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I should probably mention that i said i used multifinish to fill old backboxes... what i meant to say was that i filled the back box with concrete/mortar first, then literally just used the multifinish to top up the last couple of mm, sorry i did suggest above that i just used the multifinish...

Hi, I'm a bit under-experienced when it comes to plastering, but I need a bit of advice please. I have, here and there, removed some backboxes from the wall, filled large holes, filled large cracks (small cracks that i have since raked out to large cracks). Basically i have used old...

Thanks to both of you, interested in seeing pics when i'm finished?

Thanks, that is in fact how i have done it - just didn't fully understand the different terminology and which lengths were called what! On an unrelated note I was very supervised how difficult they were to drill, especially as they were easy to cut! Thanks for all your help :)

Thanks, I have the 600x300 slates, and i was going to use a 300mm overlap, which means all the holes are covered by a tile on top (not sure of correct terminology). With a 110 mm lap, does that mean i see 110mm of tile, or 490mm? Not sure what this means?!

Thanks again, I've found the marley fixing guide online, and watched some videos, think ive got my head round it now! I was just making sure i understood everything before i started. Have found some copper nails and rivets online, but i cant find any small pieces of membrane.... can i use...

Ok, thanks for your help :)

Hi, I have a mono-pitch brick built shed that I am about to roof. I have 4x2 rafters at 450 centres, 2x1 battens (not fitted yet) and a pitch of 15deg. The shed is 7foot wide, so the roof will be 7 foot, plus about 4 inches, and the depth of the rafters/roof is 4 foot (including two inch...

Ok, i see now, that makes sense. I'll give it a go, getting trowel tomorrow hopefully! Thanks again

Yes, i think you have understood correctly, as what you describe would work as a fix, the only problem being how to blend the wood in to the new architrave/door frame, wouldnt you see the joins, ie it would crack over time? Thanks for all your help :)

Ok, ill go in and have a feel of all the trowels and go from there :) thanks Sorry, what i mean is the original builders rendered the house, then plastered it well beyond the door linings (about 5mm). They fitted the architraves flush with the door linings, so they stick out at the back. I have...

Having tried a small area, yes it does seem to be easier to put it on in two coats! My only problem with doing this on the walls is that the finished surface is already about 5mm past the edge of the door lining, which makes the architrave sit very wonky, didnt want to add too much more...

Ok, that's very helpful, thanks. Just curiosity though, why two coats? why not one, surely the underneath plaster that's already there would be the equivalent of the first coat or am I missing something? Also, forgot to ask earlier, but as practice I was also going to skim my garage walls...

Hi, I am currently renovating a whole house, and the walls aren't great. In some rooms we have taken the paint off with a scraper, filled holes/gouges etc. then new mist coat followed by paint. The walls look OK, but you can see the filled areas unfortunately. Also, where we have filled...

Just making sure I understand all aspects

Ok, thanks, wont bother with a neutral connection then Will let you know once i have got round to doing this! Thanks again, I really appreciate it :)

That makes perfect sense, thanks for taking the time to explain it :) One final question!? I am replacing the thermostat too, currently wired as a two wire setup. The instructions explain how to replace like for like, but also explain how to wire for three wire control... Is it worth me adding...

Ok, sorry for that! I too have experience in electrics and not plumbing, hence me understanding fully how the wiring etc works, but not 100% certain on whether the valve is indeed fitted to the flow/return water/CH etc! I also like to 100% understand things before I do them, in case of...

IMG_20161204_214120 by jmallows posted 4 Dec 2016 at 10:00 PM This shows where the pipe goes from the motorised valve - it goes into the bottom of the boiler, and it doesnt have a Ch pipe on it, so i assume its the hot water and not CH! The other valve is also shown on here, which seems to be...