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    Is it OK to temporarily remove earth bonding on gas pipe

    Thats great thanks
    Post by: Sprocker, 27 Nov 2020 in forum: Electrics UK
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    Is it OK to temporarily remove earth bonding on gas pipe

    hi as the title says. Is it OK to temporarily remove the earth bonding clamp off the gas pipe so I can get a neater job painting (obviously not...
    Thread by: Sprocker, 27 Nov 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Electrics UK
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    Are paddle mixers any good for mixing mortar?

    Hi Are paddle mixers any good for mixing mortar? I'm looking at getting one to put in my sds drill as I have a chuck adaptor or am I better mixing...
    Thread by: Sprocker, 23 Jun 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Building
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    Best way to add cement dye?

    Hi Whats the best method to add cement dye? Add to sand dry or add once sand amd cement mixed up? Thanks
    Thread by: Sprocker, 23 Jun 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Building
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    Hardwall vs render on chimney breast?

    Hi I've removed all the plaster on my living room chimney breast down to the brickwork and need it plastered. I've had conflicting advice on...
    Thread by: Sprocker, 12 Jun 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Plastering and Rendering
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    Seal limestone fireplace hearth before or after laying?

    Ok that's great. Would you use building sand for bedding the slabs too? Thanks again
    Post by: Sprocker, 11 Jun 2020 in forum: Building
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    Seal limestone fireplace hearth before or after laying?

    Thanks Richard Would you lay the hearth then Wait to set then point or point it straight away once layed? Also would you reccomend a 4:1 sand...
    Post by: Sprocker, 10 Jun 2020 in forum: Building
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    Seal limestone fireplace hearth before or after laying?

    Hi I'm going to lay some black limestone pavers for a fireplace hearth on a bed of 4:1 sand cement mix. Do I need to seal/oil the stone before...
    Thread by: Sprocker, 9 Jun 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Building
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    Reccoment sealer for limestone

    Thanks mate That's spot on
    Post by: Sprocker, 28 May 2020 in forum: General DIY
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    Reccoment sealer for limestone

    Hi Could anyone reccomend a decent sealer for a black limestone hearth? I'm not really sure what to buy Thanks
    Post by: Sprocker, 28 May 2020 in forum: General DIY