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!

Cracks: Drywall / Cavity Wall / Solid Wall

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lolerloler•25 Feb 2018 12:06

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lolerloler • 1 Mar 2018 23:03

Repairing a sand-lime brick wall with mortar

DieScholz´ens•20 Nov 2017 10:23

Answers: 6

DieScholz´ens • 27 Feb 2018 19:48

Looking for suppliers of facing bricks – Röben, Hagemeister, etc.

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king_20001•31 Jan 2018 08:49

Answers: 13

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Caidori • 27 Feb 2018 07:25

Professional painter work? Applying woodchip wallpaper and painting

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Tanzmaus75•24 Feb 2018 21:31

Answers: 3

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fach1werk • 25 Feb 2018 09:23

Bubbling or Blistering Under Wallpaper – How Can It Be Eliminated?

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Kusserob•12 Feb 2018 18:29

Answers: 3

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ghostjumper • 19 Feb 2018 22:58

Aerated concrete blocks—Ytong, Solbet, or perhaps another type of concrete?

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Karstenkrass•18 Feb 2018 10:10

Answers: 4

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Nordlys • 18 Feb 2018 13:24

How to Fill Wall Openings After Installing an Air Conditioning Unit?

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Harun54•7 Feb 2018 13:36

Answers: 3

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Steven • 15 Feb 2018 07:48

Renew the mortar between the bricks of the basement ceiling.

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hellgans•7 Feb 2018 21:50

Answers: 3

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86bibo • 13 Feb 2018 20:27

Facade Renovation: Which Reinforcement and Coating to Use?

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Kohlman•9 Feb 2018 20:21

Answers: 4

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ghostjumper • 11 Feb 2018 20:55

Exterior insulation of Porit aerated concrete blocks – can it be done simultaneously?

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Seretium•6 Feb 2018 11:30

Answers: 2

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Seretium • 7 Feb 2018 19:05

Cost of Electrical Installation for a Three-Story Single-Family Home, 180 m²

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Ben1988•4 Feb 2018 15:15

Answers: 6

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86bibo • 6 Feb 2018 14:35

Air gap between exterior plaster and insulation – noticeable hollow sounds

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KallederNeue•6 Feb 2018 09:58

Answers: 0

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KallederNeue • 6 Feb 2018 09:58

Moist Walls in New Construction (Base Area) – Exterior Wall

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Neubau2017•2 Feb 2018 23:02

Answers: 13

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winnetou78 • 4 Feb 2018 07:45

Clinker Bricks: Vertical Joints Without Mortar – Is That Acceptable?

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worner•25 Jan 2018 15:09

Answers: 17

11ant • 31 Jan 2018 14:52

Damage to the foundation base: Splash-back water or something else?

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Hexle82•26 Jan 2018 23:15

Answers: 3

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ypg • 26 Jan 2018 23:52

LED dimmer with motion sensor – is this available in the EU?

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Changeling•24 Jan 2018 11:19

Answers: 4

Mycraft • 25 Jan 2018 09:59

Is the plaster still too wet, or has it already dried to the normal level?

305er•20 Jan 2018 17:22

Answers: 27

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Steffi33 • 24 Jan 2018 21:55

Exterior paint peels off extensively after 2-3 years

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Maverick911•19 Jan 2018 13:01

Answers: 2

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Maverick911 • 23 Jan 2018 12:05

Lime plaster in the second coat – which application method?

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j.bluminger•17 Jan 2018 10:51

Answers: 5

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j.bluminger • 17 Jan 2018 20:10

Facing bricks – What is the best way to clean them?

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DTM_Cem•14 Jan 2018 22:21

Answers: 2

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DTM_Cem • 15 Jan 2018 18:18

Bathroom: Is paint on the wall sufficient, or is plastering necessary?

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Sarami•15 Jan 2018 00:25

Answers: 6

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stefanc84 • 15 Jan 2018 11:35

Final Inspection of Electrical Installation by the Certified Electrician?

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Crimson•4 Jan 2018 14:12

Answers: 8

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baumann42 • 13 Jan 2018 09:34

Possible Thermal Bridges at Wall Corners in New Construction

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Marchonisch•10 Dec 2017 19:51

Answers: 10

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Marchonisch • 12 Jan 2018 21:25

Mold forming already during the floor screed drying phase?

