Oil based undercoat as an exterior finish paint?
Painting & Decorating
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Can I use a quality oil based dark grey undercoat as a finish for exterior use? I like the dry colour and the sheen finish from this paint. Cheers.
pebbledashing alternatives
Plastering & Rendering
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15 answers
The pebbledashing on our house looks fairly unsightly. Are there any alternatives to repairing or replacing. How much more expensive are they?
Where to buy bathroom tiles
Tiling
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I thought I'd ask those "in the know". Where do you recommend buying bathroom tiles from? Are trades typically able to get a better deal when buying on behalf of customers? Thank you!
Hairline cracks on artex ceiling. Will it fall in?
Plastering & Rendering
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Hi 2 months ago I noticed a thin crack running along my ceiling I filled it and it was fine now I have a crack running along from the other wall and meeting the original crack. Now I’m worried that my ceiling is going to fall in. Will it ? …
Why is my tap dripping?
Plumbing
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Ok stupid question I guess, but why is my tap dripping? No matter how tightly I turn it, it continues to drip albeit slowly. What's the problem and how do I solve it?
What is skimming?
Plastering & Rendering
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20 answers
What is skimming or skim plastering? Is there a difference between skimming and plastering?
Plastering over wooden window frame
Plastering & Rendering
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16 answers
I have a pvc window, but the insides of the window is wood. Do I need to add anything onto the wood to keep the plaster intact ? Thanks in advance
Building regulation approval for chimney breast removal?
Building
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Is building regs approval required before removing a chimney breast from the 1st floor of a semi-detached house? Your help is appreciated :-)
Plastering over Artex that has asbestos in it
Plastering & Rendering
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Hi All, My father has done quite a bit of plastering over the years and he is quite good at it. He has agreed to come to our place to plaster our Artex ceiling in the living room, but he has never had to work on Artex so I thought …
Who to contact to paint a fence?
Fencing
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Do normal painter/decorators usually paint fences as well? Would it typically be fencing specialists that do that? Thank you!