Thanks Bilioustrumpstaine for ur reply, Well the thing is I'm a little worried that the small firms may go bust/wind up and that happens a...
I have asked Safestyle, Anglian, Gardinia to quote for the downstairs 3 windows, One 4 piece BAY window, One front door and 2 side panels, one...
I have a 2-3 windows in a semi ... double glazed-probably softwood (mahogony colour) which need either replacing or a repair. I'm not sure...
Just been reading House manual 1940s house.....its seems in the good old days well post war..(.i wouldn't know. i was born 2 decades later) The...
Well the painting is off hold for a few days since we discovered that the lounge and dining room also need some plastering. The lounge had 7...
After disasembling the arch it seems to amaze me why someone would put a DIY arch made from wallboards/planks over a nice rectangular doorframe...
I would like to do it myself. However I not sure if its a job for a joiner or its a DIY. Seems difficult unless someone can point me in the right...
I have already bought Wickes Trade Matt emulsion in Green/and Peach. They have the wickes new plaster emulsion in White /magnolia only. How...
I have bought a semi which has an archway done up by the previous owner. It is a terrible job...there is no wood doorway support here. He has...
No just want to know if there any good...i've forked out 600 quid on one and want to if anyone has had any luck with them..... i don't work for...
forget tapping i think i thumped the wall with my hands, no falling off. When i tap using fingers it sound hard and nails don't dig in. It set...
i'm having an Ariston Combi A 30KW in one property and Aco combi 27Kw in another. Does anyone have one fitted or any installers fit one. It is...
I'm not sure if he has keyed bonding or not. The plaster has been applied today so i can't see the bonding would have dried enough for key....
The browning had already been keyed heavily. The bonding undercoat was placed on this. The plaster was then applied on top. Have just seen the...
Thats reassuring John. I was just wondering will the guy have to devill the bonding coat when its dried or can he apply plaster straight...
Has that worked for you Hull4us. having similar problem and will try the same.
Try the Mumtaz brand, slightly more expensive but tastes a lot better. Or better still get a take-out from a well known Indian... I don't think...
I think the plasterer was not aware of the dryness of the wall so applied one coat.However when it started cracking he sprayed with water and...
Thanks John, none of those apply. the cracks are near the door frames and in window side frame areas and some also occur mid wall. back to...
Since i bought the property i have always wondered about structural issues being an older house. Observations: the rear porch has slid away...
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