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by Thediygirl
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:17 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: What to use to Fill Gaps Around Door Frames?
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What to use to Fill Gaps Around Door Frames?

Hi there. I've just added plasterboard (on a frame) above my new door lining...should I fill the gaps around the door lining with concrete or hardwall plaster? I'm not sure when to use concrete and when to use hardwall plaster? The gaps are about two inches (as brickwork came off when we removed the...
by Thediygirl
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:07 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Preparing Walls and Ceilings for Plasterers Coming at Weekend
Replies: 1
Views: 1889

Preparing Walls and Ceilings for Plasterers Coming at Weekend

I'm getting some plasterers in this weekend and am trying to prepare all my walls beforehand to save time and cost. How much artex do I need to remove from a ceiling? Some of it is really stubborn and won't come off with steaming or scraping. I also read that old artex can have asbestos in it, so I ...
by Thediygirl
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:03 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Should I put Plasterboard on Plywood Pipe Boxing?
Replies: 1
Views: 2575

Should I put Plasterboard on Plywood Pipe Boxing?

Hi there. I'm starting to box around some pipes in my flat on Thursday and wondered if I need to put plasterboard on top of the plywood? The boxing I removed was just 5.5mm plywood but one of the builders I know told me that I should also put plasterboard on top? Is that really necessary? Thanks a l...
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