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Danny replied to the thread Hairline Cracks Keep Coming.when I built my office I plastered it then thought at that point it would be a good time to board out the loft above.. cracked the...
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I hardly use my trowel now literally only for laying on. I can't believe for so many 15 years I worked so hard...get it right with the...
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I barely use a trowel after laying on, no water at all, don’t even touch the flat brush any more. That alone makes it’s a stronger set...
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So this is my carpet float. I find it's way less harsh than any sponge float I've tried. It sounds like my process is different to most...
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Danny replied to the thread Sponge Float plastering in 2026.My problm is I don't have the pain threshold to put it on at the moment. Might be a proper chancer and roll it on as well
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I held off sponging for the last 20 years but finally cracked, started using one a few months ago, by far the best finish you'll get...
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You do realise that Danny is going to end up buried under his chimney stack now, don't you? This is exactly why you don't give little...
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Danny replied to the thread Log burner install.Ah yes Of course.. the only way I know now is slow and slower
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Take the surround out and knock off the plaster. There’s usually what’s called “the builders opening” which is the basic opening prior...
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This was after I removed the old 60’s fireplace in the back room. You can see the brick infill around the old back boiler and the...
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Danny replied to the thread Log burner install.So I through the 4x2 into each brick?
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I use refina and the orange medium faithfull ones. But I'm going to grab the new Ox one next, they look ok. (I think they're way...
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Sponge floats are shite compared with a carpet float. Get yourself a bit of carpet mate. I'll take a picture of the type I've got tomorrow.
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Danny replied to the thread Sponge Float plastering in 2026.I don't have any carpet so anybody recommend a sponge float?
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Danny replied to the thread Sponge Float plastering in 2026.I am going to give it a go? Got this little cupboard in my office.... Well it was going to be a bathroom but now a cupboard. If it...
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Danny replied to the thread Sponge Float plastering in 2026.I have to say I think its the only trade where you can safely blame the material....
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I've mentioned this before; I have had a carpet float in my armoury for over thirty years. It doesn't get used very often, but when...
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Been using a sponge for the last year wish I knew about/trusted it 24 years ago, my body and joints wouldn’t be so knackered out now...
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Missed the 2010's obsession with sponge floating well timed skim, yes there may be times you want to keep the coat live, by all means...
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No Not norm. You 'can' use it - if needs be. If it's only a small cupboard, initially knock up enough for the whole area (+ 10%) mix...
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Danny replied to the thread Sponge Float plastering in 2026.yep I appreciate that :D the forum is probably over 20 years old and it use to be a hot topic... just curious if it has now become the...
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If using a sponge speeds things up I'd rather take longer and plaster homes correctly Danny. My customers pay me for my time so I earn...
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Now its 2026 and @algeeman mentioned to me about sponge float skimming.... So, who is using a sponge for skimming? I tried it many...
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Danny replied to the thread Log burner install.I dont think my chimney breast is even that wide :-\
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Height about 800mm
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Danny replied to the thread Log burner install.what are your opening dimensions? Got so much to work out and think about
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Danny replied to the thread Log burner install.So basically there was not enough gap between bones and joint was inflaming and swelling up and that what started pinching
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Danny reacted to Steve Brown's post in the thread Flue liner in old cottage needed or not what's your thoughts on this if fitting a wood stove with
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Definitely liner, it's belt and braces.
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