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How to skim coat uneven walls?
Hi there, I have some slightly uneven surfaces on my walls (see pic - small chips in plaster, old paint, etc) and I want to prepare them for painting. Gyprock have several different products such as topping compound, easy flow all purpose compound, ultra-top topping compound, easy finish topping compound… which one should…
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How to replace fireplace brickwork?
hi there, I have this fireplace, the chimney has been taken out and there was an old gas heater installed. I would like to replace the damaged vertical bricks, which I presume form a lintel, and then take out the bricks that were later inserted (see pic). Also please note that there is a steel lintel under the more…
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How to level a toilet floor?
Hi there, I’m doing up the smallest room and the floor bulges up slightly towards the toilet. It’s not damp and seems fine. Should I just level the floor and get a plumber to install the new toilet? Or should I get a plumber to look at it before installing the new toilet? Also what order should I do things? Should I…
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How to mix lime with hardwall plaster?
Hi there, how much hydrated lime should I add to Gyprock Hardwall Pladter for best plaster finish? Cheers
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How to render concrete wall?
hi, I need to re-render some parts of this wall, but I don’t know how to create this textured finish, to match the rest of the house. Perhaps it’s just done with a paint roller? Cheers, Greg