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Instabil•11 Jan 2018 14:44

Answers: 8

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toxicmolotof • 12 Jan 2018 14:53

Smooth plastering of walls and ceilings for direct painting

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seol_1984•9 Jan 2018 08:23

Answers: 4

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Nordlys • 9 Jan 2018 18:42

Timber frame construction, level 2 skim coat – breathable interior plaster

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Baupaar2018•27 Dec 2017 12:16

Answers: 6

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Baumfachmann • 8 Jan 2018 22:37

Which material should be used for building a house? Is it possible to use bricks without insulation?

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junge_familie•7 Jan 2018 11:32

Answers: 6

11ant • 7 Jan 2018 20:58

Styrodur Perimeter Insulation – Capillary Action on the Reinforcing Mortar?

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Username_wahl•6 Jan 2018 08:04

Answers: 1

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Username_wahl • 7 Jan 2018 10:56

How can I identify the difference between Cat 7 and Cat 6 cables?

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expose•2 Jan 2018 18:33

Answers: 7

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Alex85 • 4 Jan 2018 20:06

Cracks Appearing on Interior Walls After Renovation

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EigenheimBW17•30 Dec 2017 22:30

Answers: 0

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EigenheimBW17 • 30 Dec 2017 22:30

Facade Issues – Reddish-Brown Streaks, Liquid, Rust?

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BerndZo•26 Dec 2017 20:11

Answers: 5

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toxicmolotof • 27 Dec 2017 01:28

Facade repaired. Cracks were filled with compound. Is this acceptable?

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HilfeHilfe•16 Dec 2017 15:20

Answers: 7

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winnetou78 • 17 Dec 2017 11:10

Painting work: which type of paint, with or without non-woven wallpaper?

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Paulus16•27 Nov 2017 13:48

Answers: 13

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Lumpi_LE • 10 Dec 2017 20:35

Apply silicate paint directly onto gypsum plaster.

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barrabez•9 Dec 2017 17:54

Answers: 2

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Nordlys • 10 Dec 2017 10:23

Lightweight concrete slab and calcium silicate masonry – sealing the wall-ceiling joint?

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Malz1902•27 Nov 2017 10:58

Answers: 1

RobsonMKK • 27 Nov 2017 15:06

Is a fine plaster finish (Q2 lime-cement or gypsum) sufficient for living spaces?

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DennisK•17 Nov 2017 10:13

Answers: 57

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Malz1902 • 26 Nov 2017 09:42

Cladding of the ceiling edge / stairwell gallery

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taxpayer•24 Nov 2017 10:06

Answers: 7

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ypg • 24 Nov 2017 15:32

Apartment Renovated – Unpleasant Odor?!

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Schestak98•14 Nov 2017 19:46

Answers: 12

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Schestak98 • 16 Nov 2017 09:14

Facade according to DIN 18202 is flawless

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Steve_D•26 Oct 2017 15:41

Answers: 41

11ant • 13 Nov 2017 18:49

Mixing wall paint: Is it safe for health?

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Beago•11 Nov 2017 13:47

Answers: 5

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Bieber0815 • 13 Nov 2017 09:12

Interior Plaster – Which Type Is Recommended?

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pinguine•1 Nov 2017 21:01

Answers: 5

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pinguine • 10 Nov 2017 22:40

Proper Installation of Light Wells

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Marchonisch•1 Nov 2017 23:05

Answers: 1

Kaspatoo • 10 Nov 2017 21:30

Installing Brick Veneer Later – Delivery Time?

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knohp101•3 Nov 2017 11:25

Answers: 2

Kaspatoo • 10 Nov 2017 21:21

Hollow bricks and mineral insulation—are they a poor combination?

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crion•8 Nov 2017 16:44

Answers: 18

andimann • 10 Nov 2017 20:19

Which paint color is best for wooden gables?

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stefanski•2 Nov 2017 14:23

Answers: 7

Teyla • 9 Nov 2017 10:06

Facade Defect: Mortar Residue and Smudges – Is It a Deficiency or Not?

Guschi•3 Nov 2017 19:26

Answers: 18

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kkk272729 • 6 Nov 2017 08:18

Walls in the shell construction stage already affected by moss growth

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Instabil•29 Oct 2017 22:58

Answers: 13

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Instabil • 30 Oct 2017 13:34

Received a Quote for Painting Work

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Müllerin•26 Oct 2017 22:22

Answers: 10

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readytorumble • 28 Oct 2017 14:34

The base plaster is peeling off in some areas after three years.

