ᐅ Bricklayer / Painter / Plasterer

Learn what to consider for masonry, painting, and plastering work, as well as for the brickwork and exterior walls, to ensure your house remains durable, attractive, and retains its value!

Which Paint Color Is Best for a Prefabricated House (Drywall) with Painter’s Fleece?

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Bradyx86•20 May 2026 08:01

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Bradyx86 • 20 May 2026 08:01

Long crack in wallpaper (paintable fleece) with a hollow sound behind it

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StefanKA•14 May 2026 13:18

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StefanKA • 14 May 2026 13:18

Drilling into the exterior wall on the upper floor; creating an opening is not possible.

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scramer•28 Apr 2026 18:00

Answers: 3

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scramer • 29 Apr 2026 12:50

Ytong Aerated Concrete vs. Wienerberger Poroton T9

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sarajevo83•26 Apr 2026 21:08

Answers: 9

11ant • 28 Apr 2026 00:22

Is a 30 cm aerated concrete (e.g., autoclaved aerated concrete) wall sufficient?

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sarajevo83•9 Feb 2026 13:16

Answers: 50

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sarajevo83 • 27 Apr 2026 07:51

Cracks in Wall Opening Corners in EIFS Systems: Assessment

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Bavilo1988•21 Apr 2026 14:25

Answers: 2

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derdietmar • 21 Apr 2026 15:38

Light-colored base of the facade under the windowsill – is this normal?

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Fred•17 Apr 2026 21:11

Answers: 3

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Fred • 17 Apr 2026 22:00

Painting and Plastering Work – Quality of Third Coat Skimming on Walls

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drnaticy•11 Apr 2026 17:28

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drnaticy • 11 Apr 2026 17:28

Capillary moisture in perimeter insulation

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bvb0913•5 Apr 2026 20:40

Answers: 1

schubert79 • 6 Apr 2026 08:04

Long crack along the interior cladding of the sloped ceiling

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bvb0913•5 Apr 2026 20:24

Answers: 1

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Nauer • 5 Apr 2026 22:21

Proper preparation of tension ties in masonry—what is the correct professional approach?

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Sven•30 Mar 2026 14:00

Answers: 1

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hanghaus2023 • 30 Mar 2026 14:45

Plastering walls in an older building from around 1936, likely using lime plaster

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Roman78•30 Mar 2026 12:42

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Roman78 • 30 Mar 2026 12:42

Attach step to the terrace

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Tuelle•24 Mar 2026 14:41

Answers: 4

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MachsSelbst • 25 Mar 2026 08:31

To paint lime plaster or not?

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a_v_s•17 Mar 2026 11:37

Answers: 8

familie_s • 18 Mar 2026 10:31

Correctly Installing or Repairing Exterior Plaster / Render

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Planlos76•15 Mar 2026 10:02

Answers: 0

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Planlos76 • 15 Mar 2026 10:45

Exterior primer not applied uniformly?

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219eu•8 Mar 2026 09:29

Answers: 6

schubert79 • 10 Mar 2026 06:35

Full Renovation: Is Dust Under the Plaster a Serious Defect?

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pbmacros•3 Mar 2026 19:21

Answers: 2

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pbmacros • 4 Mar 2026 13:28

Exterior plaster becomes interior plaster – should it be removed or skim coated?

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Matti_13•22 Feb 2026 19:52

Answers: 2

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Matti_13 • 1 Mar 2026 08:08

Painting Over Skim-Coated Walls

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erwind2•24 Feb 2026 23:18

Answers: 0

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erwind2 • 24 Feb 2026 23:18

Removing oil-based paint from the wall

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Sylvia•11 Feb 2026 19:24

Answers: 1

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x0rzx0rz • 12 Feb 2026 09:30

Looking for recommendations on new exterior paint color to complement dark green window frames

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sunnyrobie•8 Feb 2026 23:44

Answers: 0

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sunnyrobie • 8 Feb 2026 23:44

Smooth concrete ceiling with lime plaster

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erwind2•26 Jan 2026 14:55

Answers: 6

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Alfredlima • 2 Feb 2026 14:24

Interior plaster (in the attic area, approximately 30–50 years old) is crumbling after removing the wallpaper. Should it all be taken down?

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AnnAnnA•26 Jan 2026 15:31

Answers: 1

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Grundaus • 26 Jan 2026 15:38

Paint Scraped Off – How to Prepare the Plaster Now?

