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I ordered some joint tape, but it was not self adhesive. Then somebody said It was available self adhesive - but that turned out to be Skrim tape ( sort of open weave fibre glass type ) What I want is a tape that is self adhesive, but suitable to cover joints prior to painting - it is not going...

I posted earlier that I was battening a brick wall then plasterboarding. I want to paint the boards white after fixing, and someone suggested a filler then tape over joints before painting. I ordered all my materials, and when they weere delivered, the joint tape is just a roll of papery...

I guess this is a retorical question - and I am unqualified to answer. If there is a better solution to my problem ( taking all aspects into consideration - IE it's "only a garage/workshop" - costs - etc ) then I would be genuinely grateful for ideas. If this is being caused by water...

Thanks guys...useful tips. I have actually decided to use 3 x 2 as these will not only provide greater surface to affix to wall, but also better "ledge area" for where the panels butt up at joints :-) Any easier method than drill and plug for affixing these timbers??

come on guys...you were so good about the ceiling job - surely someone has some help for me on this one?? Pretty please :D :roll: :roll:

Thanks for the tips about boarding my garage ceiling...now lets tackle the walls! One is internal - will be just masonry painting the breeze style blocks Other one is external(single brick) and often shows white damp /lime or whatever it is ( like powder, but scrape it off, and its back a few...

Thanks for the advice guys.....useful link that DJ, :) looks like I will have to use 15mm boards then, as fitting noggins will be a pain. :(

As title says....currently it is open with joists at 24 inch centres.If I use mainly 8 x 4 9mm plasterboard sheets, I guess the long sides will butt up to each other "longitudely" in the centre of every 3rd joist, as well as all along each edge, and I can nail 'em in place. However this...