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    Coving adhesive to stick plasterboard?

    Will be fine,reason coving falls down is the adhesive dosent like sticking to paint.1 bag wont dot and dab much though
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    Dusk sensor

    Im after a dusk to dawn sensor which is able to switch LED's about 8 watts.I have Seen http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Weatherproof-IP44-Dusk-to-Dawn-Switch-Sunset-Sensor-Outside-Mains-Lighting-240v-/400337759677?pt=UK_BOI_Materials_Supplies_Electrical_ET&hash=item5d35fd6dbd but says not...
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    Cheap masonry paint result

    My quess is water has got in the cracks lifting the original coating as it looks quite thick.Does not look like the new paint that has failed.All you can do is scrape the paint back as much as possible and redec,This time use a stabelizing solution only on bare render
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    Dulux supermatt undiluted on plaster

    He must of had fun getting neat supermatt on new plaster as it is so thick anyway.Your know how well its bonded by just seeing if you can scrape it off,all paint can be scraped off to a degree,just make sure it will not come off in large areas.Its not always the case that neat paint will not...
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    Filling screw head holes in MDF and wood

    We use the tetrion on woodwork on new build all the time due to ease and quickness,Going back after 6 months for maintanence yes the filler does pop a touch but have found this is the case of 2 pack as well.My reasoning is the MDF gets damp and then shrinks. have known MDF skirting mitres to...
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    Filling screw head holes in MDF and wood

    2 pack is proberbly best but next best will be tetrion filler which you mix with water and very easy to sand .The ready mixed like others is hader to rub down
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    Masonry paint on poor plaster?

    Masonry paint has not got any better covering power then the likes of contract emulsion and on smooth surfaces it will be even worse
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    Twin&Earth Sandwiched Between Hot Water Pipes

    You may well end up with knocking or creaking pipes now when the heating comes on
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    Bulges in wall corners and edges

    Unusual for metal in internal corners as it is made for external corners..Some how you need to cut through it without lifting it any more otherwise you will end up ripping the lot off and starting again.A dremil is ideal as you can cut through the metal without disturbing it further up.I would...
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    Bulges in wall corners and edges

    The tape has blown due to movement.Proper way to repair is to cut out the blown tape area and stick a new piece of tape in there and feather out with filler.You may be able to wet the tape and peel back to get some filler under it and then press the tape back in to the corner and then fill over...
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    Brushes and rollers reccommendations

    [/url] From what I can remember these have quite a soft filament and should be ok .Would be easier If you could use a larger brush for emulsion work 3 inch are ideal for cutting in walls ,ceilings
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    Brushes and rollers reccommendations

    Going to disagree with ypu.Maybe for diy use ,some of those brushes in B&Q are ok but a lot of the cheaper ones are rubbish. As a pro I have used many different brushes over the years and the Purdy are excellent for application and cutting in without any bristle loss at all.Not saying the O/P...
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    Brushes and rollers reccommendations

    You wont go wrong getting Purdy synthetic brushes there about the best out there and give excellent results.I use long pile 12 inch rollers for walls...
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    How do I fix this cracking around my new build home windows?

    Just to add as said rake the lot out completly then rub down edges of paintwork to remove burs before caulking,this will give a better caulk line
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    Dulux Trade high gloss 2014 -ANY GOOD or YELLOW?

    They do but dulux seems to be one of the worst.I used crown white gloss that had been in the garage for years in the end ,once stirred up it was fine still nice and white but this would be non compliant now
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    Dulux Trade high gloss 2014 -ANY GOOD or YELLOW?

    Don't know about 2014 paint but just went to use some I bought 6 months ago to paint 2 garage door frames at work and the excess paint on the outside of can plus contents was more like a cream white which is not good
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    Texecom Pet PIR Problem

    I have 3 cats and use the bosch tritech ,they haven't managed to trigger one yet after 9 months
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    Quote for decorator - 5 days (large living room, kitchen)

    I would want to start the job again prepping to my standard.£85 a day is very cheap and yes 5 days is about right to do the job properly.I could tosh it out in 2 days but would be a lot more then £85 a day
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    Getting paint off plaster ................. it's killing me!

    Mix some easi-fill up quite wet and feather around all the edges with a thin coat ,rub down when dry and then you can just decorate .As long as all the old paint was back to a firm edge it should look good even If you have to fill bits again after a coat of emulsion
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    Decorate Virgin Plaster ?

    Just knife off any snots and apply a thinned coat of any matt emulsion .Depending on paint you use thin at least 25%.Dulux supermatt is ideal for new plaster and is £32,00 for 10 ltrs at B&Q
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