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!

Plastering in Wet Areas – Experiences

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JuLeDev•10 Mar 2024 14:44

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JuLeDev • 10 Mar 2024 14:44

Rhombus cladding board with tongue and groove joint for exterior wall covering

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ostrunk•6 Mar 2024 11:15

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ostrunk • 6 Mar 2024 11:15

Leave the formwork on the concrete column in the exterior area in place.

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Jimy3435•1 Mar 2024 17:30

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Jimy3435 • 1 Mar 2024 17:30

Non-woven wallpaper on the walls – which type to choose?

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Gerddieter•29 Feb 2024 21:31

Answers: 6

Tolentino • 1 Mar 2024 13:19

Touching up chipped paint after removing the masking tape

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LHelm33•29 Feb 2024 07:17

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Nida35a • 29 Feb 2024 08:31

Professional sealing of holes in walls

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MitteDE•26 Feb 2024 16:43

Answers: 6

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Allthewayup • 28 Feb 2024 22:50

Are lightweight concrete blocks and lattice bricks a good choice for building houses from the 1960s?

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TorstenKandt•25 Feb 2024 11:35

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11ant • 26 Feb 2024 15:20

How to Renovate a Garden Wall – Experiences?

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fanatic2core•23 Feb 2024 15:48

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fanatic2core • 25 Feb 2024 20:19

Balustrades – moisture penetration, cracks, and paint peeling

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lubo1414•25 Feb 2024 15:20

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lubo1414 • 25 Feb 2024 15:20

Should you anchor the External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS)? 24 cm hollow concrete block

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Thomas00•25 Feb 2024 09:25

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Nida35a • 25 Feb 2024 11:23

Repairing Smoothed Plaster – With What?

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hegi___•3 Feb 2024 16:28

Answers: 5

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Stephan— • 5 Feb 2024 09:36

Leveling and Plastering the Bathroom Ceiling

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V_Orban•3 Feb 2024 00:01

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ypg • 3 Feb 2024 11:05

Built in 1954 – What Type of Plaster Do I Have and How Can I Preserve It?

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teflondon•3 Feb 2024 10:57

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teflondon • 3 Feb 2024 10:57

Corroded corner beads in the interior plaster

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Sven2617•28 Jan 2024 11:12

Answers: 2

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Sven2617 • 2 Feb 2024 21:44

Is it advisable to mix exterior walls made of Poroton clay blocks with interior walls made of calcium silicate blocks?

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Alrico1•1 Feb 2024 08:13

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allstar83 • 1 Feb 2024 15:53

How to Prevent Leftover Paint from Drying Out in the Can?

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tobwenz•2 Mar 2023 15:29

Answers: 12

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Steffi33 • 1 Feb 2024 09:31

Frozen Interior Plaster – What to Do?

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Mimi123•15 Jan 2024 21:49

Answers: 12

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WilderSueden • 25 Jan 2024 14:41

Adhered ceiling panels made of expanded polystyrene (EPS)

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Sven2617•6 Jan 2024 23:11

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Judi123 • 25 Jan 2024 12:46

Which type of masonry units are suitable for a load-bearing interior wall?

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Motero1•19 Jan 2024 09:07

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Judi123 • 25 Jan 2024 12:40

Knauf Hardboard, Recommended Materials for Wall Coverings

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parallelsym•18 Jan 2024 23:06

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parallelsym • 18 Jan 2024 23:06

Schlagmann Poroton T7 – Plastering and Wood Paneling

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Maraum91•17 Jan 2024 18:24

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Maraum91 • 17 Jan 2024 18:24

Facing bricks effloresce heavily after repointing

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SeppelPeter86•9 Jan 2024 13:58

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OWLer • 9 Jan 2024 17:48

Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA): Advantages and Disadvantages, Thickness, Suppliers

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Mar_Mar•17 Jan 2023 10:29

Answers: 54

11ant • 9 Jan 2024 13:08

Painting Work New Construction Paintable Wall Liner

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Zaphir11•31 Jul 2023 10:40

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jrth2151 • 8 Jan 2024 16:54

Facing bricks / brick slips damp, not drying – Defect? Recommended actions?

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Der_Hansi1968•5 Jan 2022 22:31

Answers: 9

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Katharina2024 • 6 Jan 2024 23:47

Sandstone – Dealbreaker or Suitable for Insulation?

