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!

Angled wooden beam installed within the wall.

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Jens Kaufmann•14 Apr 2025 20:45

Answers: 6

Lüftermax • 18 Apr 2025 18:57

Gray spots appearing on the ceiling after moving in

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Hafenstraße•25 Mar 2025 07:49

Answers: 0

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Hafenstraße • 25 Mar 2025 07:49

Röben Aarhus White-Grey Facing Bricks: Manufacturing Defect or Second-Grade Material?

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Kathiih•24 Dec 2024 15:00

Answers: 7

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Jauno07 • 23 Mar 2025 23:31

Exterior plaster on garage is peeling and flaking off

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Sanni_Manni•15 Mar 2025 22:43

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Sanni_Manni • 15 Mar 2025 22:43

Repair plaster around the door frame

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strebermeister•12 Mar 2025 20:05

Answers: 4

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strebermeister • 15 Mar 2025 10:19

Paint peeling off the basecoat plaster

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blablub1234•26 Feb 2025 14:48

Answers: 8

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nordanney • 3 Mar 2025 20:52

Settlement Cracks in a House Built in 1965: Harmless and Can They Be Repaired Independently?

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strebermeister•3 Mar 2025 20:11

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strebermeister • 3 Mar 2025 20:11

Drywall installation of interior corners

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Maulwurfbau•25 Feb 2025 09:37

Answers: 4

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nordanney • 25 Feb 2025 10:50

Is it advisable to use painting fleece or mesh for drywall when applying silicate paint?

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ZwuselSepp•8 Feb 2025 23:13

Answers: 7

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Fuchur • 20 Feb 2025 22:28

Should the toilet cistern be boxed in or built into the wall before plastering?

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tadeus321•13 Feb 2025 14:29

Answers: 3

11ant • 15 Feb 2025 16:45

Shell Construction | Hiring a Company from Poland

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Häuslebauer198•12 Feb 2025 12:48

Answers: 7

11ant • 12 Feb 2025 15:29

How to raise an old terrace wall?

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MichaBe•10 Feb 2025 20:49

Answers: 5

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Arauki11 • 11 Feb 2025 23:22

Cracks in the Plaster on the Upper Floor, Built in 2017

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delbau•9 Feb 2025 12:03

Answers: 3

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delbau • 9 Feb 2025 12:46

Restoring the Old Garage to a Fresh White Finish

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Hafenguy•3 Feb 2025 16:54

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ypg • 3 Feb 2025 22:22

Concrete base of garden shed is crumbling – What can I do?

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Appel2000•19 Jan 2025 11:19

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Appel2000 • 26 Jan 2025 13:12

42.5 cm aerated concrete and 400 cm wide windows with external venetian blinds

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Steffen_S•23 Jan 2025 16:32

Answers: 18

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Arauki11 • 24 Jan 2025 19:28

Wall construction on lime-cement plaster (healthy indoor environment / mineral-based)

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cryptoki•27 Nov 2024 11:39

Answers: 37

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cryptoki • 18 Jan 2025 08:52

Exterior window sill / compressible sealing tape

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alive&kicking•12 Dec 2024 11:17

Answers: 5

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alive&kicking • 13 Jan 2025 19:47

Construction of the drywall partition for the washbasin in panel form

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LostWolf•12 Jan 2025 09:38

Answers: 7

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wiltshire • 12 Jan 2025 10:51

How to Level and Smooth an Interior Wall

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Axel900•3 Jan 2025 17:15

Answers: 2

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Peter_H_ • 3 Jan 2025 23:44

Painting Basement Walls: Concrete, Drywall – Which Paint? Primer?

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mman182•4 Dec 2024 00:54

Answers: 1

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ypg • 4 Dec 2024 01:01

Corner angle with rebate edge for thick-layer clay plaster system

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Pro_metheus•27 Nov 2024 15:34

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Pro_metheus • 27 Nov 2024 15:34

Water Penetration Through Cracks in Concrete Slab – Experiences

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Clemens Bahn•23 Nov 2024 13:44

Answers: 3

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Singelküche • 23 Nov 2024 18:22

Building an Extension on a Calcium Silicate Wall with Brick Slips – Any Experiences?

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benno96•15 Nov 2024 16:01

Answers: 3

11ant • 16 Nov 2024 12:52

Experiences with WPC / fiber cement panel cladding for facades?

