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What's the difference between skimming vs plastering?
I keep seeing both terms used but not sure if they’re the same thing or not?
Should plasterboard touch the floor?
I'm having a new room created in a bedroom and wanted to know if I should go all the way down to the floor with the plasterboards?
What’s the right render mix ratio?
Doing this DIY and a bit confused about what the right ratio is for an external wall? What do you use when doing jobs?
Cost of replacing lath ceiling and basic cornice
Hi, I have a lathe and plaster ceiling that has been wallpapered and painted over, the paper is peeling and it looks awful. I don’t know if it’s even worth attempting to get the paper off or if the ceiling will need to come down regardless. Roughly how much would you charge to remove it and replace? It is 3.5m X 5m and 2.5 m high.
Artex plaster - hairline cracks
Are hairline cracks in an artex ceiling something to be concerned about. They have, apparently been there for years and would polyfilla work?
Plastering issues
Hello! I have had my house plastered and I think some of the work is not great. Before I chat to them would love some feedback. 1) chunks of plaster have dried on my window frames and won’t come off. 2) there are ripples on the wall. Not everywhere but in places. If I run my hand over it’s not smooth in some places 3) there are many hairline cracks (maybe some a tiny bit deeper). I think this might be normal and given it’s an old house? 4) should they have plastered to the floor? They didn’t take some skirting boards off (even though I asked) and now we have taken them off. They have only gone to the edge of the current board not the floor. 5) they got plaster and blue grit all over my light switches 6) they have left little bits unplastered (e.g, where an old socket was). I’m concerned as they are going to do my bathroom plastering and have already half fitted my tiles and suite and I’m worried it’ll get covered in plaster.
Do I need to use moisture resistant plasterboard on ceiling when wet plastering on top?
As per title: Do I need to use moisture resistant plasterboard on ceiling when wet plastering on top in bathroom? Vaulted ceiling has Insulation backed plasterboard that is not moisture resistant. It's all going to be skimmed in the near future. If it's going to be skimmed over, do I need to get someone to overboard it in green plasterboard before it's skimmed or not? Thanks guys!
One Coat plaster
When should a homeowner use Brtish Gypsum's One Coat plaster? What are its benefits?
Price estimation for 3 bedroom house plastering
Hi, I am currently looking at a property that will require new plastering in 3 rooms, living room and hallway. Would it be possible to get rough quote estimations? Thanks
Ceiling asbestos
Is it safe for me to inspect whether there is Asbestos present in a ceiling? What sort of steps can I take to do so in a safe manner?
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