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Haha sorry, I deleted the last post as I realised I was going off on a tile related tangent away from the original thread and wasn't sure of forum rules. With regards to the paint stripping it was just with a scraper and slightly damp sponge, it came off worryingly easily! :? Thanks again...

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Thanks for your time and replies Richard, much appreciated. Apologies, I did some editing to my last post while you must have been writing your last reply! although you did kind of cover those bits off anyway. So ultimately I probably don't need to prime if I use the pre-mixed adhesive...

Hi Richard, Bascially I stripped the paint off but some plaster came away in places too so I've touched it up where required. Now I am looking to tile on it, but want to seal/primer it first as I hear tile adhesives and plasters dont get on too well! The wall is a bathroom wall, but not...

S0d it, it's not worth the risk, I'll get this instead since is explicitly states it's for tiling: http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/tiles/tiling-tools-accessories/grouting_tools/-specificproducttype-grout/UniBond-Plaster-Primer-Translucent-10137350 Sorry! not sure how to delete threads

Hi guys, Quick question is this Dulux Plaster sealer ok to tile on after applying to some touched up plaster?: http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=347549 I searched for tile primer but all I could see was prep stuff for...

Hi David, I think the builder was Bellway. I only got as far as pulling down the ceiling (of the smallest room luckily) before I started to observe the building method. The whole ceiling is hung below huge concrete slabs which means it's not impact noise coming down (vibrations etc surely...

So it turns out I dont have wood joists etc above me, I am under concrete slabs with a hung metal frame. Below is a 4 way photo taken from the centre of the flat. Basically I have 1 large open cavity across the whole of my flat about 15cm deep. That changes the plan a bit, obviously first...

Good to hear reports of success from someone who is not a fake website testimonial or trying to sell me something!! Due to time I have still not started this, but when I do I will try and document it with photos etc for anyone that is interested.

Thanks Deluks, reassuringly everything you mention is along the lines of what I have planned. Good shout about the downlighters, there are 4 in the kitchen area but would rather a spot bar to reduce holes... unless that requires a different circuit? don't want to touch electrics! To be...

I have not actually pulled any of the ceiling down yet to ascertain what is above the joists, I would assume wood? would it change the approach if it was concrete? Is there an easy way to find out for sure? I was thinking of pulling down the small area of ceiling in the airing cupboard to...

Hi all, first of all apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I am after some advice for some work I am looking to do with my 5 year old flat. I am looking to remove the ceilings from my flat, install soundproof wool, fit resilient bars and put up a new ceiling. I wouldn't know how to rate my...