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!

Wall heating system: which plaster is best for fast application?

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Nikl043•30 Jan 2022 18:46

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Nikl043 • 30 Jan 2022 18:46

Interior Plaster for Bathrooms – Q2 Level, Troweled/Smoothed

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Maxwell8•25 Jan 2022 21:12

Answers: 2

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pagoni2020 • 25 Jan 2022 22:09

Rendering the facade and brick cladding the gable – which color combinations to choose?

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nagner99•22 Jan 2022 10:53

Answers: 2

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nagner99 • 22 Jan 2022 14:47

Painting a Brick Facade – Experiences and Photos

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zizou89•9 Jan 2022 11:44

Answers: 3

K1300S • 18 Jan 2022 05:41

Minor Plaster Crack? Older House Built in 1971

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basti009•12 Jan 2022 17:51

Answers: 3

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ypg • 13 Jan 2022 09:50

Cracks in the ceiling plaster around the chimney – what could be the cause?

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basti009•11 Jan 2022 15:31

Answers: 7

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apokolok • 12 Jan 2022 13:10

Covering a steel lintel with masonry or enclosing it from below

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daytona•10 Jan 2022 19:01

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daytona • 10 Jan 2022 19:01

Textured wallpapers on walls with Q2-quality finish

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Finn_Me•9 Jan 2022 15:04

Answers: 3

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ypg • 9 Jan 2022 16:20

Lighten water stains on interior walls using hydrogen peroxide?

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Gerd53•9 Jan 2022 15:45

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Gerd53 • 9 Jan 2022 15:45

Condensed moisture, stains on the interior hallway wall!

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Gerd53•26 Dec 2021 10:50

Answers: 4

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Gerd53 • 9 Jan 2022 08:35

Water inside a fully enclosed shell structure

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Antonio2908•7 Jan 2022 06:49

Answers: 11

Mycraft • 7 Jan 2022 19:44

What is the best type of paint to use for painting the shed?

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Heidi1965•4 Jan 2022 23:42

Answers: 1

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fach1werk • 5 Jan 2022 07:54

Reinforcing the Exterior Windowsill – What Is the Correct Method?

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chamäleon•29 Dec 2021 19:37

Answers: 2

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chamäleon • 29 Dec 2021 23:14

Interior paint: alpine lime or alternative

Tolentino•22 Nov 2021 13:08

Answers: 24

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fach1werk • 24 Dec 2021 08:08

Damages to Masonry Units During the Shell Construction Phase

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ChriRoth•20 Dec 2021 18:17

Answers: 18

Nida35a • 21 Dec 2021 14:22

Asbestos in Mortar – Any Experiences?

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Jansepp•19 Dec 2021 20:39

Answers: 11

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Benutzer200 • 21 Dec 2021 07:43

Painting an exterior staircase: which paint and primer to use?

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Eva89en•16 Dec 2021 14:38

Answers: 2

tomtom79 • 17 Dec 2021 16:04

Damp spots on exterior masonry

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SuahUab•14 Nov 2021 21:27

Answers: 18

schubert79 • 17 Dec 2021 06:45

Staircase lighting controlled by two motion sensors

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Brainstorming•24 Oct 2020 21:45

Answers: 8

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hampshire • 16 Dec 2021 16:17

Exterior Walls – Brick or Timber Frame Construction?

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MichaelÖ64•13 Dec 2021 17:25

Answers: 3

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TmMike_2 • 13 Dec 2021 19:05

The Styrofoam insulation has been removed – what should we do about the ceiling now?

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MarcelEva83•13 Dec 2021 03:16

Answers: 4

Nida35a • 13 Dec 2021 11:01

Interior walls: gypsum board or OSB panel?

Nixwill•26 Nov 2021 14:10

Answers: 17

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TmMike_2 • 1 Dec 2021 00:12

Pre-fabricated basement – Filling in corners

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Hausner•24 Nov 2021 08:05

Answers: 18

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Jann St • 28 Nov 2021 15:14

Mold or Mildew on the Screed?

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Heikolademm•13 Sep 2021 23:02

Answers: 22

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drjack2000 • 10 Nov 2021 20:18

Bricking up wooden windows of the conservatory.

