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Simple question a roofer has completed work on My son roof - the roofer informed him that breathable mem brain replaces felt now - I am not convinced ? That's my question

Thanks I will try and explain to take out the frame from the outside: luckily the bathroom is at ground lever As you quite rightly say damaged tiles will need to have a trim fitted

I am to get a double glazing company to replace a complete bathroom window frame my worry is that the tiles (large tiles round the edges of the frame my get damage by the installers. I would like to CAREFULLY remove these myself. I there a solution that can soften the grout ? Also what is the...

Again a very big thank all of you; especially to you JohnD for the long explanation a time taken to answer my question regards John S

Many thanks another good idea regards John

Thank you - thought of the plasterboard idea - but it is such a small area to fill and either way even bonding plaster and then a finishing plaster is a hell of a waste of materials - will have decide on the cheapest options many thanks - not much on any alternatives

removing old skirting board from a plaster wall (render or other has fallen away - I need to fill ( what do I use to adhere to the wood support ) before putting in new skirting boards. Attached a pic to clarify my ? Note the wood support and remaining plaster - need something like a boding or...

Probably this has all been resolved now; but I joined the B&Q club and some of the larger outlets do a basic intro to plastering ( it is free to members - and to become a member is free) I found this was very beneficial and noted one person must have attended several times to become very...

Just picked up your last piece of advise - many thanks Regards John

Again Robbie looks as though " Question Time " is over for me - very last question It is definitely 60% emulsion to 40% water as a mixture for the wetting/soaking - lastly if you could answer that I would be very greatful Regards John

Again thanks for all your advise. I beast to sure that the plaster is at least been on 30 odd years it would be different to plaster that has probably been completed some 6 months before. I have never heard of " Zinsser Gardz " and wonder if that would be a suitable alternative - or maybe a...

Thanks Robbie - so no undercoat or primer is required (does that mean neither would be required on plaster; be it ceiling or walls. Lastly a " mist coat " would be, what 50/50 mixed with water ?

I have removed a thick paper from a ceiling and discovered that looks to have never been treated/painted (must have been plastered some 30years ago when previous owner had done an extension) would like advise now on what paint to apply (ie primer ? Then undercoat and then a final emulsion...

morning to all Would like to replace the taps on a new rad. Do I need PTFE on all joints or can I just use plumbers Mate ( I understand that I need plumbers mate for the threaded screw going into the rad - but my ? is regarding connecting the tap end and the copper pipes on the in out pipes...

Many thanks Morpheus for your input kind regards John

I have read through some other recommendations on this web site and they all stress that mist coats are to be applied initially - before a good masonary top coat - last question as this is an outside wall what paint can I use as mist coats ? Looking at replies they even mention emulsion paint...

Many thanks for your reply - I will try the way you have suggested. I am also pointing some brick work at the moment and reading through the Smiths DIY Manual it suggests a mix of 6 to 1 I tried this the other day and it was far too weak; I tried this with plastering sand and it was a total...

Thanks john - I assume a mist coat is a diluted (watered down coat) and is it 50/50 Are you a So saying that I will not need to use the paint as a final coat after the watered down coat has dried. Thanks for your rapid response Regards John Ps I used to be a Fifer many moons ago

A brick wall was plastered last year. I wish now to paint it with Santex masonary paint. Do I / or can I coat the wall with a stabilising solution before painting it (and would you advise 2 coats of paint - as I need access next door to do this I want to get it right - early answer would be...

Many thanks for that much appreciated. Must admit did'nt quite know where the plasteciser came into the mix. Know doubt the sand for both scratch and top has to be plasterers sand. No mention of sharp or builders sand. I did have a job done a year back and I did ask for a quote to render a...