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    Very Large Cornice

    Thanks for all your advice on this lads - much appreciated Got too much on for the head scratch so have out sourced to another firm who do this sort of thing every day. Will post pics when done
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    Very Large Cornice

    Cheers Monkey. Yes John - I think I get you - do you mean stand it upright so the cross section would be smaller? It did cross my mind but its just not strong enough really
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    keyhole surgery

    All the best with the recovery Ste. Well done for going through with it mate, I remember you being anxious about it - can't of been easy waiting to go under. Easy moosh
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    Very Large Cornice

    Have some very large cornice to put up for my mother in law. Its proper plaster moulding and I have to say it intimidates me. The wall drop is just under 6" but the ceiling section is 13.5". Several issues arise from this size. I've built the mitre box to fit the cornice but at its...
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    Re-activating Gripfill

    Thanks for all the above. Gripfill was the solvent based. The sink is 2ml out apparently - agreed - silicone would have been a better option - then seal afterwards - 2 jobs covered by one mastic
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    Re-activating Gripfill

    Is there a way to do this? Basically a ceramic sink has been installed on a natural stone(travertine I believe - maybe Jerusalem Stone) top on a vanity unit. It was done last week - at least three days ago Would heat do it? Hairdryer perhaps? Thanks in advance
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    Constructional Hearth

    I have a couple looking to put in a wood burner in a recently opened up fireplace. The only issue is the concrete hearth has cracked. I've offered to build a new brick base but they want the level kept the same. Is there a leveling compound suitable for fireplaces or should I skim with...
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    Opening up fireplace...!

    Pev, excellent little project. Wood burners are fantastic and can't recommend them enough. Its difficult to see from the pics - just ensure that arch is supported! For regs you'll need a 6" air gap around the wood burner. Dodge
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    New wooden floors warped.....

    I've just begun to install some engineered wooden floors. However, in storage they have warped slightly. There is a lift in one end normally but certainly no more than 4mm at most. Is there a way to unwarp these boards or a way to fix them bending them back into shape? There is a 6mm ply...
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