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My conduit is pvc one, and wanted to run cable vertically, then horizontally just under plaster level and was wondering wouldn't it be to low. Now you say I can't do that unless I use metal conduit. So the PVC conduit has to be covered under plaster but not high skirting board, is that right?

Hi Guys, I'm planning to add a fuse connection unit (this will be connected with an external power outlet) in my living room. But I'm unsure about the cable distance from the floor? Are there any requirements about the minimum distance? Or could I runs the cable with oval conduit just below...

Just before I went to bed I found this useful article! Its amazing how all damp proofing business works! in my case its just too late as I already inserted dryzone cream and used tanking slurry to cover bricks. I don't know how could I remove it now.[/code]

Hi guys. I have ongoing problem with damp in my house. A few years ago this wall was treated with dryzone. Old plaster was removed, waterproofer applied and wall replastered. Now problem appears again. So like some guys recommended I rake out plaster again, applies dryzone once more, I used...

Hi guys! 1. A year ago I did Dryzone course, and then I used waterproofer sand and cement, then after 2 weeks after 2 coats of plaster. 2. The same time I installed a garden door in my living room, so dpc has not been done under the door. It was too low to use dryzone. 2 very important...

The box is leveled with tile adhesive (underfloor heating). Today I've plastered the wall using KNAUF one coat plaster. Yes, it's a crap material, but I've used it just to level the wall up. On the top of it I will finish with 2 coats of multifinish. Thanks!

//www.diynot.com/network/ragged13/albums Yes, you're right! Before I started tiling I knew that the concrete blocks are awfuly uneven, but I didn't expect that big difference. Perhaps the builder was extremely drunk? LOL Somebody could suggest to install a plasterboard, yes, I agree...

Grypoc customer service. They said. Once backing plaster is done, then you should apply finishing plaster. On the top of existing plaster I cannot plaster, they say. Yes, maybe you can, you can do finishing plaster, but it's only 3mm, but I need to fill it up to 15mm :(

Hi there, Recently I've done tiling, and due to uneven walls I've been left with 15mm gap from tiles (15mm plaster to back of a tile) I haven't tiled whole walls, just 1,3m high. From 1.3m I wanted to have a painted walls. The wall is finished with multi finish finishing plaster...

Ive just found your another worthy reply in my spam box somehow :/ So I use only powder adhesive, in the past I used tube stuff when I tiled on floorboard. At the moment I use Mapei Rapid Set. It does the job again. I've almost finished! :D Which primer do you normally...

Btw Im using Nickelbond flexibond, and have done half wall already yesterday (Im doing only 1,2m high x 4 walls). Tiles look well, my adhesive has done a good job even though I havent used PVA. But I will do it properly from now, no point to take a risk. Thanks again.

That's very interesting Karis. I never thought that someone has tested finish plaster in this way. Excellent tip for me as you know that I have quite big tiles. Weight on 1m2 is 22kg, you were right again. Thanks again. Now I know more than I wanted to :) Good man Karis!

Ceramic 450mm x 315mm

Karis, tpt Thank you for your tips. I didn't know that Unibond doesn't have good reputation. I paid 25quid for a bucket (ready mix stuff, but not all in one, would never buy anything like that), I thought it's a good quality adhesive. So maybe I will just get another bag of wall...

Hi there I did tiling a few times, always using appopriate adhesive to walls and floors. My question is: After tiling 1.2m2 floor I have about 70% Unibond Flex Floor Tile Adhesive left. Can I use it on walls? Has anybody had similar experiance? Regards

kjacko thanks for your advises. I think I will do skimming, using easyfill, and then use primer to avoid "flashing". I think the hardest thing in my case is to connect different type of materials. I never had to do it, I usually plaster whole wall, less headache ;) [/b]

Well, I've mentioned that my skirting will be only a few cm. Not standard size. I don't like high skirting board. I have approx. 60mm gap from existing plaster to the floor. If I have let say 30mm bead then I still have to fill another 30mm and join existing plaster with a filler. I've...

Ok then, so if I fix a skirting board to batton(using adhesive) I will have a gap between skirting and existing plaster. So which filler should I use to fill this gap, to achieve good smooth surface, Obviously it's not a good idea to use Multifinish (Im not a pro plasterer, but I know how...

I don't want to have no gap at all as I know that floor movement can occur. But my gap would be only 10mm high, and I want to cover it with the bead, or low profile skirting board. If I do it from the floor, then I will have a gap above the bead (or skirting), is that what you suggest...

Hi guys, Few details: 1. house built in 1920's 2. Solid walls, no plasterboards 3. On brickwork there are: 1 coat of bonding coat + 2coats of multifinish. 4. There are no skirting boards, but under plaster there is a gap for them. Probably for 12mm skirting or more. 5. I'm planning...