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    Plastering advice for small bathroom ceiling

    Thanks for your reply @Wayners, and sorry for the delay, I think all of my forum notifications are getting caught in my spam so I have only just noticed your reply. I definitely think a full reskim is the best thing to do. What would you seal the original skim with in preparation for the new...
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    Plastering advice for small bathroom ceiling

    I have posted on other forums too, so apologies in advance if this is causing anyone deja vu! To cut a long story short, I have attempted to plaster a small bathroom ceiling myself (2.4m x 1.2m). I used Thistle Multifinish and did the usual recommended two coats with wet trowels and a polish...
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    Bowed Stone Resin Shower Trays

    Just a quick update. Merlyn delivered tray #5, and I was assured that the courier had delivered this one flat. Did the level tests again and it was the same issue as tray #3 and #4, a 7mm downwards bow (4mm after you account for the 3mm spacers). When I pointed this out to Merlyn they came back...
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    Bowed Stone Resin Shower Trays

    I did try and ask Merlyn what the issue was if I fitted the bowed ones. In my head, the only issue (assuming water still drained the right way) was fitting the shower screen bar and having to fill in big gaps with silicone where the frame meets the tray. Also, potentially having to profile the...
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    Bowed Stone Resin Shower Trays

    I am currently doing a bathroom renovation and decided on fitting a Merlyn Level 25 stone resin shower tray. In the instructions, the first thing they get you to do is check that there isn't an excessive bow on all four sides. They do this by getting you to prop up the tray on four blocks of...
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    Subfloor advice for tiling

    I am looking for some advice on suitable bathroom subfloors on joists. I have had a look on the forum, and am struggling to find an answer. Currently the bathroom subfloor is some kind of 18mm chipboard screwed onto the joists (400mm centres). Previously carpet was laid on top of this so...
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