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  • Thermal render vs external wall insulation

    What's considered better for improving a home's efficiency rating, thermal render or external wall insulation that's rendered over?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 20th Dec 2022
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    Plastering over artex

    I had hall and landing artex skimmed October/November had the ceilings painted the plaster came away leaving the artex. It's now been skimmed again thus time over blue grit. I've now have two horizontal hairline cracks one going down into the wall about 12 inches either side. I felt at the ceiling it doesn't feel loose in anyway. Is this normal shrinkage any advice would be appreciated.

    Asked by Holly on 19th Mar 2021
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    Cost of a ceiling rose installation?

    How much would it usually cost to have a ceiling rose installed?

    Asked by Bill on 30th May 2022
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    Algae on render

    Is algae growing on render a problem? Can it damage the render? And if I wash it off, how do I stop it coming back?

    Asked by Cheryl on 24th Nov 2022
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    What is the best pain for new plaster

    Had the walls skimmed and I’ve never painted new plaster before. Do I need a special kind of paint or can I just use normal emulsion?

    Asked by Elly on 18th Aug 2025
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    Can cornices be replaced?

    Is it feasible to repair cornices or if a part breaks off should that section simply be replaced? Can it be repaired or/and replaced DIY?

    Asked by lauren on 31st May 2022
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    Cracks in plaster after heatwave

    Cracks have appeared in our plaster after the heatwave, is this due to the heat or just a coincidence?

    Asked by carole on 2nd Dec 2022
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    Coving delivery left in rain ruined?

    If a coving delivery was left out in the rain before I took in, would it be ruined?

    Asked by MRS DAKIRI on 31st May 2022
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    Can I check out coving products in person?

    Do most coving providers have a showroom? I'd ideally like to be able to check out different coving designs and styles in person before making a decision?

    Asked by Christian on 1st Jun 2022
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    Filling a dent in plasterwork

    The wall of our hallway has been knocked with a bike handlebar and it's left a dent. Some of the dented plaster is loose. Should I remove this before filling?

    Asked by June on 23rd Nov 2022
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