Recent content by rogerdellerba

Is there a good reason for wanting to plaster over tiles? I would suggest that you try remove the tiles, it's just a working standard. Also, what sort of wall are we talking about. If you are having difficulty removing the tiles because the are sticking vigorously to the plaster board and...

My strong suggestion is to get a pro come in and look at it. Since the last job was a mess, there might be a lot more there than what meets the eye. And For God sake keep that chisel away from those wires. If you want to track the wires in the wall then hire, buy a cable detector and trace...

scrim the gaps between the plaster boards. No pva required. Use "One coat" to skim on. Two coats are advisable. I am sure the finish is not a priority for you as it seems preferable to have a rough uneven finish. An idea you might want to experiment with on a loose piece of board first...

Could anyone explain to me a phenomenon? I have just re-tiled my shower. There is just one tile on the bottom corner that has a brown discoloration in the grouting. No matter what I do, i.e scratch away the grout and fill in new, the brown stain keeps comming through. Can anyone advise...

Hi I need to render a patch of my wall. It's about 10meters long and 1meter wide. At the moment the plaster is off to the basic brick again. [1] Do I need to paint a coat of sealant on the brick first, also allowing the mortar to adhere. There was a substance I saw someone use...

Thanks Nige Got it sorted now. Grateful for your advice! Roger

Thanks Woody!

Morning! Is there anyone who can suggest the correct sealant one can use to join the old cast iron gutters together? Thanks Roger

Dear Roofer Thank you for you kind, helpful and prompt reply. I will get someone in to have a look and carry out the necessary job of removing and replacing the tiles. Go well Roger

Dear Roofer Thanks for your reply. -Yes these are plain tiles. Very flat and thin. -Yes it tis the bottom course, actually the under lapping tiles that are nailed and again -Yes, the do seem to be placed side ways, I say this because they look longer than the over...

I wonder if anyone can offer me some sound advice please. I have to replace a fascia board on an old roof. I have started to pull away the old board only to find that the bottom row of roof tiles have been nailed to the top side of the fascia i.e. where the fascia and the roof tile meet...