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hi guys, been practicing plaster on boards for a while now, and this weekend I want to have a go at rendering my garage.. My question is in unsure how much mix I will need.. As a completely rough estimate how much space could I render per 1 bag cement 3 bags sand (so using 3:1) and then how...

Thanks iggifer, as a final question, what's your take on flexible corrugated conduit? It seems to be very cheap I can get over 10M for very cheap and I assume that can have bonding in and around it to hold it in place?? Skotl, thanks for the heads up

hi guys, ive got a builder coming that is going to board my ceiling and plaster my walls and he asked me to get the Kitchen Ring Main installed to 1st fix standard before he comes back (to keep cost and time down) and he told me that before he comes back to make sure the electrics are chased out...

That's what I feared was going to be the response, it's just so difficult to get a decent finish with the water based paints and a brush isn't it! Oh well I'll stay clear off the non-drip stuff then for the table, thanks Maybe buy some white satin spray paint instead...

Hi guys, I bought some Colours Non-Drip Satin in white and upon opening realised its solvent based as opposed to water based, I used it on a smaller project I was doing and I was very happy with the finish but the next thing I want to use it on is a table and I don't want it to yellow over...

I will test that tomorrow.. Unfortunately whoever put the false wall in has completely hidden from view where the cables run too, I can see the magnetic switch running back to what appears to be the alarm control panel but I can't see where the cables to the switch go... I'll test for the...

Thanks for reply, it used to buzz for them to then push the door open.. As the cable is in the wall and I've just been asked to "take a look" I didn't want to start messing with too much but I had a quick look up above the partition where there's a lot of cable runs and it "appeared" that...

Hi guys, having a bit of a debate with my girlfriends boss.. He owns a kids play centre and he has a door entry system upon entering the building.. It is just a standard "push" switch and a Yale magnetic opening switch, my girlfriend was using it yesterday daytime and all of a sudden it just...

Hi guys, I've had a look but in getting some conflicting information .. I have a shed that has 4 brick pillars holding the roof up, the sides are brick that I'm going to render. The front and back are old tired and rotting wood... I want to replace the front and back as cheaply and quickly...

Thanks shiplap sounds good, should I attach it direct to the frame? Or put something behind it for added protection? Thanks

Hi guys, I've had a look but in getting some conflicting information .. I have a shed that has 4 brick pillars holding the roof up, the sides are brick that I'm going to render. The front and back are old tired and rotting wood... I want to replace the front and back as cheaply and quickly...

Thanks, sounds like a lot of time and expense.. Think I might just replace the wood panels with fresh an just treat it 😂

Short and straight to the point... What's my best option?

Hi guys, I've had a look but in getting some conflicting information .. I have a shed that has 4 brick pillars holding the roof up, the sides are brick that I'm going to render. The front and back are old tired and crumbling wood... I want to replace the front and back as cheaply and...

Hi guys, just had some mdf sheets cut into skirting for a room and there bare at the moment... What's the cheapest / effective way to seal it Before painting with a water based satin? I've heard pva can do the job, I've also just bought a Diall primer and undercoat in one from b and q...

Hi guys, (not expecting a reply this side of the year but still! ) I tested the bike when I got home as you said and when I plug the charger in Im not getting any increase in voltage over the 13v no matter what combination of black yellow Etc I try!! After giving up I went to move the...