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the ivy was cut and pulled off a brick and mortar wall. There are lots of tiny pieces (slithers) of dead ivy still hanging on. What is a proven way of removal - do you think a jet wash would remove? Thank you

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Particularly against plastic (ie conservatory). I am thinking tape, silicone or no nails. Any suggestions to which would be suitable. Thanks

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Thanks Zampa(again!). Plasterer seems to be the best approach.

polycell smoothover (according to tub) is applied with a blade. This is what I am trying to avoid ! . Roller is easier IMO. Thanks for response.

The floor tiles seem to be wooden parquet squares (1ft sq containing 9 smaller squares). They were originally bonded down with a black tar like substance - onto the marley tile above concrete. The adhesive is still on the back of the wood. How should I bond back down a small area (2M square)...

The ceiling has been coated with polytex. Is there a roller applied solution to produce a flat (or flatter !) look without having to skim over? Thanks.

Step edging-Would you use white masonry paint on concrete slabs or is there some special paint for this - maybe garage foor paint stylee !!

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I have to remove a rad with a trv. Can someone confirm how I ensure the valve is definately turned off so I do not flood when the rad is off (if the temp drops for example). Many thanks.

Not yet - but moving in that direction!!

oh-andit was solid tex vinyl. Growler, youve got me really worried-i have 10 rolls to hang (24 hrs at your rate!! :lol: )

In answer to some Qs- the walls were sized - on matt emulsion. The paper did go pliable-probably cos it soaked up all the watery paste. Think i will try ready mixed. Thanks for all help.

Maybe he's typing an extra long answer to a post!! :lol: Someone should post a 'Nestor Bait' question, it wont take too long for a bite. I too hope he is OK, funny how you miss his posts!

This heavy paper was hung with solvite packet paste. The paper seemed to soak up alot of the paste after 15 mins soaking and was hung. In parts, the edges (2-3mm)seemed to curl up when on wall (I know they were pasted carefully!!). I think I had the paste mix slightly too weak and would probably...

thanks to both. Zampa, i take it you use oil based undercoat?

I have read the previous couple of threads on painting rads, but, what system is best when a strong colour change is required. This rad has bright pink satin paint which needs to go to white. Thanks again.

have not picked paper yet. Thanks for all responses BTW !!

When you strip paper, it often pulls off patches of emulsion - leaving emulsion thickness indents in walls. Do these need to be easifilled or re-emulsioned to bring level or can you paper over without them showing through on wallpaper. Thank you in advance for any help