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Please listen, and listen carefully. The price sounds ridiculous, although I have not seen the semi. Get somebody who specialises in rendering. get three addresses of previous customers and give them a visit; knock on the door and ask if your guys really did it. As for the other guy, if he...

Please listen to the advice I have given. I know what I am talking about, honest Nick [removed]

[/url] Wet the adjoining wall corner thoroughly; this will stop the suction. Nick [removed]

The method is sound. Hundreds, is a slight, if not massive exaggerations. I have done this on about 50 ceilings over my 20yrs. We used to renovate terraces, one after another, and this was quick, cheap and good - no sagging. :twisted: Nick [removed]

You dont even need a drill for this method, just listen ... find the lowest perimeter point on your ceiling. The wall it adjoins, will be your starting point. measure the length of that wall + 8mm and cut the 3x2 (actually lock your tape measure to length then add 8mm). you will have to hammer...

The SBR slurry, if done properly is excellent. I know... I used it all the time. If the render is flat, I combine both methods. The afforementioned method is a good one. Nick [removed]

It sounds like a dead animal, if so, the smell will die also. haha. Seriouly, all smells have a half-life. Nick [removed]

Find a wall that is a little bigger each time. Make sure the stuff is super fresh. pick from a new pallet, it make a massive difference. Use it as soon as you get it home. Nick [removed]

I think he means 1.3m. Get 1 ton and 6 cement and see how you get on.

Cement usually fills the voids in the sand in its mixed state. You have 30m x 13m high(jesus) = 390m2 x 0.032 (assume 16mm thick - 8mm x 2 coats but double up cause relative density of sand is about double). In fact ignore that, start with 5 ton 30 cement and see hoe you get on. Nick [removed]

Put false ceiling directly underneath the old using 3x2. You will only lose a couple of inches; it will only cost about £20 more; you wont have to drop the original; it will be ultra flat and the insulation property of two is better than one. It's easy, honest. Nick [removed]

Never put PVA on any type of plasterboard. Moisture board and standard skim will do just fine. If the relative moisture content 1s prevalently above 80% you can seal the finished surface with SBR. Nick

I am new to this. Now I see. Cheers

I agree. In addition, when you buy the stuff, use it straight away.

A vapour barrier is only necessary when you fixing insulation to flat roofs or to ceiling where the lofts space above has poor or no ventilation. Both of these scenarios will cause interstitial condensation. Nick

The best internal patching plaster is Gyproc Easyfill. It's fantastic, and completely idiot-proof.

Gyproc Easyfill is fantastic if you have loads to go at. It's the cream of fillers. About £12 for 8kg or something like that. Nick

No its not great. A 5m x 5m ceiling will cost £85 materials. A plasterer and a labourer will eat it in about 4 hours but probably charge you for 1 day which should be £200 tops. £285 supply and fix for cash. Nick

Sound like the stuff is old. Throw it away and buy some fresh, from a builders merchant... one that is busy and turns around its stock fast. Nick

Right, come on guys, this sounds like a conspiracy now! Roughcaster, I know qualifications are just a piece of paper; some of the best tradesmen I have ever met, have nothing but reputation... apparently you are beyond reproach, and for my comments I sincerely apologise, but you did start the...