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    Rawl plug and hanger bolt mayhem

    Hello all. So this is probably a very basic question but I am really struggling. I have some coat hooks that I'm trying to install. These hooks come with hanger bolts (M4) which means I can only install M4 size wood to metal dowels. I drilled some holes into the wall for them to go into. The...
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    Floorboards over concrete hearth

    Hi, I am currently having my orginal floorboards renovated and restored (1930s house). The floorer has said I should floorboard over my concrete hearth - there is no fireplace there as I have taken out the chimney breasts (first floor). Is that reccomended? I would hate having the hearth...
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    Reskinning exterior house brickwork

    Hi, My house has been painted by the previous owners and I am looking to reskin the property with brickwork to make it look a lot better. I don't want to render as I don't like the look of this. This means having slivers of brick glued to the front. Does anyone know of the pros and cons of...
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    Blue or Yellow Pregrit - whats the difference?

    Hi all, So I'm plastering onto a wall and needed some pregrit. However can anyone tell me what the difference is between yellow and blue pregrit? Any recommendations as to which ones to use/avoid?
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    Bonding or sand & cement?

    So I'm a little confused as to what the plasterer is supposed to be doing having had some different advice. I've taken the walls back to brick in my 1930s victorian home. I have spotted some damp in the kitchen so got a damp specialist in to have a look. He noted some of the work of the...
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    Insulated plasterboard and behind kitchen units

    Hi all, I'm new here so apologies if this post is somewhat repeated elsewhere (I can't seem to find the answer). So I am having a full renovation done on my house (walls being taken out, new plaster etc etc.). One of my bugbears in the past has been the outside walls being very cold (i.e. the...
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