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    Bonding bubbles.

    Put a strong mix of pva on it. Let that dry, then when it comes to skimming pva it again and skim when the pva gone tacky.
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    Removing radiators

    Anyone had any bad experiences removing a radiator to skim in behind it? Doing a reskim on a house from top to bottom and 2 of the three rads I've taken off so far, the valves have started leaking. It's not as if I've gone in heavy handed to take them off. They're fairly old rads & valves & they...
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    First Proper reskim - advice needed

    Hereford, whys that?
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    First Proper reskim - advice needed

    I have priced to skim ceilings & walls throughout the house. All rooms are a manageable size and can easily be done on my own. Ive allowed 2 weeks to do it.
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    Mixing drill

    Why would you say 100v is better? That would mean forking out for a transformer too.
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    First Proper reskim - advice needed

    Ive been working for a builderr for the past 6 years and have been taught how to plaster on the job by one of the old boys (who was self taught). Therefore never had any proper training, nor do i know much of the correct terminoligy that you all use on here, but I can easily plaster to a good...
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    Mixing drill

    Thanks for all the advice so far. Ive narrowed it down to a couple of options, any advice is appreciated: BRAND NEW DEWALT D21510 240V 240VOLT 710WATT PLASTERERS MIXER DRILL DRILL M14 on eBay! Makita UT2204 Mixer 240v UT2204NP/2 | eBay Tecmix TM 1100 1100W Mixer Drill 230V | Screwfix.com
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    Mixing drill

    I work for a builder so don't plaster that frequently. Mix about a bag at a time.
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    Mixing drill

    Am in the market for a mixing drill, all the big brands (makita, belle etc) are a little out of my price range. Anybody got any advice or recommendations? Looking to spend around £100
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