Putting Up Curtains
If your window is spanned by a timber beam, make pilot holes with a bradawl and screw each track bracket into place. Use screws long enough to penetrate the plaster, (up to 18mm (3/4in) thick in old houses,) and ... [... more]
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Assorted Washproof Plasters, Pack of 150
 This box of 150 assorted washproof plasters are ideal for topping up your first aid boxes whether at home or in the office. The plaster allows the injury to breathe and heal quickly whilst protecting wounds from unnecessary infection. The washproof ... [... more]
£12.99
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No More Nails Strips - 19 x 50mm, 12 Strips
Extra strong adhesive for interior and exterior use Instant grab adhesive is an ideal replacement for nails and screws. No More Nails bonds instantly to wood, metal, brick, stone, plaster and most plastics. Strip adhesive will hold up to 2.75kg Size: 19 ... [... more]
£2.89
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Micro Washproof Plaster Kit
Small and compact Contains 24 easy pull and apply washproof plasters [... more]
£2.79
Staples UK |
Spray Plaster - 2 Pack
Ideal for minor cuts and grazes 25ml can Seals out dirt and contamination Forms a transparent film that can last all day until washed off Sold in packs of 2 [... more]
£8.99
Staples UK |
Micro Fabric Plaster Kit - 24 Pack
Small and compact Contains 24 easy pull and apply fabric plasters [... more]
£2.79
Staples UK |
Fitting Short Shelving With Brackets
The way the brackets will be secured to the wall will depend on the type of wall in question, walls will commonly be brick or block covered in plaster, plasterboard or lathe and plaster studding, or, brick or block dry lined with plasterboard. ... [... more]
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Radiators
To find the position of the studs behind plasterboard, lightly knock on the wall while moving sideways - the studs should sound solid while the spaces between should sound hollow. It is not so easy to locate the studs holding up lathe and plaster ... [... more]
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Bench Grinder
All you need to do is set the width and depth of the blades (typically Diamond Blades) and running the chaser up or along a wall will put two parallel cuts into brick, plaster, cement and similar building materials which can then be easily ... [... more]
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Useful Calculators
Plaster Estimator Calculator - calculate plaster. Enter the width & length or height of the wall or ceiling to be plastered in metres. The results will be provided for 25kg bags of bonding, browning, hardwall, multi finish, board finish, & 1st ... [... more]
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Tiling Over Tiles
If any tiles are loose, prise them out and fill the space with plaster filler. Dont worry about repairing any loose or missing grouting. The next layer of tile adhesive will cover it. ... [... more]
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Plastering A Wall
Wait until the plaster reaches the stage where, with a steel float, you can smooth the surface without removing the plaster. Reaching this stage will take approximately 1 hour, depending on the temperature of the ... [... more]
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