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Straight curved chimney breast
is it possible for my curved chimney breast to be straightened at edges I've a small curve around the 2 sides of the chimney breast wanting to get it straight or square edged not sure what you call it also what would be the cost of it I've been conned in past that's why I'm asking if anyone can help me with rough price it would cost and can it be done
Is plastering hard compared to other DIY jobs?
I have some time off this xmas and looking for a project to keep myself busy. I've always been a bit intimidated to give plastering a shot, as everyone says it's easy to mess up. Is this really the case?
Tiny cracks in new plaster
Why are there lots of tiny hairline cracks in my new plaster?
Ceiling mouldings
Can someone give me a price for putting ribbed panel moulding on ceiling. It's artexed which I want removing so would this have to be done first?
Best filler for covering small holes in wall
I've removed some old rawl plug fixings from the wall and was wondering what's the best filler to use on the holes?
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?
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.
How thick is render?
Can anyone explain the thickness I should go for and why? This is for an external wall
Cost of a ceiling rose installation?
How much would it usually cost to have a ceiling rose installed?
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?
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