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Newbi23•20 Dec 2023 17:12

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dertill • 21 Dec 2023 09:40

Ceiling construction with wooden beams – but how?

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Niederrheiner2•14 Dec 2023 22:18

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Niederrheiner2 • 14 Dec 2023 22:18

Improving Sound Insulation for Interior Walls and Ceilings

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Starkindustrie•4 Dec 2023 12:04

Answers: 6

11ant • 7 Dec 2023 14:47

Assessment of Exterior Render Levelling Coat – What to Do?

se_na_23•1 Dec 2023 07:06

Answers: 9

se_na_23 • 3 Dec 2023 17:29

Epoxy Coating Damage in Steam Room Ceiling

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Philipp Horvat•28 Nov 2023 14:15

Answers: 1

wpic • 29 Nov 2023 07:43

Assessment of Q2 Plastering: Poor Workmanship or Standard Practice?

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Matze8474•23 Nov 2023 21:26

Answers: 15

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Matze8474 • 28 Nov 2023 13:20

Mold inside a 3-year-old house at the wall/ceiling corner

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Pluto1977•20 Nov 2019 16:18

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Gregor_K • 18 Nov 2023 14:55

Who decides on the type of repair or remediation?

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stenh1978•17 Nov 2023 12:20

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ypg • 17 Nov 2023 20:34

Making and storing lime plasters yourself

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DekiBlago•13 Nov 2023 11:41

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KarstenausNRW • 13 Nov 2023 17:02

Painter’s fleece / renovation fleece vs. textured wallpaper in new construction

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Baulaie_Marcus•12 Nov 2023 10:02

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jrth2151 • 13 Nov 2023 12:54

How can this wall be leveled?

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elfap85•12 Nov 2023 20:24

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elfap85 • 12 Nov 2023 20:24

Additional Cost for Exterior Plaster with Brush Finish?

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LostWolf•8 Nov 2023 15:42

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Daniel_93 • 10 Nov 2023 13:33

How to fill and insulate a cavity between two houses?

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fyaylmf•9 Nov 2023 21:44

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fyaylmf • 10 Nov 2023 13:24

Which type of screed do you prefer?

se_na_23•22 Oct 2023 12:29

Answers: 38

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Allthewayup • 1 Nov 2023 20:01

LED Profile – Recessed Installation for Exterior Use

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tadeus321•26 Oct 2023 13:02

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tadeus321 • 30 Oct 2023 18:39

What to do if a new wall cannot be painted

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sergio_b•18 Oct 2023 11:41

Answers: 7

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sergio_b • 19 Oct 2023 10:00

Drilled into the EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) facade and used standard anchors. Should it be sealed?

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redman96•18 Oct 2023 11:09

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xMisterDx • 18 Oct 2023 21:08

Proper / Professional Facade Design

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Ducki123•17 Oct 2023 15:04

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Ducki123 • 18 Oct 2023 10:42

Facade Paint: Should It Be Applied Once or Twice?

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JayneCobb•15 Oct 2023 16:08

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KarstenausNRW • 17 Oct 2023 07:20

Mixed Facade / Modular Facade Wall Construction

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Serena_Neubau•17 Aug 2023 13:24

Answers: 15

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Serena_Neubau • 12 Oct 2023 19:48

Disposable e-cigarette disposed of within the masonry

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derbassist•29 Sep 2023 18:19

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jrth2151 • 10 Oct 2023 08:39

Ytong vs. Aerated Concrete Blocks – Construction Manager Pushes for Ytong Due to Incorrect Order

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Swoti•27 Sep 2023 19:10

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Stephan— • 29 Sep 2023 11:32

Base plaster over damaged foundation insulation

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Madball•27 Sep 2023 20:33

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Madball • 27 Sep 2023 20:33

Mixing Emulsion Paint with Mineral Paint – Is It Problematic?

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rahalaa•17 Sep 2023 17:13

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xMisterDx • 20 Sep 2023 05:30

Expansion joint in masonry, experiences

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der_Schwede•16 Sep 2023 11:44

Answers: 3

11ant • 16 Sep 2023 13:18

Maxit or Hasit? Which manufacturer to choose?

se_na_23•22 Aug 2023 19:16

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se_na_23 • 22 Aug 2023 19:16

Is it advisable to start painting while the screed is still drying?

