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I'll re phrase the question How many 8x4x12mm cement boards do u rekon could be fitted by 2 men in a day not killing urself just a steady day

Does any1 know what's the going labour rate to install 12mm render carrier boards onto timber

Been having a go at silicon thin coat system Done a couple of jobs now using ewi 225 base then primer and 1.5 top coat Not been going to bad just get the odd patch on the 225 base coat doesn't seem to rub up great any tips or advice Also seems to pull in quite quick when I'm embedding the...

Cheers been told to put primer on 1st so should even out suction

Has any 1 used ewi 225 base coat straight onto brick /block iv been told it is applied 6mm with mesh embedded just checking is 6 mm OK Gonna top with silicon thin coat Newer used the ewi system only used ecorend or Johnstones and they both state 10mm thick Just seeing if any done 6mm...

Did you use Foilback board I know its ok for normal plasterboard just not sure on foil backed cheers

Has any1 stuck foil backed plasterboard with insta stick Got a little porch to plasterboard the outside wall has no cavity the wall has been battened so that's all good but there is a small reveal to plasterboard but don't wanna dab it with drywall adhesive as could have problems with damp...

It's an internal wood fibre board on the pitched ceiling and the external walls and meets an internal stud wall which is in plasterboard

Yep great thanks for the amazing advice

Hi I'm doing a job using wood fibre isolair topping with baumit rk70n on the external walls There is internal stud walls with plasterboard where they join what is the best to seal the join between the 2 Fibre tape or pavatex win tape Cheers

Hi I have some cornice I need applying Square room 4 internal corners Room size approximately 5mx4.3m Cornice is from plaster ceiling rose Traditional Victorian Plaster Coving London 150MM LPC072 Iv done the plastering and can do normal coving but not really done much fancy cornice so want it...

Was looking for some1 to quote to do the job not looking to do it myself as never used that gear Was more looking for some1 with experience with using that product

Has any1 used parex parlumiere clair and topped with parlumiere fin Any advise welcome Having to price up a job for a client I do alot of work for Any 1 local to rugely who as used this product What would be the rate per m2 would you think to charge labour only Thanks

Has any1 used parex parlumiere clair Parex parlumiere fin What's it like to use How thick do u apply the clair How thick do you apply the fin I'm gonna contact a parex rep to get some info but best to get some info of people who have used it thanks

Iv never done silicon thin coat done monochouche s&c ocr Been told its piece of piss but never done it looks easy enough and been told its easy just after a bit of advice to start with they've gone below the damp so that needs sorting