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Holger Löning•3 Nov 2021 18:47

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Holger Löning • 3 Nov 2021 18:47

Which primer should be used for which surface?

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Chris S.•2 Nov 2021 16:21

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Durran • 3 Nov 2021 10:57

Issues with Moisture in Exterior Plastering

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Hawe01•7 Jan 2019 16:39

Answers: 8

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Hawe01 • 28 Oct 2021 10:31

Base coat plaster – is it correct to do touch-ups or something like that?

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DanielG125•24 Oct 2021 08:10

Answers: 1

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Jann St • 27 Oct 2021 09:49

Durable wall paint suitable for non-woven wallpaper

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rinketown•26 Oct 2021 09:57

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rinketown • 26 Oct 2021 09:57

Render with fiberglass mesh reinforcement

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Coletrickle_7808•25 Oct 2021 12:10

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Coletrickle_7808 • 25 Oct 2021 12:10

Enlarging a Rough Opening in Poroton Masonry

bauenmk2020•24 Oct 2021 13:17

Answers: 2

bauenmk2020 • 24 Oct 2021 21:06

Cracks in the plaster or masonry when heating the screed.

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susanne556•19 Oct 2021 07:30

Answers: 7

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Durran • 19 Oct 2021 22:31

Cleaning and Repainting a Brick Wall for Beginners

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Rothose•19 Oct 2021 17:27

Answers: 1

tomtom79 • 19 Oct 2021 17:40

Applying Exterior Wall Plaster While Interior Plaster or Screed Is Still Wet

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BiffBiff•18 Oct 2021 21:44

Answers: 3

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RotorMotor • 19 Oct 2021 08:51

What should you do if the wrong chimney has been installed?

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Heidi1965•13 Oct 2021 22:08

Answers: 22

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borderpuschl • 15 Oct 2021 09:32

Painting work for new construction with Q2 drywall finishes

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Finn_Me•10 Oct 2021 21:08

Answers: 14

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shenja • 12 Oct 2021 20:26

Musty Odor in New Construction: Is the Plaster the Cause?

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saibot•10 Oct 2021 21:22

Answers: 9

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ypg • 12 Oct 2021 11:13

Mold Discovered When Removing Wallpaper

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Dominic_Jngt•8 Oct 2021 18:06

Answers: 5

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Rumbi441 • 11 Oct 2021 10:31

Visible expansion joint in the textured wallpaper

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gixxer51•11 Oct 2021 10:13

Answers: 2

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gixxer51 • 11 Oct 2021 10:23

Proton 42.5 unfilled or 36.6 filled?

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Kati2022•9 Oct 2021 10:13

Answers: 13

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Snowy36 • 10 Oct 2021 11:45

What type of plaster is this? Basement renovation

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Lara_83•24 Sep 2021 19:09

Answers: 2

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Scout • 30 Sep 2021 17:29

Master Painter Business and the Pictures of Horror

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Rolexianer•18 Sep 2021 22:34

Answers: 13

Tolentino • 21 Sep 2021 10:16

Stains on Basement Laundry Room Wall

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HubiTrubi40•15 Sep 2021 02:47

Answers: 6

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HubiTrubi40 • 17 Sep 2021 00:43

Fiber Cement Siding -- James Hardie

In der Ruine•15 Sep 2021 13:01

Answers: 6

In der Ruine • 15 Sep 2021 15:53

Plastering walls in the second quarter with textured roller plaster or other recommendations?

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Pwnage619•7 Sep 2021 13:20

Answers: 27

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pagoni2020 • 10 Sep 2021 14:28

Plaster unfinished walls and fill joints in concrete ceilings

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Connilein•18 Aug 2021 19:48

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Jann St • 8 Sep 2021 09:18

Are painting costs generally high or reasonable?

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SebastianH.•5 Sep 2021 21:25

Answers: 14

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lesmue79 • 6 Sep 2021 19:38

Looking for an alternative brick to Petersen Tegl D46

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NordischJung•5 Sep 2021 17:31

Answers: 2

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TinaLa22 • 6 Sep 2021 09:19

Facade Paint – Silicone-Based Paint, Luposan – Anyone with Experience?

bluminger•23 Apr 2018 15:36

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micric3 • 4 Sep 2021 11:36

Is it possible to plaster over expanding foam insulation, and if so, how?

