Thanks for your help guy's point taken in future will only submit general posts.
Just to confirm wall plate sits directly on top of block wall no gaps.
I assume by blocking out you thought there was a gap between top of wall and wall plate.
So i should just pva the timber and fill to...
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Wall plate extends 1-2 inches below ceiling old plaster had cracked at this point and was not bonded to timber. How should i tackle it when skimming
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Thanks for the advice Noseall just a couple of other things !
Should i key the old plaster in any way or is there no need with the pva.
I have found a wall plate which ends about an inch and a half below the ceiling level on the external wall. Plaster and render was not bonded to it at all...
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Refurbing bedroom in 60,s house. I have removed old wall paper which came away dry and took several layers of paint with it back to original plaster which is grey in colour can you answer the following please.
1 What sort of plaster is it?
2 One wall was never papered just painted...
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just a quick one how soon can you apply multi-finish to backing plaster to avoid shrinkage. Can it be done immediately, after a couple of hours or should it be left to next day.
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Hi just bought a tom tom 720 already has latest map version. Does anyone know if the 30 day latest map guarantee will work beyond 30 days if i use the tom tom but do not register online until a map upgrade is released in say six months. so effectively get a free map upgrade.
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I have a virus or something on my old win98 pc which makes it hang at the win98 screen won't let me start in safe mode either. Is it possible to link it to my new pc with usb cable and use that to find and remove the virus.
Hi just replaced my hot water cylinder and wondered what the scrap value for the old one (900 x 450) might be, and the best place to take it.
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my neibour had an inspection by the gas board and was told her asbestos flue was leaking at the joints. Is fire cement the right stuff to use to seal the joints. Are there any special precautions i should take.
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Can someone tell me the best way of supporting concrete posts whilst erecting a panel fence. As most info i've read says dig holes first then erect complete fence then concrete posts in.
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I have a machine running windows 98 it won't start up and gets stuck at windows startup even in safe mode. I'd be greatfull for any advice.
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I've recently done a plastering course and have done a few jobs for friends and family with good results.
Another friend would like me to plaster his hall stairs and landing which has artex on the walls and ceilings. i'm not sure what the pattern is called but its basically ridged (upto...