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I have knocked out old plaster to brickwork (done by cowboys that never road a horse) many years ago. My ? is do I use a bonding plaster or cement mix, and SBR before using a finishing plaster ( I have to insert a new bit of wire screed as well. Please advise picture added)

I have previously asked about the mix required, I have only about 3 metre of rendering to complete (picture to show how much of an area) I have purchased 1 mtr of Bellcast beading In preparation. I have the following materials I have bag of Sharp sand, bag of builders sand, SBR liquid...

I am unable to find Bonding plaster to initially put a coat onto bare brickwork; however I have purchased a bag of thistle undercoat can I use this before using a finishing plaster - I have 5 Lts of SIKACem waterproof PVA can that be used ?

I have chipped away the old render and now left with a scratched good coat. My question do I need to use a waterproof PVA ( called SIKACEM waterproof PVA ) which on the product a Universal primer and sealer. I also have some plaster which had blown and I chipped that down to brickwork

Chipped back a lower render to a dashed wall (this was a 2nd coat - left is a scratched 1st coat) I understand a 5 to 1 mix is about right. I understand that I might need a lime mix (what is the substitute for lime - I have only about 5 yards to cover to complete this job. The important ? is...

I have a part namely flush cone, cone washer, plastic washer & and fixing nut. All the instructions say “ make sure these are correctly fitted. My question is where and how. I am installing a Burlington lever flush cistern. I hope someone can help I am bursting to go to the loo. I have...

I have to replace lead flashing on a conservatory roof which has been screed to the house render. Basic materials being a new roll of lead (you say mmmm that’s a good start) and of course a sealant and I have bought hall clips. Now the ? is the lead is not more than 3 mars in length. What is...

Simple question a roofer has completed work on My son roof - the roofer informed him that breathable mem brain replaces felt now - I am not convinced ? That's my question

I am to get a double glazing company to replace a complete bathroom window frame my worry is that the tiles (large tiles round the edges of the frame my get damage by the installers. I would like to CAREFULLY remove these myself. I there a solution that can soften the grout ? Also what is the...

removing old skirting board from a plaster wall (render or other has fallen away - I need to fill ( what do I use to adhere to the wood support ) before putting in new skirting boards. Attached a pic to clarify my ? Note the wood support and remaining plaster - need something like a boding or...

I have removed a thick paper from a ceiling and discovered that looks to have never been treated/painted (must have been plastered some 30years ago when previous owner had done an extension) would like advise now on what paint to apply (ie primer ? Then undercoat and then a final emulsion...

morning to all Would like to replace the taps on a new rad. Do I need PTFE on all joints or can I just use plumbers Mate ( I understand that I need plumbers mate for the threaded screw going into the rad - but my ? is regarding connecting the tap end and the copper pipes on the in out pipes...

A brick wall was plastered last year. I wish now to paint it with Santex masonary paint. Do I / or can I coat the wall with a stabilising solution before painting it (and would you advise 2 coats of paint - as I need access next door to do this I want to get it right - early answer would be...

know doubt a ? which has been asked many times. I have a spar dashed external wall and there is blown rendering (about 6 inches) down to ground level. I have chipped all away to the brickwork. I am going to re-render after I hopefully get knowledgeable advise. 1) do I PVA brickwork first - what...

What are the sand ? (Do I use plastering sand to mix with cement on an outside brick wall

I would like to remove a carpet and also remove the floor boards which are worse for wear. Can I replace with "Hardiebacker" boards and then adhere/seal glazed floor tiles direct to the hardiebacker boards - this is an upstairs bathroom and of course the boards will have to be (nailed/screwed)...

what is a tap box - An electrician is going to install this with an armoured core cable to run to the garage. Because the consumer unit is full he will take tales from the consumer unit - is there circuit protection in tap boxes and need it to be physically small the area it is to be installed...

Need a advise on above topic. I am repairing a garden wall about 20 bricks I have purchased the concentrate 250 Ml Need to be accurate now what is the mix per say litre of water to the ml of mix - the diagram shows 5 to 10 ml to 10 ltrs of water Please confirm is this the ideal mix. I have...

Help needed - I am repairing a brick wall and need to know what the mix with plasticiser is ( very very small repair - about 20 bricks) maximum would be about a bucket of pre mixed sand and cement - DIY manual states 0.07 litre per 50kg cement Many thanks John

Help needed - I am repairing a brick wall and need to know what the mix with plasticiser is ( very very small repair - about 20 bricks) maximum would be about a bucket of pre mixed sand and cement - DIY manual states 0.07 litre per 50kg cement Many thanks John