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jrth2151•21 Aug 2023 15:28

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KarstenausNRW • 21 Aug 2023 19:24

Silicate paint on walls, emulsion paint on ceiling, color differences?

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bowbow91•19 Aug 2023 18:47

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xMisterDx • 20 Aug 2023 12:31

Changing the Joint Color of Brickwork After Installation

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MBader40•18 Aug 2023 11:04

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ateliersiegel • 19 Aug 2023 16:20

70-year-old facing bricks needed

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OlliverD.•15 Aug 2023 15:36

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Winniefred • 17 Aug 2023 07:07

Is it better to use wallpaper or plaster for a children's room?

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Finch039•7 Jun 2023 22:05

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Finch039 • 31 Jul 2023 12:41

Filling Conduit Chases in the Shell Construction Phase – Which Mortar to Use?

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Allthewayup•29 Jul 2023 19:30

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HeimatBauer • 31 Jul 2023 08:15

Staircase and Ceiling – Plastering or Skimming?

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myLoooHB•26 Jul 2023 20:42

Answers: 1

bauenmk2020 • 26 Jul 2023 21:15

The plaster has come loose around the channels cut for wiring.

Hunsrückblick•18 Jul 2023 23:05

Answers: 16

Hunsrückblick • 19 Jul 2023 17:51

Plastering the water connection in the kitchen

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freezy2802•9 Jul 2023 17:56

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dertill • 12 Jul 2023 07:55

Plastering a Fully Renovated Old Building – Base Coat, Finish Coat, or Joint Compound?

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JoachimG.•1 Jul 2023 15:03

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JoachimG. • 1 Jul 2023 15:03

Repainting Over Latex-Based Exterior Paint

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Robert89•23 Jun 2023 14:47

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ypg • 25 Jun 2023 14:43

Textured wallpaper in a smoker’s apartment: Is painting enough?

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Jari1988•13 Jun 2023 09:12

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SumsumBiene • 17 Jun 2023 18:35

Priming a sandstone exterior wall before plastering?

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mhaertx•9 Jun 2023 16:26

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mhaertx • 9 Jun 2023 16:26

Painting over moisture stains?

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Gerd53•23 May 2023 18:04

Answers: 4

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Gerd53 • 25 May 2023 08:52

Wall thickness of expanded clay aggregate (Liapor) walls only 14 cm

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MisterBorph•1 Apr 2023 18:45

Answers: 12

11ant • 25 May 2023 01:13

Interior painting after major renovation with silicate wallpaper or eco-friendly non-woven wallcovering?

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Malbaer•12 May 2023 16:34

Answers: 4

Tolentino • 16 May 2023 07:53

Remove basement windows and seal with concrete.

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headroom•15 Mar 2023 16:35

Answers: 19

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Philfuel • 2 May 2023 05:44

The request was for smooth walls with paintable fiberglass mesh. Please provide your assessment.

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cohrsnet•30 Apr 2023 11:44

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xMisterDx • 30 Apr 2023 22:24

Which paint is suitable for a damp basement room – can I use modern dispersion paint?

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jx7•28 Apr 2023 09:42

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jx7 • 29 Apr 2023 20:23

Close the opening for the water pipe between floors

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Mathieu91•22 Apr 2023 17:46

Answers: 8

KingJulien • 24 Apr 2023 18:30

Poor Workmanship in the Bathroom? Drywall Instead of Plaster

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marinaschulze•23 Apr 2023 17:21

Answers: 14

Winniefred • 24 Apr 2023 15:34

Hollow clay blocks – butt joint technique with fiberglass tape?

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sysrun80•21 Apr 2023 23:44

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guckuck2 • 22 Apr 2023 13:45

Water stains on the paint of the patio roof cover

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ElBoCaDiLlO•20 Apr 2023 14:20

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ElBoCaDiLlO • 20 Apr 2023 14:20

Painting an industrial building

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Niesius•18 Apr 2023 20:09

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rick2018 • 19 Apr 2023 11:05

Installing a Flush-Mounted Mailbox Retrofitting into External Wall Insulation (EWI)

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Chloe83•28 Oct 2022 20:38

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schubert79 • 17 Apr 2023 06:12

How to Remove Formwork Oil Stains from a Ground Floor Ceiling?

