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Hi all, I need to plaster a dining room ceiling that currently has artex on. The peaks on the artex are between 10mm-20mm. I have taken a small sample and will be sending it for testing for asbestos. If by some miracle it comes back clear then it`s a scrape and overboard but if not I can`t...

hi, can anyone recommend a site radio that runs off mains and battery and one that i can plug an ipod nano into it? getting bored of smooth extra radio! cheers

Hi all, I have a wall which needs to be replastered following a water leak. It caused the existing plaster to blow and that has all been removed back to brick. The leak has been dealt with and the wall appears totally dry without any obvious signs of salt residue. Would it be best to treat the...

i recently broke my plaziflex trowel and am after the above mentioned trowel as a replacement but cannot find one anywhere???? i just need a replacement blade not the handle but I've tried refina and loads of other suppliers but everyone is out of stock! what is going on?????

Hi...I've posted something similar before but wanted advice on whether you think this will work..... I recently dot and dabbed and skimmed a wall that had previously been skimmed. There was a double doorway in the wall previously as when you tap the wall you can hear part of it is solid and...

Hi, I recently patched up a doorway in my wall by screwing a timber framework within the existing door frame and then screwed plasterboard to it so the face of the board finished flush with the existing surrounding plaster, I then scrimmed the joints between the existing wall and the...

Hi all, I`ve done plenty of jobs for friends without problems but recently had the same problem occur twice. I`ve skimmed over a painted ceiling and a painted wall. PVA`d as per instructions beforehand (5:1, 1:3 water/pva). After the first coat has been applied the paint has bubbled up in...

Hi, I`ve done some plastering for friends for some time but recently had 2 jobs where I`ve experienced a certain problem and don`t know why? It`s occurred twice now and it`s occurred when I`ve skimmed over a painted wall and ceiling. I`ve done this plenty of times and never had this happen...

Hi, I have to plaster the wall that runs up the side of my stairs and the wall above them (if that makes sense). What do you guys use for access so you can reach the top and that won`t block your way when doing the lower part of the wall?

Hi guys. What is the best and most effective ways to cover carpets to protect them from any plaster splats? I`ve used the sticky carpet protector on a roll but it tears off real easy so looking for a more substantial option. Thanks

Hi all, Just joined so thought I`d say hi and introduce myself. Name`s Al (aka Turkish) and I plaster part time only around existing job and even then I don`t do a hell of alot but thought I`d join as always like to learn tips from those in the know! :RpS_thumbsup: Turkish