Recent content by Kevin Price-Ward

I really appreciate you helping me Steve, it's just that the things you say raise more questions in my head! Like I said, I'm a complete beginner - hopefully these are my last questions!!! So, you mention 'scratch' and 'top' - I assume that means 2 layers of render then. So presumably I...

OK so I think I know what to do now to get it level but just a couple more questions - sorry! If I'm using sand and cement, is it 6 parts sharp sand, 1 part cement? Anything else that needs to go in the mix? Does it matter at all how long I then leave until I apply the skim coat of plaster? Oh...

Ah, OK.... got it. Think I can do that, I guess I'm going to need one of these - http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/Hand_Tools-Builders_Tools-Feather_Edges_&_Screeding_Levels/c219_335_1295/index.html Do they make them with levels built in??

I mean the other side of the wall, on the left hand side in the corner or do I just need a flat edge on the one side? Sorry, 'running screed' method - can you explain or point me in the direction of a tutorial?

When you say 'float off the door frame' do you mean that I'd use the door frame to get it level? What about the other side, would I use a batten there or am I worrying about it being flat and level too much?

Hi all, My first post here but just wanted some advice on a project I've started. I'm doing our hall, stairs and landing at the moment (at last after 19 years in the house), taking off the old woodchip has resulted in much of the plaster coming away as well, it was the original crumbly lime...