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putzer0819•23 Jan 2026 15:28

Answers: 1

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putzer0819 • 23 Jan 2026 16:56

Applying wall filler/plaster around existing baseboards (skirting boards)

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erwind2•21 Jan 2026 22:57

Answers: 2

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erwind2 • 22 Jan 2026 09:31

Waterproofing slurry or water repellent treatment

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Matsta123•19 Jan 2026 17:29

Answers: 0

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Matsta123 • 19 Jan 2026 17:29

Damp spots on the foundation after thawing

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hoppelstrasse•15 Jan 2026 06:17

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hoppelstrasse • 15 Jan 2026 06:17

Damp spots on the base coat after thawing

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hoppelstrasse•14 Jan 2026 07:15

Answers: 0

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hoppelstrasse • 14 Jan 2026 07:15

Kitchen wall – former tile backsplash – re-plastering

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hoppelstrasse•12 Jan 2026 21:25

Answers: 4

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hoppelstrasse • 13 Jan 2026 23:31

Hollow clay brick or brick filled with wood fibers

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Luckyluuu•28 Jan 2021 20:00

Answers: 13

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nordanney • 12 Jan 2026 23:10

Hairline cracks and hollow rendering on exterior wall

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hoppelstrasse•12 Jan 2026 20:25

Answers: 0

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hoppelstrasse • 12 Jan 2026 20:25

Request for professional assessment (uncertainty after plastering work)

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martin_bing•12 Jan 2026 19:00

Answers: 2

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martin_bing • 12 Jan 2026 19:16

Microcracks in Old Drywall Panels

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Timon242•11 Jan 2026 17:07

Answers: 1

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Rumbi441 • 12 Jan 2026 16:00

Mounting LED strips between drywall and wooden beams

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Schul8er•7 Jan 2026 13:54

Answers: 2

DeepRed • 12 Jan 2026 11:00

Penetrating Moisture in the South Wall of the Old Building – Musty Odor

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Altbau37•9 Jan 2026 20:21

Answers: 2

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Altbau37 • 12 Jan 2026 09:59

Apply an additional coat of bituminous waterproofing to the base coat of the plaster.

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mariusf•11 Jan 2026 20:49

Answers: 3

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MachsSelbst • 11 Jan 2026 22:11

What type of plaster is this? Repairing a breakthrough in Liapor masonry (built in 2019)

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putzer0819•25 Dec 2025 22:20

Answers: 6

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putzer0819 • 9 Jan 2026 20:03

Older Building – Transition Between New Drywall Partition and Ceiling

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TheWitch•9 Jan 2026 14:36

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TheWitch • 9 Jan 2026 14:36

Moisture in New Construction: Drying the Shell After Rain – Risks and Proper Procedures

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thegreensmile•6 Jan 2026 12:11

Answers: 8

familie_s • 8 Jan 2026 20:25

Connection of Aquapanel Outdoor to Window — Compliant or Defective?

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Padi1986•7 Jan 2026 19:15

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Padi1986 • 7 Jan 2026 19:15

Plastering the Inside of a Garage: Should You Use Lime-Cement Plaster or Is Gypsum Plaster Sufficient?

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jolt•5 Jan 2026 15:51

Answers: 2

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Gerddieter • 5 Jan 2026 21:59

Wall construction for KfW 40 standard (monolithic or with external thermal insulation composite system) for a single-family house

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Markusba•24 Dec 2025 06:44

Answers: 16

11ant • 5 Jan 2026 15:34

Filling the Gap Between Wallpaper and Baseboard – Is Acrylic Caulk the Best Choice?

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Newbi23•3 Jan 2026 13:15

Answers: 2

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Zubi123 • 4 Jan 2026 21:32

Wall connection to wooden beam

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Chris2501•4 Jan 2026 21:09

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Chris2501 • 4 Jan 2026 21:09

Mold in Rental Apartment: Damp Wall, Measurement 0.5 – Expert Advice & Recommended Actions?

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jessicatump•2 Jan 2026 11:32

Answers: 4

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nordanney • 2 Jan 2026 20:33

Properly Preparing a Drywall: Removing Paint, Priming, and Repainting

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Reyman1•28 Dec 2025 06:57

Answers: 2

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Grundaus • 30 Dec 2025 16:26

Proper Repair of Cracks in Interior Plaster: Causes, Reinforcement Mesh, Effort & Costs Explained

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uweuweuwe•27 Dec 2025 13:18

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uweuweuwe • 27 Dec 2025 13:18

Unfinished Baseboard in Winter – Can It Cause Damage and What Should Be Done Now?

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uweuweuwe•27 Dec 2025 13:07

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uweuweuwe • 27 Dec 2025 13:07

Bricking Up a Window with Calcium Silicate Bricks and Insulation – Explanation of Cavity, U-Value, and Condensation

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Pascal2201•26 Dec 2025 23:34

Answers: 2

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csaf3256 • 27 Dec 2025 13:06

Non-woven wallpaper on aerated concrete blocks – primer, sealer, or a combination?

