: 2
Views: 4973

i either use multi finish to stick them, or if they are in a spot that is likely to get knocked, then gripfill is a good alternative. nailing or screwing can sometimes distort the bead and therefore will not give a true profile.
by raymondo
Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:15 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: plastering a ceiling
Replies: 1
Views: 3748

if you are fairly experienced, then it should be possible to tackle this in a day if you have somebody to mix the plaster for you. also, is it a new plasterboard ceiling, or a reskim? if a reskim then make sure you apply 2 coats of pva/water mix first to kill the suction.
by raymondo
Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:10 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: how to stop plaster going off so quick it cracks
Replies: 3
Views: 7588

i am a plasterer by trade, and the best results are by first apply a sealer coat of 1:4 pva to water, allow to dry completely then apply a tack coat of 1:2 pva to water..allow to partially dry then skim.
by raymondo
Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:07 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: hot water system
Replies: 3
Views: 2863

hot water system

i am about to install a bathroom on 1st floor, already have g/f shower room. Hot water is supplied by a combi boiler via an unvented system. the boiler and cylinder are both at g/f level, my question is..will there be enough pressure in this system to feed the new bathroom on first floor? thanks.
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