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Thanks @MitchellMc I decided to call Sika, as I’m using their adhesive, and ask how thick I can apply the adhesive. And they said the most is 10mm ...

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I have purchased a shower base with a built in fall. The puddle flange has already been fitted and sealed. However, as you can see, the puddle flange ...

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Thanks @JacobZ Can you tell me what is your source of info? There doesn’t appear to be anything I can find that refers to the use of this in a wet ...

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Hi @JacobZ , Just jumping in here as this thread is about the Dunlop Fibre Cement Joint Compound. Is this product suitable for stopping up Villaboard ...

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Well gentlemen! I ended up going to the source, as I found out there’s a CSR trade centre not far from me! And I have to say, I’m a little bit proud o ...

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So it seems none of my local bunnings stock hardwall plaster..! Which is a bit of a hurdle!!

Building a Reputation

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Ah!! That's frustrating, I hadn't factored in that amount of time! The building is currently not being lived in and is unheated and I'm in Melbourne. ...

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Ah right okay! Can you advise how long it should be left to dry before painting? The video only states a 'few' days... What happens if you do end u ...

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Hi @squeakysim Using a fan should help with the curing time. I don't recommend using a heater as heated artificial accelerated curing can cause the ...

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Morning @squeakysim @EricL and @Nailbag has pointed out the same thinking I have. As long as the paper is bonded then I really dont see an issue. You ...

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Hi @squeakysim I think as long as you're confident on how secure the painted paper is to the plasterboard, or in other words will take the weight o ...

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Hi @squeakysim If the paper is still properly bonded to the wall and it takes a lot of effort to remove it, I believe that it would be ok not to re ...

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Hi @squeakysim, I'll give a quick summary. Tidy up the walls and remove any dust or debris, then apply Dunlop Multipurpose Water Based Primer as a ...

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Hi @squeakysim, The Dunlop Acrylic Render should be left 6-8 hours before adding the topcoat. You can see further information here - Dunlop Multipur ...

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Hi @squeakysim, You should get away with just using mortar because of how narrow the gaps are. You may just need to apply it in a few layers to allo ...

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Hello @squeakysim We're just currently waiting for an answer from our supplier. We'll follow them up tomorrow and try and get an answer from them. ...

Building a Reputation

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I have purchased a shower base with a built in fall. The puddle flange has already been fitted and sealed. However, as you can see, the puddle flange ...

Building a Reputation

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Well gentlemen! I ended up going to the source, as I found out there’s a CSR trade centre not far from me! And I have to say, I’m a little bit proud o ...

Building a Reputation

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So it seems none of my local bunnings stock hardwall plaster..! Which is a bit of a hurdle!!

Building a Reputation

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Ah!! That's frustrating, I hadn't factored in that amount of time! The building is currently not being lived in and is unheated and I'm in Melbourne. ...

Building a Reputation

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Ah right okay! Can you advise how long it should be left to dry before painting? The video only states a 'few' days... What happens if you do end u ...

Building a Reputation

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Thanks again! It’s there a ready mixed (or smaller) product I could use for the plaster top coat instead of buying a whole bag of plaster and lime? Th ...

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Thanks @JacobZ @Nailbag @Dave-1 ! There's no plasterboard, the wall is hard plaster with lining wallpaper on top that's painted blue. Moving left to ...

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Thanks @JacobZ I’ve done the fine coat render on the main part of the wall, unfortunately I’ve not got the finish anywhere near as smooth/flat as I ...

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