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Newbi23•20 Dec 2025 20:09

Answers: 2

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Newbi23 • 21 Dec 2025 17:44

Drywall Expansion Joint: Check for Compliance & Proper Sealing Tips

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r4id-91•11 Dec 2025 10:16

Answers: 1

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Nauer • 16 Dec 2025 16:04

Bubbles Forming While Applying Filler over Woodchip Wallpaper – Causes and Solutions?

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muellner1604•15 Dec 2025 23:11

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muellner1604 • 15 Dec 2025 23:11

Gable wall damaged by earthquake – crack has formed!

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Curiosius•1 Dec 2025 18:39

Answers: 30

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chand1986 • 14 Dec 2025 22:05

Embedding / Casting Beam Ends in Concrete – Which Protective Insulation to Use

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NoName77•8 Dec 2025 20:49

Answers: 3

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NoName77 • 13 Dec 2025 21:04

KfW40 Wall Construction: Aerated Concrete, Insulation & Brick Cladding – Experiences and Tips

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Buddy90•11 Dec 2025 07:48

Answers: 10

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Rübe1 • 12 Dec 2025 15:05

Remove rough scratch coat plaster for external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS)

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LarsKoch•13 Mar 2024 12:16

Answers: 3

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nordanney • 2 Dec 2025 13:34

Cheap paint or premium quality?

solarcolor•4 Nov 2025 15:41

Answers: 4

Tolentino • 1 Dec 2025 23:32

Cracks in the upper floor interior walls: settlement cracks or material movement?

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Bauherren2023•29 Nov 2025 21:14

Answers: 2

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Bauherren2023 • 1 Dec 2025 07:26

Filling joints, chips, and holes in drywall panels

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RobertHell•29 Nov 2025 22:57

Answers: 2

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ypg • 30 Nov 2025 23:16

Aerated concrete wall between living room and bedroom is too sound-permeable; which type of double-layer wall should be used instead?

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Angeliter•13 Nov 2025 13:51

Answers: 6

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nordanney • 25 Nov 2025 21:47

Sequence for Plastering a Solid Wall – Connecting a Drywall Partition

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daytona•25 Nov 2025 08:03

Answers: 0

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daytona • 25 Nov 2025 08:03

Cracks in the corners of drywall ceilings

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Coletrickle_7808•19 Nov 2025 07:57

Answers: 5

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daytona • 25 Nov 2025 07:46

Wall Finishes in Existing Buildings

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erwind2•17 Nov 2025 14:50

Answers: 6

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erwind2 • 22 Nov 2025 21:51

Plaster texture: fine but slightly abrasive

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PavorNocturnus•15 Nov 2025 21:02

Answers: 5

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wiltshire • 16 Nov 2025 10:59

Severe Efflorescence on the New Build House

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Ubibubi•11 Mar 2024 12:39

Answers: 5

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Ubibubi • 10 Nov 2025 08:52

Secure the boxing to the drywall ceiling using screws.

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Coletrickle_7808•9 Nov 2025 21:49

Answers: 4

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Jesse Custer • 9 Nov 2025 22:20

Placement and Installation of Movement Joints in a Drywall Ceiling

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RiversideHouse•8 Nov 2025 20:17

Answers: 3

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Teimo1988 • 9 Nov 2025 13:17

Plaster is coming off in the base area below the floor-to-ceiling window.

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Richard_•29 Oct 2025 21:22

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Richard_ • 29 Oct 2025 21:22

Interior Walls: Which Topcoat or Finish Layer Should I Use on My Wall?

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bossi15•28 Oct 2025 22:49

Answers: 1

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nordanney • 28 Oct 2025 23:09

Which paint brand is better: Brillux or Diessner?

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TipTap1•23 Oct 2025 15:52

Answers: 4

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wiltshire • 27 Oct 2025 15:33

Dissatisfied with plastering and painting work. How to proceed with defect correction?

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Robo987•25 Oct 2025 09:02

Answers: 35

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Robo987 • 26 Oct 2025 13:45

Older Building – Crack on Interior Side of Exterior Wall – Seeking Advice

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Heintje627•27 Sep 2025 23:37

Answers: 8

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chand1986 • 17 Oct 2025 14:11

Plaster surface for paintable fleece

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Mavvvin•13 Oct 2025 22:13

Answers: 1

Tolentino • 13 Oct 2025 22:26

Strange Spot on the Wall – What Could It Be?