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jasmin2995•12 Nov 2024 08:39

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jasmin2995 • 12 Nov 2024 08:39

Looking for similar facing bricks urgently! Any experiences?

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Mertha257•8 Nov 2024 07:54

Answers: 2

11ant • 8 Nov 2024 15:34

Fixing the wall plate of a patio roof to the house wall

bra-tak•29 Oct 2024 23:15

Answers: 11

bra-tak • 31 Oct 2024 19:42

Q3 Plaster Painted vs. Wallpaper Regarding Durability

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andyhaax•30 Oct 2024 06:34

Answers: 19

Tolentino • 31 Oct 2024 14:15

Drywall Construction – Defect or Acceptable, Experiences?

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Jolo200000•19 Oct 2024 14:29

Answers: 3

11ant • 29 Oct 2024 18:11

Miracle solution Xypex or just marketing—any experiences?

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bwollowb•25 Oct 2024 12:53

Answers: 6

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nordanney • 29 Oct 2024 13:47

Cracks in the Lintel or Brickwork Above the Window – How to Address?

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Brand0n•17 Oct 2024 19:02

Answers: 15

11ant • 25 Oct 2024 22:30

Is the shell construction satisfactory or defective? Experiences?

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tom_tom•21 Oct 2024 19:13

Answers: 24

11ant • 22 Oct 2024 13:15

Streaks on freshly skim-coated wall

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koelnumland•20 Oct 2024 08:00

Answers: 12

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nordanney • 21 Oct 2024 09:51

How to blend a later-filled chase in the facade?

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Rammler•3 Oct 2024 17:54

Answers: 4

11ant • 8 Oct 2024 01:20

Basement Wall – What Needs to Be Done Here?

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Thentrue•6 Oct 2024 13:22

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ypg • 6 Oct 2024 15:56

After Removing Tiles: Should Old Mortar Be Chipped Away or Smoothed Out?

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strebermeister•4 Oct 2024 19:59

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ypg • 5 Oct 2024 23:29

How can I tell if a plaster contains gypsum?

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Forsberg21•5 Oct 2024 16:31

Answers: 3

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Buchsbaum066 • 5 Oct 2024 22:46

Refreshing the balcony and renewing the wood stain!

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sniffels•5 Oct 2024 17:36

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sniffels • 5 Oct 2024 17:36

Can I skip applying a primer when using a dispersion paint?

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Company2•1 Oct 2024 23:31

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Gerddieter • 2 Oct 2024 22:15

Are these salt efflorescence deposits?

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thopke63•28 Sep 2024 09:40

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Nice-Nofret • 29 Sep 2024 19:32

Wall construction of prefab house manufacturers: Are they vapor permeable?

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Rafi911•22 Sep 2024 12:14

Answers: 3

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Rafi911 • 22 Sep 2024 20:05

Looking for solid brick yellow facing bricks for a soldier course (window sill).

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MacGyver69•20 Sep 2024 13:13

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MacGyver69 • 20 Sep 2024 13:13

Corner protectors on window sills and door reveals

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Hissi•13 Sep 2024 20:10

Answers: 2

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Stephan— • 18 Sep 2024 07:46

Balcony Renovation: Is the Masonry Still Salvageable or Does It Require Demolition?

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Dachdecker04•15 Sep 2024 14:54

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Dachdecker04 • 15 Sep 2024 14:54

A narrow ridge has formed in the exterior plaster/render on the facade.

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lukas1848•12 Sep 2024 17:55

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lukas1848 • 12 Sep 2024 17:55

Redesigning the Entrance Area of a Single-Family Home with a Granny Flat

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OzCi1305•11 Sep 2024 15:07

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nordanney • 11 Sep 2024 15:11

Timber frame construction – diamond drywall panel – painter’s fleece (also known as painting fleece or painter’s mesh)

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Maulwurfbau•9 Sep 2024 13:03

Answers: 2

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Maulwurfbau • 9 Sep 2024 14:06

Scaffolding Attachment for Timber Frame Construction

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JennyPenny•4 Sep 2024 08:00

Answers: 4

-LotteS- • 5 Sep 2024 09:40

Tile stove / masonry heater painted with the wrong type of paint?

