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  • Metal frame on newly plastered conservatory roof metal frame still visable

    I have just had my conservatory roof changed for a timber roof. The plaster has dried and I'm in the process of stating to mist coat but the metal frame is visible. Will the emulsion paint cover this?

    Asked by Dave on 4th Jul 2025
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    New Build Apartment Plaster Cracks

    We have an apartment in a large, newly built apartment building. It is a monolithic structure with concrete block dividing walls. The block was covered in plaster and painted. We now have a crack in the plaster a few months later. Our contractor said to wallpaper because plaster walls could crack due to building settling as the apartments are all built out internally. We wanted paint though. The crack basically follows where a channel was carved into the plaster for wiring. It is not one clean crack, but rather a series of many hairline cracks that from a meter or two away looks like one crack. It seems there are many opinions on how to fix suck cracks. I do not understand the best way though. How should I repair it?

    Asked by Dave on 18th Oct 2021
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    Tyrolean plaster gun

    Is it easy to use a Tyrolean plaster gun? What are its benefits over adding plaster in a more conventional way?

    Asked by Simon on 20th Jul 2022
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    Any difference between drylining and dry walling?

    Are drylining and dry walling the same or different things?

    Asked by Jackie on 6th Mar 2023
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    Can you clad over the top of render?

    Is it possible to clad over render or does render need removing first? We hate our house's current render and would like modern cladding like composite and wood boards.

    Asked by Kamil on 8th Mar 2023
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    Am I clock up patio doors from the inside ?

    Could patio doors be blocked off from the inside ? Maybe boarded then plastered over ?

    Asked by Zoe on 2nd Nov 2023
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    Ceiling/Wall Cracks

    My new home started on the outside wall shelling plaster and the ceiling was cracking back to the wall. It has been taped and unbounded 3 times and it still does it. Can anyone advise please

    Asked by Tracey on 6th Apr 2021
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    what does floating mean?

    When it comes to plastering, what does ‘floating’ mean exactly?

    Asked by Simon on 24th Nov 2020
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    Outside rendering

    I have a type of plastic with tiny bits in it similar to woodchip wallpaper which will not come off. The area is about 15'x6' also around window and door frame. This is in Chorley Lancs. I would like a quote ASAP please

    Asked by Caroleo on 18th Aug 2020
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    How long do cornices last?

    How long do cornices tend to last before they need to be replaced? Are some products significantly more durable than others?

    Asked by Abdul on 30th May 2022
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