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PVA to the rescue. 1 As long as there is no loose areas should be ok for 2 coat skim. If the stronger sand cement section is to lower part its prob part of a damp proofing operation and more recently applied. 2 Unlikely 1930 used board, probably had lath and plaster then, i guess its been...

just stating the obvious. Have you checked the top of chimney. Is the flaunching good. Is there an open top. Why is there a pot if you have central heating. Eliminate to chimney top by covering it completely with plastic and tied with cord. wait for next rain or use hose over top and check the...

On a `bad` corners room we will fit just a 2 foot section each side of the corner, taking as much time to get a tight fit as necc. Then fit the straight length in between the corners. Plaster coving will follow some curvature and the adhesive used as filler for big defects. Use nails under...

I was always taught to skim wall before tiling, cant remember why.

Oops Who said you`re handy about the house. I bet the only thing handy needed soon will be your wallet. Get a builder quick!

I`ve put hundreds of ceilings in bath/shower rooms. Plain old plasterboard with 3mm skim and emulsion has never failed yet.[ extract steam dont let it linger] If its below another habitable room like bedroom etc use the plasterboard with foil on.