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I have floated [plastered] on reed ceilings on english heritage work. I used lime mortar with animal hair added. The amount of hair that you need in the mix, lift a bucket trowel of the mix and if the hair hangs off the trowel like a mans beard then the mix is correct. You need to either 2 coat...

Umpteen systems to choose from.

Ipswich sold out for next season before the end of this season. It is only a small ground about 26,000. They are talking about putting another stand on top of the Churchman stand. Us Colchester fans dont call it Portman road, we know it as Poorman road after their administration problems.

There is an article on here by 'simply the best' describing how to spray hardwall all day with out washing out.

Colchester based if I remember.

NO.

It would still crack as there is a material change from timber to block.

No cracks with this method!

Dot and dab the complete wall, making sure the plasterboard spans the old door frame.

Use a plastic arch bead

The best advice would be phone a plasterer!

Tell the customer not to slam the door as it may bring the ceiling down!

I put the scratcher over it.

Nice house, must have a decent council in Prestbury!

Don't use a cement grout on the concrete ,that idea died out about 40 years ago. The grout dries out quicker then the screed leaving the screed hollow. Just wet the concrete the lay the screed. 3 parts sand 1 part cement.