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oman68623•9 Oct 2017 13:26

Answers: 4

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oman68623 • 23 Oct 2017 11:16

Damp Wall – How Long Is the Warranty Valid?

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21123•22 Oct 2017 08:35

Answers: 5

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Bau-Schmidt • 22 Oct 2017 16:29

Should you hire a lighting designer or not?

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R.Hotzenplotz•2 Oct 2017 06:54

Answers: 32

11ant • 22 Oct 2017 14:56

Primer for lime-cement fiber-reinforced lightweight plaster

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lars-steina•21 Oct 2017 07:48

Answers: 1

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Nordlys • 21 Oct 2017 09:29

Facing Bricks – How to Choose the Right Brick?

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Basel•17 Oct 2017 18:32

Answers: 5

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Basel • 19 Oct 2017 21:04

Mortar with small stone aggregates – which type is this?

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Peter_Purzel•15 Oct 2017 20:27

Answers: 0

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Peter_Purzel • 15 Oct 2017 20:27

Which Plaster – Indoor Climate and Surface Quality?

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expose•16 Jan 2017 13:47

Answers: 6

truce • 11 Oct 2017 13:07

Getting cracked sand-lime bricks installed

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bleibt_alles•3 Oct 2017 14:36

Answers: 20

11ant • 10 Oct 2017 14:42

Poroton or lime-sand brick

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Malz1902•15 Sep 2016 15:09

Answers: 43

RobsonMKK • 4 Oct 2017 19:20

Cracked Sand-Lime Brick - Construction of a Mid-Terrace House

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bleibt_alles•3 Oct 2017 15:05

Answers: 1

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Bau-Schmidt • 3 Oct 2017 15:22

Is the appearance of the new facade satisfactory or not?

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Steve_D•27 Sep 2017 11:17

Answers: 32

Thorsten_J • 2 Oct 2017 04:26

Only skim coat XPS (extruded polystyrene foam) instead of fully plastering it?

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world-e•1 Oct 2017 19:11

Answers: 3

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Nordlys • 1 Oct 2017 22:40

Cost Comparison for Exterior Walls – Stucco or Wood

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Asmus•30 Sep 2017 13:31

Answers: 4

11ant • 1 Oct 2017 02:11

What height should the visible base or plinth of a house have?

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Curly•28 Sep 2017 08:36

Answers: 13

markus2703 • 29 Sep 2017 11:02

Incorrect planning of ceiling boxes in precast concrete slabs

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Tranceport•26 Sep 2017 12:22

Answers: 7

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DNL • 27 Sep 2017 11:36

Masonry for a Two-Family House

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fortuneflake•15 Sep 2017 17:25

Answers: 6

11ant • 26 Sep 2017 15:08

Apply lime plaster to bathroom walls

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otello4711•17 Sep 2017 19:24

Answers: 2

Kaspatoo • 25 Sep 2017 11:13

Plastering or covering a concrete ceiling in the basement?

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roadrun87•14 Sep 2017 08:42

Answers: 4

Kaspatoo • 25 Sep 2017 11:10

Interior walls, ceilings, and similar surfaces: spraying instead of painting?

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Mizit•22 Sep 2017 21:21

Answers: 13

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Nordlys • 24 Sep 2017 21:09

Plastering – Junction Between Plaster and Drywall, Insulation Boards

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skyboy89•22 Sep 2017 15:10

Answers: 1

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Nordlys • 22 Sep 2017 20:00

Plastering of window reveals (also known as window jambs)

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Michael CH•13 Sep 2017 21:00

Answers: 2

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Joedreck • 14 Sep 2017 04:26

Are expansion joints necessary for woodchip wallpaper?

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Ponky87•11 Sep 2017 16:14

Answers: 5

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nelly190 • 11 Sep 2017 21:17

Is it possible to apply a Q2 finish to drywall?

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Henrik0817123•25 Jul 2017 18:09

Answers: 25

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fach1werk • 10 Sep 2017 08:33

Caparol Premium Clean and other high-cleanability paints

ares83•9 Sep 2017 12:50

Answers: 5

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Nordlys • 9 Sep 2017 15:38

Is using painter’s fleece as a base a good idea?