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Joki1904•3 Sep 2024 15:34

Answers: 3

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nordanney • 3 Sep 2024 17:12

Silicate roll plaster (Keim Intact) applied over adhesive residue?

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TorstenKandt•30 Aug 2024 08:55

Answers: 1

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nordanney • 30 Aug 2024 09:19

Strange horizontal crease in the wallpaper

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Just32k•27 Aug 2024 03:32

Answers: 8

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nordanney • 28 Aug 2024 11:35

Which primer is suitable for drywall?

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Barnhouse•22 Aug 2024 09:11

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nordanney • 22 Aug 2024 13:33

Looking for Exterior Cladding Options: Precast Concrete Panels or Brickwork?

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fluxxx_•21 Aug 2024 11:39

Answers: 7

11ant • 21 Aug 2024 16:20

Which material is best for a light cove?

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Hausbauer23•19 Aug 2024 20:43

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Hausbauer23 • 19 Aug 2024 20:43

Damp masonry and damaged foundation?

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Timmmmm•19 Aug 2024 16:28

Answers: 1

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Timmmmm • 19 Aug 2024 16:49

Which limewash plaster contains the fewest additives?

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TorstenKandt•19 Aug 2024 16:32

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TorstenKandt • 19 Aug 2024 16:32

Is it possible to apply wallpaper directly onto unfinished walls? Any experiences?

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MannyCalavera•15 Aug 2024 15:06

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evelinoz • 17 Aug 2024 09:43

Is there lime plaster with silicone microbeads?

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Dirk6Mu•13 Aug 2024 12:51

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Dirk6Mu • 13 Aug 2024 12:51

Severe bending of Orac Deco Flex moldings

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fabwins•12 Aug 2024 13:32

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fabwins • 12 Aug 2024 13:32

Painting a wooden ceiling – Is sanding and priming necessary?

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PATPATPAT•28 Jul 2024 16:40

Answers: 8

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PATPATPAT • 9 Aug 2024 16:09

Textured plaster finish in attic conversion on OSB boards

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puzzzzz•5 Aug 2024 15:44

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puzzzzz • 5 Aug 2024 15:44

Can you paint silicate paint over lime paint?

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HawkieH•23 Jul 2024 19:29

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HawkieH • 23 Jul 2024 19:29

Repairing scratch render/plaster on interior walls

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bruno1990•16 Jul 2024 21:41

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bruno1990 • 16 Jul 2024 21:41

Parapet for the concrete staircase using drywall construction – is it really that problematic?

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NilsHolgersson•11 Jul 2024 23:15

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nordanney • 12 Jul 2024 09:20

Window paint does not adhere to the surface.

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Werner1976•9 Jul 2024 13:07

Answers: 4

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Schorsch_baut • 10 Jul 2024 12:27

Projecting Base Plaster with Lime Render

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patalmtt•6 Jul 2024 22:21

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patalmtt • 6 Jul 2024 22:21

Exterior Wall Construction KfW 40, Wall Thickness 49 cm

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Lena.Akkermann•6 Jul 2024 09:48

Answers: 7

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hanse987 • 6 Jul 2024 11:47

How can I fill gaps in a calcium silicate block wall?

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Malandro•5 Jul 2024 08:24

Answers: 9

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Malandro • 6 Jul 2024 09:15

Smooth or wire-cut facing bricks – disadvantages and user experiences?

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BauHerrSo•2 Jul 2024 17:13

Answers: 2

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BauHerrSo • 2 Jul 2024 20:40

Cracks on the inside along the roller shutter box

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Corini1985•1 Jul 2024 16:04

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Corini1985 • 1 Jul 2024 16:04

Rust stains or similar issues despite using insulating spray

Gigiundzisis•29 Jun 2024 12:10

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Gigiundzisis • 29 Jun 2024 12:10

Facade Paint: Silicate or Silicone Resin?

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Kati2022•25 Jun 2024 13:08

Answers: 4

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Buchsbaum066 • 25 Jun 2024 20:57

Efflorescence on Interior Plaster – Moisture Issues?

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jrth2151•21 Jun 2024 10:50

Answers: 3

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nordanney • 21 Jun 2024 12:17

Painting Old Brickwork in the Garden

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MrsAndMr•20 Jun 2024 17:18

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MrsAndMr • 20 Jun 2024 17:18

Moisture-resistant boards instead of plaster in the base area (or foundation area).

