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Removing flaking paint from corniceProbably too late to help, I found this when I was looking for an answer to the same problem, so maybe I can help the next person.
If you want to take off the paint… Spike replied 20 March 2011 ago SpikeMar 20, 2011 5:50 pm Alfresco ceiling damage.hey
first thing you must do is figger out what exactly it is either gyprock or fibro( soffit lining ). good news is if you just put your foot through gyprock then it can… Glennb replied 3 April 2011 ago tiled roofMaybe a builder to get inside the roof and see where its tracking from. Leaks are difficult to nail Slate floor flakingI would take a trip down to the local Bunnings or Mitre 10 and chat to one of the men there. how to repaint a garage roller doorHi
we had the painter who repainted the rest of the house paint two garage doors- i didnt watch the process but he cleaned them, washed them, treatedthem or someting and… jtnru replied 14 April 2011 ago jtnruApr 14, 2011 10:53 pm Our front verandah has a leak when it rainsI'm hoping someone can help me. When it rains, water gets in downstairs via the upstairs verandah. We think it is because the tiles on the verandah were not installed (by… tracyel started a topic 16 April 2011 ago Fix a hole in my wall due to roller blindUnless the new screws go into timber the same thing will eventually happen again.
You will need special plugs for gyprock fixing or toggle bolts etc because gyprock… Gap betweek wall and corniceCommonly referred to as a floating cornice where the cornice is no longer secured to the wall. You could use no more gaps but the crack will keep appearing until you… cork tiles liftingI have cork floor tiles that are bubbling up in the centre. From what I can see they appear to be only stuck down along the edges. Perhaps they were self adhesive. Any… Water dripping sound in the wallHi, All
Just want to seek any pre experience from the forum
I have recently notice water dripping sound in the wall away from the barthroom… ECOECO replied 30 May 2011 ago I really need HELP from Homeoners!! PleaseHi,
If you are in victoria i would call the Building Commission and make a complaint about the solar panel company. Then i would pay a builder to find out why the leak is… deepsJun 15, 2011 2:06 pm New DIY kits available for ugly grout.Hi Everyone
We are recieving great comments on our DIY grout colour sealing products if you would like to protect your grout or maybe just change the colour of your grout… Floating floorboards or normal boards?definately a laminate floor the peeling is inherant with water damage has the water issue been resolved cause laying a new floor will only repeat the problem if water… Cracks in Wallswithvishalpawar, you also don't say what are the foundations like. What is the soil type? What are the contours of the block, is the site cut and fill and if yes, on which… Lex replied 9 July 2011 ago Damp problem under wooden house.If water from your neighbours property is flowing onto yours it is their responsibility to contain it on their property and deal with it. Have a chat with your neighbour,… What to do first?Remove skirting boards
Paint(and allow to complete dry/cure)
Sand and polish
Re attach skirting boards
Clean up
Thats how I would do… Bonded Asbestos Removal/Spraying TimberHi All,
Firstly, this is my first post and if it's in the incorrect section, I appologise.
Secondly, I have a question!
I ahve recently removed some asbestos sheets… borals started a topic 19 July 2011 ago Iron Railing on balconyDepending on where you live but there is bound to be a set of handrail standards, which should be followed, should anyone ever topple over the rail and sue you. Floating floor and tile adhesiveHi
Yes you will have to remove all the old adhesive by using a scraper. If it is not removed than there could be a bonding issue.
Craig Casa2Aug 03, 2011 8:31 am Our house is a disgustingly ugly 1970s brown brick house with the lovely 70s touches - one being the lovely robes with brown doors. I'm trying to work out if there is a… Rendering concrete floorI don't think it is possible to make them look now again that way. Problems are that you have to thoroughly prepare the slabs so whatever you use will stick, then you have… Light fitting.your lucky im not an electrical inspector.. or id be emailing them with your details.. hairline cracked shower baseWe do fibreglass repairs to semi trailer where I work, my understanding is that there will be a gelkote over the top of the actual fibreglass which would need to be rubbed… How to remove external roller shuttersWe have a 1920s weatherboard house that has aluminium roller shutters installed on the external windows. They really don't suit the style of the house and we'd like to… citygal started a topic 27 August 2011 ago Roof RepairsYes, I am still looking to have the roof repaired but have to get the funds together camelia replied 1 September 2011 ago cement productsThanks for your reply bashworth.
I will have a look for a smaller premixed bag.
I personally wouldn't mind buying it in bucket as I dont have anything at home to mix it… drsmith replied 2 September 2011 ago Pool coping repairWe have a fibreglass pool with 400x400 pavers for copings. When they installed it, they used mortar on the concrete beam and some adhesive on the fibreglass to set the… od started a topic 3 September 2011 ago Storm water drain blocked - help please?Can you find a storm water on the street that is in line with the pipe direction?
The best way tell where it should be is on the original plans from when the house was… eimajSep 13, 2011 5:22 pm Bathroom Leaking ProblemI have exactly the same problem, turn out to be shower head tap is loose, when i shower, they get shower too inside the wall. rojak1 replied 23 September 2011 ago Nylon plasterboard anchorsDon't know about the loads quoted but I have been using these anchors for years with no problems. Must have used over 100.
To get the maximum load I would have thought… Refinishing Stone BenchtopsLike Kyton I thought engineered stone contained quartz...at least that's what it looks like in my Caesarstone benches, then again different colours would probably have a…
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