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    Lime Finish Over Chimney Breasts

    I'm currently on a project renovating the interior of a 17th Century house using lime render with coarse hair, and lime finish on a variety of backgrounds.Some of the rooms have chimney breasts which I've been applying a coat of lime finish to (ie. plastering over old existing lime finished...
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    Applying Lime Plaster

    Here's a question: I'm using lime plaster to go over an old lime plastered wall. Before laying the lime, I need to apply an adhesive to the wall - which one would give the best bonding qualities?
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    To Insulate & Plaster a Conservatory Roof

    Thanks for the info....customer is now considering this option
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    To Insulate & Plaster a Conservatory Roof

    Had an interesting job request this week. A customer has a conservatory (5m x4m), he wants the roof insulated then plasterboarded & plastered. Reason, "too hot in the summer to enjoy, and too cold (losing up to 90% of heat) in the winter". Anyone tackled this type of project?
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    Woman Plasterer!

    Good for her... Features at Cambridge News | Builders' demolition job on gender stereotyping
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    Plaster Estimator Calculator

    I found this to be really useful - it's a real time-saver, especially on bigger projects Estimate and Calculate Volume of Plaster Internal
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    Still the best paddle mixer

    Yesterday bought a new paddle for my Eibenstock 1800w mixer drill....I've had this (superb) drill 7 years now, and in my opinion still remains the best on the market.
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    Has plastering now become split into different formats

    After 25 years on the trowel, I still believe after finishing plastering a wall or ceiling, no other building trade can offer the same feeling of job satisfaction
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