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    plastering a conservatory ceiling

    hi what is the best way to plaster a large conservatory ceiling? I have many shallow angles . Would It be best to place stop beads on the joints? I have noticed that the joints are never even or level when I hold up a spirit level. obviously I would scrim all the joints on the ceiling.
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    plastering conservatory internal roof

    Evening guys. Got a job on next week which involves plastering a guardian roof on a conservatory. Plasterboard has been fitted. How would i get a good finish on the facets? Would you use a stop bead to get a nice clean line on the facets (angles)? I have added an image to show an example of what...
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    Nela s*p*r*lex trowel

    Hi guys I've been using my refina plazie for apply second coat of multi finish but finds that as its plastic the blade nicks quite easily. Thinking of getting a Nela s*p*r*lex trowel. Anyone using one? What's the best way to achieve a great finish with it?
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    blue grit on porous surfaces

    Hi guys could do with some wise advice if anyone can help me out. I have just started a job for a client , they have stripped the wallpaper from the walls of the bedroom ready for me to plaster. There is a lot of loose plaster on the walls so I have removed all of this on every wall leaving...
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    febond blue grit

    Hi guys ive got an artex ceiling that needs skimming. Ive scraped the artex and given coat of pva Ive applied febond blue grit aswell to give a key. Its says to wait minium of 24hr before skimming ontop of the blue grit. Do I need to pva the blue grit before I skim?
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    preparing concrete walls for plastering

    Hi guys need some advice. I have just moved into a new bungalow which needs some work doing. stripped the wallpaper from hallway , walls are smooth concrete. What is best solution to prepare these walls for skimming? Pretty sure pva isn't the solution as concrete will just soak up water so...
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    preparing concrete walls

    Hi guys need some advice. I have just moved into a new bungalow which needs some work doing. stripped the wallpaper from hallway , walls are smooth concrete. What is best solution to prepare these walls for skimming? Pretty sure pva isn't the solution as concrete will just soak up water so fast...
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    plastering a sloping ceiling

    Hi guys im going to plaster my bathroom ceiling which has a sloping ceiling. Ive scraped the artex back and uni-bonded it all over. I am going to do it in two sections. I need some guidance as whether I need to place a stop bead right along the joint where the two boards originally meet? Or can...
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    for sale Bona floor finish

    I have Bona floor finish for sale top quality product. Loads left over from a recent job. 5 litre tubs unopenened all fully sealed! inbox me for details or contact me 07850050434
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    ceiling has fibreboard

    Hi guys anyone know if you can skim on top of fibreboards?
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    using stop beads below bay window wall

    Hi guys ive gotta skim a bay window wall in my house but not 100% sure what is the best way to position the stop beads on the wall below the bay windows. The wall is kinda in 6 little sections and the angles are really acute. Will i need to stick the stop beads back to back to one another so...
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