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Skimming vs replastering is decided by the condition of the plaster already on the wall. A skim coat can smooth

Wait a minimum of four to seven days after a skim coat before painting, and up to six weeks for

Learning how to plasterboard a ceiling is one of the more physically demanding DIY jobs a homeowner can take on.

Remove old plaster without damaging the brickwork underneath comes down to three things: the right tools, the correct angle, and

A customer in Durham City asked us last spring why her three-year-old render was already streaked green and cracking at

You’ve sketched the extension on the back of an envelope, the builder’s quoted, and now you’re staring at floor plans

Most homeowners view plastering as a single layer of pink mud that magically smooths out a room. However, at Plasterers

Expanding foam turns up on building sites and in DIY tool kits all over Durham and across the rest of

Most DIY enthusiasts view a bag of backing plaster as a simple filler that should behave like thick mud. I

Many homeowners view a fresh skim coat as a simple cosmetic layer that should behave like thick paint. I have