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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

Professional Methods for Painting Over Fresh Plaster Surfaces Most homeowners look at a fresh pink wall and want to add

Homeowners often spot a fallen paint chip and assume a quick dab of emulsion is the solution. My experience restoring

Most homeowners wait with bated breath for their walls to dry, expecting a mirror-smooth finish every time. I have seen