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Raiweired•10 Jun 2024 10:49

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Raiweired • 10 Jun 2024 10:49

Issue with Surface Texture When Painting Drywall

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AvACaT3192•24 May 2024 11:32

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AvACaT3192 • 9 Jun 2024 21:17

Garage exterior wall does not dry / plaster does not adhere

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JSavel03•8 Jun 2024 22:10

Answers: 1

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ypg • 9 Jun 2024 00:57

House built in the 1960s – Should the interior plaster be left as is or completely removed?

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Haus-BK•3 Jun 2024 10:54

Answers: 6

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Buchsbaum066 • 6 Jun 2024 15:28

Smooth Ceiling – How to Remove Stains and Restore Whiteness?

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Prager91•24 May 2024 13:14

Answers: 5

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MachsSelbst • 27 May 2024 08:31

Show us your exterior wall colors!

kati1337•29 Jun 2023 15:03

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rennschnecke • 24 May 2024 21:57

What is behind the wallpaper? Any experiences?

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Max0909•22 May 2024 14:44

Answers: 1

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Buchsbaum066 • 22 May 2024 20:55

Painting a House – Should You Sand the Wood?

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rennschnecke•21 May 2024 17:23

Answers: 3

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hanghaus2023 • 22 May 2024 11:12

Question for experts regarding stains after painting work

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Rafael619•17 May 2024 15:21

Answers: 4

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Rafael619 • 21 May 2024 18:04

Junctions Between Gypsum Boards and Gypsum Walls: How to Prevent Cracks

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bruno1990•12 May 2024 18:32

Answers: 3

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bruno1990 • 14 May 2024 08:42

Poor quality painting work (Q4, final coat application)

South•21 Apr 2024 21:24

Answers: 21

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Gerddieter • 7 May 2024 00:17

Painting acrylic paint on drywall

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Barnhouse•2 May 2024 16:45

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Barnhouse • 2 May 2024 16:45

Texture/Stucco Finish – Different Sheen Levels After Drying

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rutanemra•30 Apr 2024 23:34

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nordanney • 30 Apr 2024 23:49

Limestone sand brick façade damaged after sandblasting

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Wingtip•29 Apr 2024 09:07

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Wingtip • 29 Apr 2024 09:07

Which type of plaster is best to use here?

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simond76•24 Apr 2024 13:38

Answers: 1

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ypg • 24 Apr 2024 18:47

Second layer of drywall on window reveal

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Barnhouse•20 Apr 2024 18:44

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Barnhouse • 21 Apr 2024 10:22

Should partition walls be built all the way up to the ceiling?

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mezzo86•20 Apr 2024 14:05

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mezzo86 • 20 Apr 2024 14:05

Repairing Cracks in Exterior Walls – Which Material Should You Use?

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Andreas484•18 Apr 2024 22:45

Answers: 1

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Allthewayup • 19 Apr 2024 22:03

How do you repair drill holes in an exterior wall?

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FrankChief•15 Apr 2024 18:16

Answers: 9

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FrankChief • 15 Apr 2024 19:52

The wall is likely absorbing moisture, causing the plaster to peel off. What should be done?

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Schubbiano•6 Apr 2024 22:19

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Allthewayup • 7 Apr 2024 15:18

Closing the gap between the neighbor’s house and ours

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Marc240•4 Apr 2024 20:48

Answers: 23

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Marc240 • 5 Apr 2024 14:02

Is a Smooth and Uniform Wall Possible with Microcement?

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JaiBee07•13 Oct 2022 00:36

Answers: 10

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Alfredlima • 24 Mar 2024 16:19

Removing Old Wallpaper Adhesive: How Do the Professionals Do It?

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karobirne•22 Mar 2024 15:11

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karobirne • 22 Mar 2024 15:11

Is there a lintel missing above the patio door?

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thopke63•19 Mar 2024 18:59

Answers: 9

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nordanney • 21 Mar 2024 15:03

Efflorescence in the Mortar Joints (New Construction)

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Alexander983•16 Mar 2024 15:20

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Alexander983 • 16 Mar 2024 15:20

Plastering a garage ceiling with Heraklit not possible according to the plasterer?

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Finch039•29 Feb 2024 12:54

Answers: 1

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Finch039 • 11 Mar 2024 12:57