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Thats great thanks

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 painting where the clanp attaches) and re attach the clamp afterwards. Thanks in advance

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 by had? Thanks

Hi Whats the best method to add cement dye? Add to sand dry or add once sand amd cement mixed up? Thanks

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 whether to use hardwall or render as a base coat? The fireplace will be possibly used with a log burner in the near future if funds allow. What would you...

Ok that's great. Would you use building sand for bedding the slabs too? Thanks again

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 cement mix for adhesive and pointing? Sorry for all the questions I'm very new to this Thanks

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 laying to try and avoid marking / staining or do it once there all down and grouted? Thanks

Thanks mate That's spot on

Hi Could anyone reccomend a decent sealer for a black limestone hearth? I'm not really sure what to buy Thanks

Hi Would a 4 1/2" angle grinder with a suitable blade be good enough to cut through a 22mm limestone paver slab? Thanks

Hi Could anyone recommend a good sealer for a limestone hearth? Would sika patio sealer be ok? Thanks

Hi Yes being laid on the concrete constructional hearth. Thanks

Hi all I will be soon attempting to lay a limestone hearth in my living room Should it be laid on a 4/1 mortar mix? Also do I need to seal the tile before laying? If so what is a good product to seal the hearth with anyways once it is laid? Thanks

That's great Thanks