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MarcomitZeh•13 Sep 2025 07:25

Answers: 7

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MarcomitZeh • 22 Sep 2025 15:50

Have tiles plastered in the bathroom

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Jsjsll00•14 Sep 2025 06:47

Answers: 2

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nordanney • 14 Sep 2025 18:27

Plaster bulging / continuous plaster crack around the surface

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MarcomitZeh•13 Sep 2025 07:12

Answers: 0

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MarcomitZeh • 13 Sep 2025 07:12

Plastered chimney over 5 years old without sealing – what should be done?

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Ulfert2025•31 Aug 2025 13:35

Answers: 4

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Ulfert2025 • 1 Sep 2025 09:57

Correcting Incorrect Color on Textured Exterior Plaster

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sir-edward•22 Aug 2025 18:28

Answers: 3

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sir-edward • 31 Aug 2025 21:58

Painting a wood ceiling (airless) – color recommendations?

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PATPATPAT•19 Mar 2025 10:20

Answers: 8

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SpeedyGam • 16 Aug 2025 20:14

Plaster Damage on Exterior Wall – Is the Builder’s Response Adequate?

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Blaexe90•13 Aug 2025 13:53

Answers: 16

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hanghaus2023 • 14 Aug 2025 14:14

Mixing red and white bricks?

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bewobau•10 Aug 2025 12:20

Answers: 30

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chand1986 • 14 Aug 2025 11:17

Mortaring a Basement Wall – Is It Worthwhile, or Is It Better to Just Apply Lime Plaster?

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Jankraft•17 Jul 2025 12:22

Answers: 1

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Nauer • 4 Aug 2025 14:25

Drywall Construction – Ceiling Deviation in New Construction

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Hey123456•28 Jul 2025 22:56

Answers: 4

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Allthewayup • 1 Aug 2025 16:08

Order of application: plaster – screed – drywall – plaster

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MST2025•25 Jul 2025 18:59

Answers: 8

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Mrnobody • 30 Jul 2025 03:21

Terrace Wall Adjacent to Neighbor – What Should We Consider?

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Bauherrin123•10 Jul 2025 18:48

Answers: 76

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chand1986 • 21 Jul 2025 14:45

Facing bricks / thin brick veneers possible – any experiences?

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Coletrickle_7808•20 Jul 2025 00:48

Answers: 1

11ant • 20 Jul 2025 10:53

Cladding of Roof Slope and Ceiling

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Irma9010•20 Jun 2025 08:05

Answers: 4

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Irma9010 • 13 Jul 2025 10:19

Crack in Balcony Slab of a House Built in 1961

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Bavilo1988•10 Jul 2025 08:24

Answers: 4

11ant • 10 Jul 2025 12:39

New Rental Property Construction – Plastering, Wallpaper, or Just Painting?

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goldfisch138•9 Jul 2025 15:42

Answers: 2

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goldfisch138 • 10 Jul 2025 08:58

Poroton bricks were laid without covering during rain.

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Bau_Schmitty•7 Jul 2025 20:12

Answers: 10

11ant • 9 Jul 2025 15:11

Selection of Stone for a New Single-Family House Construction

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Holzi68•26 Jun 2025 06:28

Answers: 13

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Teimo1988 • 2 Jul 2025 08:22

Is Knauf Perlfix from January 2018 still usable?

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Jens Kaufmann•5 Jun 2025 17:49

Answers: 0

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Jens Kaufmann • 5 Jun 2025 17:49

Facade discolored after 4 years

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alive&kicking•10 Dec 2024 15:22

Answers: 23

Musketier • 5 Jun 2025 15:55

Wall opening, reveal repair, plaster or base coat plaster

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Motero1•22 May 2025 12:17

Answers: 8

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Motero1 • 27 May 2025 00:17

Metalworker: is that good workmanship?

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NicolettaZ•20 May 2025 18:53

Answers: 6

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Allthewayup • 21 May 2025 07:47

Which exterior paint color to choose, not white?

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c1member•15 May 2025 10:48

Answers: 10

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Gerddieter • 17 May 2025 12:42

What type of masonry construction do you recommend for exterior walls?

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Buddy90•9 May 2025 21:42

Answers: 21

11ant • 13 May 2025 13:20

Question about interior and exterior masonry

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MarieWi•4 May 2025 09:42

Answers: 2

LarsBr80 • 7 May 2025 16:14

Repainting an Exterior Plaster Facade with a Limewash Coating

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Abrissbirne Ch•4 May 2025 18:48

Answers: 8

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nordanney • 5 May 2025 10:13

Renewing the base coat plaster on an old barn wall

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Oreider•8 Apr 2025 13:48

Answers: 2

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Oreider • 3 May 2025 13:30