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    Patch plastering in a Victorian terrace

    @Brimstone can't argue with that mate. Just trying to save some costs where I can. I'm a pretty competent DIYer and did a plastering course so have some idea what I'm doing. The plasterer I had quote me said sand and cement and I wasn't too sure about it so asked here for a second opinion...
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    Patch plastering in a Victorian terrace

    @Cockney1 easy being an unhelpful keyboard warrior isn't it? Bell end.
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    Patch plastering in a Victorian terrace

    @hstoke I've read that lime is a proper job. But unsure how to go about doing it as the people I've had in have said sand cement etc. Do you just mix hydrated lime with sand and apply it?
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    Patch plastering in a Victorian terrace

    Ah okay cheers. That's pretty easy to do. Been told today to sand and cement it? Would that work?
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    Patch plastering in a Victorian terrace

    Hi, I'm renovating a Victorian terrace in Manchester and have chipped off some loose plaster round the front of the house. Not too sure how to go about fixing it now! I'm worried about doing it wrong and then getting damp patches. I was thinking I may need to plaster with lime? If so what...
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