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    Bonding under plaster looks wet after nearly 3 weeks

    We have the room done in brilliant white emulsion so that would he the paint. If I knew if wouldn't peel i would be fine with that, will the different colour effect anything at all or will it still be fine just difference in colour. Or if given more time will it change colour and look light pink...
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    Bonding under plaster looks wet after nearly 3 weeks

    Going to ring lads who did it, absolute nightmare thanks mate If I paintthis would it just peel ?
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    Bonding under plaster looks wet after nearly 3 weeks

    No idea how old the bonding was but wouldn't imagine it was old. The white in pictures is where i skimmed it all with fine filler as the skim coat wasn't perfect. I will leave the dehumidifier on every night for next 4 days or so and see how it looks. Last time didn't seem to take anywhere near...
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    Bonding under plaster looks wet after nearly 3 weeks

    So is it quite normal for it to take 4 weeks or so to be fully dry ? Thanks dean
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    Bonding under plaster looks wet after nearly 3 weeks

    Hi everyone hope your having a good week just a quick question, had log burner fitted 3 weeks ago on Tuesday coming, it has dried out a lot however doesnt seem to be chaning now,it's where the thicker bonding was put in, the wall has never been a issue and doesnt feel wet to touch at all but...
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    Manhole cover under garage door

    Yeah could do that when drive is done, would you get a manhole cover that can get blocks in aswel and then just paint the rest of concrete? Didn't know whether to cut the concrete or what but think keeping it simple would be best when done. Also didnt know wether to get garage door inbeetween...
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    Manhole cover under garage door

    Sorry for very late reply , what do you mean by double edged pavers ? Thanks
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    Manhole cover under garage door

    Hi every just after a bit of general advice, I will be getting my driveway done at somepoint and also garage door replaced most likely a hormann rollmatic 2 as seem great quality and hopefully nice and secure. Under my current garage door the manhole cover sticks out past the door, only thing I...
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    Log store woodwork questions

    Hi everyone , well plan was to get drive block paved recently however we are putting that on hold for moment as wife wants log burner first. We had one in previous house and loved it. I am going to build a larger log store looking for any recomendations etc, I plan on it being around 180 x 80...
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    General block paving questions

    One of company's that said 50mm of concrete did local Mercedes dealership etc and has been going for years and offers 10 year warranty etc. But I do agree surely think hardcore is better, I will get in touch and ask the questions about base prep and see what they all come back with. Thanks dean
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    General block paving questions

    That was last house I have recently moved homes and prices are certainly not the same think i am going to get a few more companies out for there opinions , hard to know we're best to look as i usually use checkatrade etc but know it doesnt mean a great deal. Thanks everyone think I prefer...
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    General block paving questions

    10 year warranty with hundreds of great reviews. Great on Facebook checkatrade and there website. Great testimonials etc. Just the 2 company's I have had out said same thing about using concord so no subsidence etc they say most people doing that way now instead of using deep mot type 1 only...
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    General block paving questions

    The 2 i have spoken to say 50mm semi dry comcrete base then sharp sand then 50mm papers ontop ? Also is it advised to drop pavement the end as I have to drive over path so may get that concreted aswel. Thanks dean
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    General block paving questions

    Hi everyone hope your all well , had a few qoutes for block paving of driveway and seems rather than using hard-core only under the papers and sharp sand they all do a concrete mix now of 50mm as says makes a stronger base is that normal, had a couple of contractors with good reputation saying...
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    Slight height difference

    That sounds great for up again the bifolds, and if laminate ever needs lifting in kitchen side I can get to the edge where it meets wood boards and use a threshold and change I suppose, it's hall and kitchen diner that's why wife wants it to carry all way through that's all. Thanks dean
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    Slight height difference

    Hi everyone hope you are all well, I am in a new home and I am fitting 12mm laminate , didn't want to use lvt as slight discrepancies in floor boards, sorted most of them out and last time I used it it started coming apart, so got laminate. It's a 1960s house om boards with cavity under the...
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    What inline extractor is best

    Also would you fit back draft shutters in the ducting ? after the fan ? Thanks dean
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    What inline extractor is best

    Decided on the manrose mf100t , can get for around £50, any recomendations on vent as going to come out if soffit so be facing down ? Comes with 3 years warranty and not a bad price , would you also recomend aluminium insulated ducting that a few of the stores sell ? Thanks dean
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    What inline extractor is best

    Would rather have inline one rather than the one linked above to keep out of the room as you say, So basically I need a inline with decent flow. Mounted higher than the ducting , also wrap ducting In insulation to stop any condensation, my old loft used to be covered in water droplets on roof...
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    Blown Plaster and hairline cracks

    So I could fill the gap, tape with the mesh, re fill level ? Can see cracks on ceiling aswel so may purchase one of the tools you recommended and then secure boards and tape and fill again. Thanks dean
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