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    Plastering over metal beam and problem areas

    Hi all, helping my father with some renovations and need advice prepping for plastering around some door openings he’s had put in. I’ve done a fair amount of plastering on my own house but I’m not a professional. These are probably stupid questions but any advice would be appreciated! First...
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    Plasterboard repair to original plaster

    Thanks mate, good to have my mind put at ease.
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    Newbie alert

    So far no hospitalisation, calling that a win.
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    Newbie alert

    Indeed you have.
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    Plasterboard repair to original plaster

    Thanks mate, is bonding coat ok in these lightweight blocks? That’s what I’ve bought but read that it should be hardwall used on block work? Can easily get some if that’s what I need.
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    Newbie alert

    Hi all, quick introduction since I’m told it’s the polite thing to do! Total novice here attempting a diy home renovation and about to tackle plastering for the first time so this seems like the place to come to. Look forward to some stupid questions! Cheers, Ollie
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    Plasterboard repair to original plaster

    Hi all, Need some newbie advice, had to repair a couple of broken breeze blocks in a dividing wall. Ended up replacing with a wooden frame so I could run radiator pipes into the wall at the same time. I plan to plasterboard over the frame and blend this into the old plaster with a light skim...
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