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raumhafen•5 Sep 2017 11:49

Answers: 6

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Nordlys • 6 Sep 2017 13:16

Stairwell: Glass Block Wall from the 1970s / Mold Issues

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Tom_X•5 Sep 2017 11:55

Answers: 3

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Nordlys • 5 Sep 2017 21:39

Smart Home – Sense, Nonsense, Possibilities, Plans, and Projects

Mycraft•27 Aug 2017 12:59

Answers: 30

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Caspar2020 • 30 Aug 2017 22:50

Repairing Q3 plaster, filler compound, and primer

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hemali2003•29 Aug 2017 21:19

Answers: 13

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hemali2003 • 30 Aug 2017 21:44

Rust spots on concrete – ceiling to wall – new construction

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Nemnem•25 Aug 2017 03:23

Answers: 12

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Steven • 27 Aug 2017 10:47

Are plaster repairs reliable?

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Begun•23 Aug 2017 18:01

Answers: 0

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Begun • 23 Aug 2017 18:01

Interior walls: aerated concrete, calcium silicate blocks, or lightweight partition walls?

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Paulus16•19 Aug 2017 20:26

Answers: 3

11ant • 21 Aug 2017 18:00

How to build and waterproof a balcony on a wooden ceiling?

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Altbau1930•20 Aug 2017 19:16

Answers: 0

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Altbau1930 • 20 Aug 2017 19:16

Utility room before installing screed: paint the technical equipment now or later?

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world-e•17 Aug 2017 13:22

Answers: 16

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Nordlys • 19 Aug 2017 08:28

Wall made of concrete formwork blocks

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Stefan Eckel•13 Aug 2017 12:58

Answers: 3

tomtom79 • 13 Aug 2017 22:50

Is it possible to apply exterior plaster before interior plaster during summer?

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Ickes•8 Aug 2017 18:39

Answers: 10

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Ickes • 9 Aug 2017 13:20

Painting a steel staircase

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AndiTanja•5 Aug 2017 20:11

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Nordlys • 6 Aug 2017 11:46

Lime gypsum plaster painted with dispersion paint or silicate paint

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AndiTanja•6 Aug 2017 10:02

Answers: 2

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Nordlys • 6 Aug 2017 11:45

Seal the large gap between the drainpipe and the brick wall

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world-e•30 Jul 2017 09:14

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Nordlys • 30 Jul 2017 11:58

Silicate dispersion paint or dispersion paint?

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goody•29 Jul 2017 08:13

Answers: 0

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goody • 29 Jul 2017 08:13

Utility room: how to plaster and paint the walls?

bvb09•26 Jul 2017 21:44

Answers: 8

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ypg • 28 Jul 2017 14:04

Door opening 196 cm too small. What are the options?

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roadrun87•26 Jul 2017 08:21

Answers: 3

RobsonMKK • 26 Jul 2017 09:10

Exterior wall construction made of which material?

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Jura.k•4 Jul 2017 11:59

Answers: 25

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tempic • 26 Jul 2017 06:39

Painting the exterior facade

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Bayer32•20 Jul 2017 21:40

Answers: 1

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Nordlys • 20 Jul 2017 22:17

Which type of plaster or render is best for finishing walls in a hallway?

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erdpu•3 Jul 2017 10:37

Answers: 3

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Ralf hlbg • 15 Jul 2017 12:29

Painting Concrete Walls and Lime Plaster in the Basement Yourself – Preparations?

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AndreasPlü•13 Jul 2017 16:13

Answers: 5

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Nordlys • 14 Jul 2017 09:15

Painting Maxit facade render in white?

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Manu212•7 Jul 2017 07:13

Answers: 1

kaho674 • 7 Jul 2017 22:23

Experiences with electric bikes in winter?

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Size of Core Drill Holes for 68mm LED Recessed Downlights

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Jazz089•21 Jun 2017 20:36

Answers: 7

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nelly190 • 2 Jul 2017 14:11

Repair plaster on facade (base / plinth)

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DerRoman•12 Apr 2017 15:21

Answers: 5

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mibe2500 • 30 Jun 2017 21:58

Cladding - Tar Boards with Brickwork Appearance?

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TellyD3000•19 Jun 2017 10:38

Answers: 3

Kaspatoo • 25 Jun 2017 12:29

Walls Q3 Prefabricated House Costs

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Melanie_cgn•31 May 2017 22:00

Answers: 2

KingSong • 1 Jun 2017 06:39

Gray Stains on an Otherwise White Exterior Wall

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pickonja•25 Jan 2017 14:42

Answers: 17

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pickonja • 24 May 2017 10:30