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    Fixing MDF skirting foam or adhesive?

    So I need to fix mdf skirting to dot & dabbed plastered walls. The walls should be straight but I cannot say the floors are exactly level. Do I place the skirting right to the floor or hover it about 2mm above to remove any undulations? To fix the skirting I am in two minds - either use foam...
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    Primed MDF Skirting and Architrave and Doors to paint

    I am having my mdf skirting and architrave installed in about 2 weeks so I want to plan ahead and get the correct paints. I want a satin finish and have a local Crown and Johnsons decorator centre. So for primed - do I need 2 undercoats plus one top. or one undercoat plus two top coats. Also...
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    How do I attach a bannister and spindles?

    So I want to attach a new bannister rail and spindles / balusters to the existing Newel post. The length of the bannister rail will be 1.34m and I will be using 9 balusters / spindles. The existing spindles were nailed into the floorboard and the mop hand rail. Now I think I need the...
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    Wall Prep before tiling

    I need to prep 3 different surfaces and I am not sure how to proceed. 1 - green moisture board 2 - green moisture board that has been skimmed over 3 - red brick masonry which tile backer board will be dot / dabbed onto Fitting a bath - so where the wet area is - will be fitting the tile...
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    Which paint brand should I use?

    I have bare new plaster walls and I will need to do the following: 1) Mist coat thinned according to the manufacturers requirement. 2) Two coats of whatever paint I choose. Now there are a few brands out there - I will be painting a full house. looking at about 250sqm of walls and 100sqm of...
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    How do I clean up plaster dust from wooden floorboards

    I have plasterdust everywhere from after the walls and ceilings being plastered. I have hoovered up as much as I can and used a striff broom but there are still loads of plaster dust.
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    Can someone explain whats the best order to paint walls after being plastered.

    The plasterers have nearly finished - now I am getting conflicting evidence in what order I should do the following. a) Fit electrical sockets and light fittings (all wiring has been done) b) Paint the walls (mist coat and then other coats) c) Fit Skirting, Architrave d) Paint Architrave...
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    Building a pantry - size of doors

    I have an alcove which I am planning to make into a pantry - its 2.45m high and 0.35cm deep. So it's quite shallow and high. My options are 1) Use regular height wardrobe / pantry doors (6ft 6) to match with the internal door height and then create an alcove above. 2) Use extra high...
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    The best way to restore / clean UPVC windows make them white again

    So the plastering is finally done - but my once white windows are caked in dust, dirt , plaster and seem to have some scuff marks as well. What is the best white UPVC window cleaner / restorer? To both cleans and polish them as they look horrible at the moment.
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    UPVC Cladding in bathroom - advisable or not?

    So currently the bathroom is being plasterboarded up - the walls are 2.7 high. The ceiling has been boarded in normal and not moisture resistant plasterboard. I was planning on adding cladding and builder has said - no need to skim it if the ceiling is being boarded? Wouldn't the steam eat...
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    Why do Builders Merchants make up selling price on a whim?

    I created an account with a national builders merchant and I received a quote for materials. I then had some changes in what I required so I had a new quote made my another member of staff. When I compared the items that were similar on both quotes (75%) the prices were different. So why...
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    Use by dates on Plaster

    I have about 20 bags of plaster that have used by dates 1st of November - does Plaster degrade badly? I expect to use it within 2 weeks and the plasterer is being a bit iffy saying it will be harder to work?
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    How much can I compress loft insulation?

    Current roof joists are 8.5cm, and loft legs come in 17.5cm and 30cm. Loft insulation is 27 or 30cm If I go with the shorter loft legs that will give me 26cm so will need to compress the insulation about 4cm or 13% or 1cm if I go for 27cm insulation. Or I go for the 30cm legs and leave a...
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    How much weight can ceiling joists take?

    The ceiling joists are 4.2m in length and 4 x 8.5cm in dimension- the house is circa 1910. The house is 5m wide and 8.4m in length. The joists meet on a supporting wall in the middle of the house. I have removed the existing lathe and plaster ceiling so all that's left are the joists. Will...
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    Boarding out a loft

    I want to board out my loft - the area is 4.2m x 4.8m wide. The ceiling joists are 4x 8.5cm in size and the distance from centre of each joist to the next is 34cm and the internal distance between joists is 30cm. Currently there is no ceiling - the joists are exposed. 1) Can I use the...
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    Easiest self install DIY wired / wireless alarm

    My renovation costs have gone quite a bit over - and to save some money I am thinking of going for a self install wired or wireless alarm. I have looked and it seems that wired alarms are more reliable but how easy are they to program / set up. I have seen some kits by Texecom Veritas range...
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    Stone hearth in cellar broke off

    So the stone slab that was under the fireplace in the living room above broke off. It was resting on a gas pipe which has been disconnected and moved out of the way. Once the slab was removed there was no shifting and the fireplace above remained solid but I do not want to leave it as is. The...
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    £12 for multifinish plaster?

    Well the local Wickes is out of stock and the independent merchants want about £12 - is there a shortage of multifinish plaster?
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    Plasterboarding ceiling - use large or small boards?

    To plasterboard a ceiling is it better to use smaller 1800 x 900 sheets or bigger 2400 x 1200 sheets. It will be skimmed over so I should be ok with square edge and using scrim tape on every edge? The previous ceiling was removed so the ceiling joists are exposed.
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    Anyone recommend a Waterproof PU adhesive?

    Need to seal tile backing board on the edges where they join. Need an adhesive that fills the gap, joins and is waterproof - I cam across STS megastrength adhesive but never heard of the brand.
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