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9mm snap off is all you need, Snap off a new blade after every couple of cuts to keep a sharp edge.

As long as the walls are prepped properly and /or cross lined, you shouldn't have a problem. A ready mixed adhesive will slow the job down a bit but it will be better in the long run. Wipe every joint with a damp cloth and use a seam roller as well. Keep the joints tight but not overlapped.

Steady hand, 16th onto the glass.

Im presuming the stain you are using is water based, this will not stop any stains coming through. An oil based primer / sealer will be needed first.

You could pump in a little expanding foam. let it dry and cut back then fill back on top of it. The filler wont be too deep than and wont want to fall out.

Armstead is made by Dulux but isn't the same formula. Its much better than the Dulux Satin.

Its always better if you can, but the weather needs to be good while the gutters are off.

Always leave middle bare. Painted wood can get slippy. About 4 or 5 inch painted either side looks great.

Widely used before gypsum plaster came out. Not always used in Lime plaster though. Used on buildings right up to the 1950's

Sanding then Zinsser, or oil based undercoat, there are others. Never put PVA anywhere near any surface you want to paint.

If the primer went over raw timber, which is what its for, it will need sanding as the primer will lift the grain of the wood. Once sanded it needs undercoating and then top coating with chosen finish.

With all due respect, what has this got to do with painting and decorating ?

You might need an etch primer on Aluminium prior to putting the Acropol on.

All BS numbers and RAL numbers should be the exact colour which ever company you get it mixed with.

There's a possibility that the wall was primed with PVA first, which might be why its coming off so clean. PVA is a big No No anywhere near painted surfaces. Your going to have to try and get off what will come off and sand everything.

A thorough sanding to start with. Give it a coat of Zinsser Gardz to seal it in case it has distemper on it. Fill everything that needs it with Polyfilla if that's what you have and then give it a coat of paint. Check for any more filling and then give further coats till your happy !

You need a certain amount per litre. Pour in and stir for quite a while. I used some in some grey silk finish earlier this year. It did work to my surprise :). You have to keep stirring the paint to make sure it doesn't settle to the bottom of the tin.

May be better to prime over it with Zinsser or similar first.

When everything is dry to a nice pink colour you need to apply a mist coat. This is a thinned down coat of white contract matt emulsion. Contract matt has no PVA in it so this will adhere to the plaster and let it breathe also. Once dry a gentle rub down, check any filling and then on with full...

Its doubtful that the insulated board contains asbestos. Plastering is not an easy task to learn quickly. I am self taught and can do a decent job, but ive watched plasterers on site and buildings ive worked in. You learn far more watching a tradesman and asking questions than you will ever...