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Shelly_1999•16 Apr 2023 18:00

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Shelly_1999 • 16 Apr 2023 18:00

Wall plaster is crumbling – What should be done?

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Schubbiano•13 Apr 2023 11:06

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guckuck2 • 13 Apr 2023 17:13

How airtight does the structural shell need to be?

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Elias_dee•26 Mar 2023 19:49

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Elias_dee • 26 Mar 2023 21:19

Construction of a Drywall Partition with Existing Wooden Studs

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jolt•20 Mar 2023 10:11

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Nida35a • 20 Mar 2023 16:31

How to Paint a Steel Staircase Yourself?

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KlausBautHaus•14 Mar 2023 11:26

Answers: 6

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KlausBautHaus • 20 Mar 2023 13:21

Old wallpaper, approximately from the 1970s

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Hendrik1498•19 Mar 2023 10:32

Answers: 3

SumsumBiene • 19 Mar 2023 14:42

Retaining wall for the retaining wall!? Do you have any ideas?

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Hausbau75•14 Mar 2023 09:06

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xMisterDx • 18 Mar 2023 16:00

Repairing Exterior Foundation with Facing Bricks

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Immo2014•18 Mar 2023 11:17

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Immo2014 • 18 Mar 2023 11:17

Drywall Partition During Renovation Work

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ElEnrico•14 Mar 2023 20:36

Answers: 1

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Allthewayup • 14 Mar 2023 21:20

Strong paint odor persisting six weeks after painting

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Frank1989•11 Mar 2023 12:14

Answers: 6

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Garten2 • 13 Mar 2023 08:59

Leave precast concrete ceiling panels in the basement unfinished?

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clausen77•4 May 2022 14:40

Answers: 25

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clausen77 • 8 Mar 2023 17:46

Rust stains and marks on concrete slab

Hendrik1980•7 Mar 2023 19:26

Answers: 3

rick2018 • 8 Mar 2023 16:01

Which type of joint compound is suitable for settlement cracks or small imperfections in interior plaster?

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Malz1902•6 Mar 2023 17:34

Answers: 2

Tolentino • 6 Mar 2023 21:38

Wallpaper or plaster? Which is better for a new build?

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Gooosee159•8 Jan 2023 13:26

Answers: 96

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Pitiglianio • 3 Mar 2023 11:15

Painting Work for Prefabricated Houses: Which Interior Paint? Paintable Wallpaper?

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Hausmax123•28 Feb 2023 13:35

Answers: 8

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xMisterDx • 2 Mar 2023 20:03

Poor painting work or faulty plastering?

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Sandra84•22 Feb 2023 11:16

Answers: 15

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xMisterDx • 2 Mar 2023 19:57

Painting a 4-room apartment with kitchen and bathroom (90 sqm) – what type of paint should be used?

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kathi123•21 Feb 2023 19:10

Answers: 17

wp.seeker • 23 Feb 2023 22:42

Accepting minor imperfections and drips?

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RenateZ•21 Feb 2023 22:22

Answers: 9

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Ysop*** • 23 Feb 2023 12:49

Keep or dispose of excess facing bricks (clinker bricks)

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fuchsweber•16 Feb 2023 08:39

Answers: 2

kati1337 • 16 Feb 2023 09:19

New construction painted by owner-builder

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Elias_dee•29 Dec 2022 10:19

Answers: 32

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xMisterDx • 16 Feb 2023 00:20

Paint glass fleece with dispersion silicate paint

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Lebowski•8 Feb 2023 09:14

Answers: 13

Tolentino • 9 Feb 2023 13:39

Additional cost for exterior paint when changing from white to color?

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Fertighaus123•2 Feb 2023 10:47

Answers: 55

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Fertighaus123 • 8 Feb 2023 14:26

Smooth fleece on the ceiling, textured paint on the walls – which should be done first?

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fizzybubbele•6 Feb 2023 20:09

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fizzybubbele • 6 Feb 2023 20:09

Requirements for pumice stone, compressive strength, and bulk density

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karl.jonas•21 Jan 2023 15:06

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karl.jonas • 1 Feb 2023 17:50