June 2007
How To Fill Gaps Between Walls & Pipes
by 8 othersHow To Fill Gaps Between Walls & Pipes:
A more flexible filler is required to bond the two surfaces. An applicator of foam filler is the best method of bridging the gap. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully before applying th...
How To Fill In The Gaps Between Skirting Boards & Walls
by 8 othersHow to fill in the gaps between skirting boards and walls:
A more flexible filler is required when sealing two different materials such as plaster and wood. An ordinary interior filler will lead to the gap re-opening, as it cannot tolerate any kind...
How To Fill Up Holes In Plaster
by 8 othersHow to fill up holes in plaster:
Holes and cracks are fairly common on a plaster surface. The main reason is due to movement in the structure or busy areas cracking corners or dented areas caused by moving furniture. Use a scraper to cut into the cra...
How To Remove Ceramic Tiles
by 8 othersHow To Remove Ceramic Tiles:
If the tiles are being removed due to one or two being cracked or damaged, it may be advisable to replace the damaged tiles, see Replacing a damaged ceramic tile for more details. If the surface is going to be re-tiled, i...
How To Remove Polystyrene Tiles
by 8 othersRemoving Polystyrene Tiles:
Cover furniture and fittings before starting. Look for a loose tile, or a tile in a central position. Lever the tile carefully using a scraper. This should now give access to the surface under the tiling.
Gently push the ...
