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Hi Folks,

I'm installing a stainless steel laundry tub and I was wondering what is the best silicon to use to seal the waste. I have half a tube of gutter silicon and was wondering whether or...

Thanks RPMT,

I'm using 3mm spacers. I'll retire the mallet and use a 12mm notch trowel.

If that's your cleaning regime then make sure you use grey grout :U

Hi All,

I have a "simple" task of tiling a floor with an area 2m x 3m.

The tiles are 300x300mm and I'm using a 10mm notch trowel at 60 degrees as recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. ...

Skirting on after the tiling. A better finish and the skirting won't sit in water after mopping the floor.

welcome to the forum.

If the area is not too large and relatively flat then the area can be built up with tile adhesive.

:doh: That's how you use the mitremasta

http://www.gyprock.com.au/about/hpw/wGYP7660_DIY_Guide.pdf

sorry about the redundant thread :-

Hi Rod,

I've read the links on your site relating to cutting mitre joins for cove cornices but what if the ceiling is sloped? I picked up a Gyprock plastic mitremasta at bunnings and was...

Hi Rod,

I decided to follow your previous instructions and widen the join. But thanks for the tip on removing the plaster. The sad thing is that I'm running out of things to plaster just when...

Hi All,

Is it necessary to plaster the internal angle between the ceiling and the wall, if I'm going to install a cove cornice?

many thanks Rod,

The bulge is on the bottom last metre of the wall and gradually gets worse. What's the best way to remove the tape? Do I just dig it out with a blade?

Alas, I had a few problems with the butt jointing and was wondering what are the common remedies for the following?

1) protruding bulge under the tape corresponding to where the gap between the...

postscript, as recommended by the guys the wafer screws are the way to go, the wife has got used to the exposed screw heads after I told her that at least it won't fall on her head. I used the SEH...

Rod, as an aside, what should be the consistency of the base coat? I see that you recommend "wet" but I seem to make it too stiff and thus it is hard to work out from under the tape.

I'm in the process of cladding an external laundry with harditex and plan on using the rockcote textured system.

Thanks Rod,

Keep adding to your youtube how-to plaster video library. I, like many, have found them a valuable resource.

Hi All,

I'm about to butt joint villaboard and I'm following Rod's site http://www.how2plaster.com/tapejoin.html

There is one thing that I'm not entirely sure about and seek clarification. ...

Hi All,

I'm planning on plaster joining an internal corner of villaboard where one face of the corner is recessed and the otherside is not. What is the best way to complete the join?

many thx, NCArcher

I have two lights with separate switches in the same room. Can I use a single dimmer for both lights?

Hi Folks, my neighbour has a Norfolk Island pine (I believe that's the name??) planted near the fence line (about 8 years old, 4 metres high) and the roots have made there way into my yard and are...

What is a good ratio of sand, cement and lime for a mortar mix to repair the ridge capping? I will flexipoint afterwards.

Thanks Jack,

What was the pissa pipe made from and where did you position it and what angle (from the horizontal)?

Folks, I'm replacing the guttering on a bay window that has a spout (no down pipe) to divert the water out to the front of the house away from the bay eaves and window. The guttering is zincalume...

Is there a quick way to remove all the air bubbles? I filled the tube from the garden hose and it took a while to release all the bubbles. Is it best to fill the tube by siphoning water from a...

Against better judgment, I'm going for the flush finish. At the hardware I found two types of screws for villaboard. Firstly, the one Bazza suggested "S" point self embedding head countersunk...

Thx Bloss,

But alas, I've already shelled out for 12 metres of clear 12mm tubing (not cheap!!). The garden hose idea did cross my mind and in the future when I need greater lengths I'll make up...

Thanks for the options Bazza. I have smaller centres around 450mm. Are the self embedding screws for timber readily available from a hardware store?

Thanks bazza, the shed ceiling is rather low and may take a buffeting over time.

Are plasterboard bugle screws ok to fix villaboard to the ceiling? I've used fibre cement nails on the walls.

I plan on using a water level to set the guttering fall. I was going to use clear tubing and was wondering what minimum diameter of tubing should I use and what length is manageable?

The info on my packet of stainless steel screws indicates it is ok for aluminium sheeting. I'll be using them with stainless steel washes to fix some aluminium flashing.

Thanks Mick,

I thought of patching with a piece of aluminium off-cut and gutter silicon, but I think the pop rivet plus silicon is a better method and result.

Hi All,

What is the best way to plug holes in aluminium sheet roofing? The hole is around 5 mm.

Thanks Guys,

Adam, I have about 12 L/M of joints. What do I need to set the joints with?

Thanks Doog.

I'm having second thoughts about not using a textured finish. Any recommendations on a easy textured coating paint/systems?

Hi folks,

I plan to use blueboard/harditex to externally clad my back shed because of its durability/strength (7.5mm thick). I don't want a textured finish and was wondering what are my options...

Hi All,

I'm planning on re-cladding (external) a timber framed shed with either Hardiflex or Harditex sheeting. I'm not sure whether or not the Hardiflex (6mm) will cope with frequent collisions...

What is the correct setup for bonding the pool mesh and metal pool fence where a pool pump is installed in the pool zone? Is a separate bonding conductor run from the earth bar of the switchboard...

I'm in the process of repointing some external brickwork and was wondering how long should I wait before cleaning the smears off the bricks?

Also is there a product/solution better than diluted...

Hi Folks,

I've got a length of treated pine with the following markings AS2858 669 origin radiated pine S(F7). What does the S(F7) mean and how does it (if it does...) relate to the MGP rating...

Hi folks,

I'm about to cut and fasten villaboard internally to a timber frame but I was wondering what is done where the villaboard meets the window/door frame. Should the architrave be butt up...

I see the advantage of laying them vertically.

Rod, are the nibblers specifically for fibro sheeting?

Do I need to use the "Hardie" basecoat, topcoat and perforated paper when joining? ...

I'm planning to line the internal walls of my laundry with villaboard and I'm following the James Hardie installation manual. I need to cut the board to fit around a window. What is the best way to...

:2tsup: Many thanks. I've been practising the truckies hitch, clover hitch and bow line.

Since we're on the topic of knots, what's a good knot for securing the sash cord to the weight for a...

Yep..that's it, the truckies hitch...now to give it a go!!

There is a knot that is commonly used to secure loads on trailers/utes and trucks where the ends of the rope can be pulled to tighten the tension. Does anyone know the name of the knot and how to...

Guys, Will the residue cause any problems if I don't clean it?

I'm planning on covering the walls with villaboard.

I plan on adding some noggings to my timber shed. The shed is about 50 years old and constructed with oregon timber. Would it be ok to use treated pine for the noggings or is it a fire risk?