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lesmue79•2 Sep 2021 06:23

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lesmue79 • 3 Sep 2021 17:57

Looking for a Suitable Doorbell for CAT 7 Cable

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Brainstorming•11 Aug 2021 21:52

Answers: 12

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Eifel87 • 28 Aug 2021 09:35

Which type of plaster is recommended for walls with Q3 finish? Suggestions, please :)

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Connilein•26 Aug 2021 21:33

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MKK_SE92 • 27 Aug 2021 11:28

Washing machine pedestal, masonry base, cladding, plinth

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XAMMAX2•24 Aug 2021 18:31

Answers: 5

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Traumfaenger • 26 Aug 2021 22:04

Plastering and painting a utility room in the basement – recommended steps?

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chamäleon•18 Aug 2021 11:06

Answers: 7

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chamäleon • 26 Aug 2021 19:16

Ceilings and walls finished to level 3 with or without painting fleece?

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Strichpunkt•24 Aug 2021 14:59

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netuser • 25 Aug 2021 14:07

How can you identify drainage pipes embedded in walls or floors?

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Heidi1965•18 Aug 2021 17:15

Answers: 8

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Heidi1965 • 22 Aug 2021 12:31

Walls with painter’s fleece / ceiling with lime paint?

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Malervliesa•16 Aug 2021 13:43

Answers: 22

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driver55 • 21 Aug 2021 07:20

Creating Indirect Lighting in a New Construction Yourself

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Pacc666•9 Aug 2021 08:11

Answers: 9

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guckuck2 • 9 Aug 2021 19:01

Outdoor cable installation over long distances

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Hausner•9 Aug 2021 04:18

Answers: 6

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hampshire • 9 Aug 2021 12:59

Second coat of lime plaster is setting too quickly – what can be done?

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PeterRonhof•7 Aug 2021 10:46

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PeterRonhof • 7 Aug 2021 10:46

Touching up the recessed area in the exterior plaster/render

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lesmue79•7 Aug 2021 08:53

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lesmue79 • 7 Aug 2021 08:53

Ultralight Plaster: EPS or Fiber Additives. How to Dispose of It?

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ufr123•6 Aug 2021 23:04

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ufr123 • 6 Aug 2021 23:04

Cracks in the side wall of a mid-terrace house, attic level

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HubiTrubi40•24 Jul 2021 13:48

Answers: 19

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HubiTrubi40 • 3 Aug 2021 16:37

LED strip running parallel to the staircase

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Björn86•28 Feb 2021 11:24

Answers: 12

face26 • 25 Jul 2021 14:33

Facade damaged by reinforcement?

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Eule211•25 Jul 2021 11:44

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Eule211 • 25 Jul 2021 11:44

Old Barn – Salts and Efflorescence in the Masonry

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Christian12121•22 Jul 2021 13:16

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Christian12121 • 22 Jul 2021 13:16

Hollow bricks and soundproofing – looking for experiences

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unser_schloss•20 Apr 2020 16:21

Answers: 36

face26 • 18 Jul 2021 14:17

11.5 cm Load-Bearing Wall Cladding / Mold Issues?

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BMwuppdich•15 Jul 2021 18:34

Answers: 4

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BMwuppdich • 15 Jul 2021 19:06

Glue-based paint – what it is and whether it must be removed

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Rolexianer•13 Feb 2021 18:03

Answers: 15

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Rolexianer • 13 Jul 2021 13:44

Basement Paint for a 1960s House

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Rolexianer•9 Jul 2021 03:32

Answers: 5

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Rolexianer • 11 Jul 2021 05:23

Paint the steel staircase yourself or leave it to the painter?

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C.beckmann1986•26 Jun 2021 13:34

Answers: 19

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Duplomatie • 3 Jul 2021 12:01

Insulation system around windows not installed correctly – should it be left as is or corrected?

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stepfel•29 Jun 2021 15:35

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stepfel • 29 Jun 2021 16:03

Which wall paint color would you recommend?

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Mathodo•19 May 2021 17:16

Answers: 35

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Mathodo • 24 Jun 2021 19:57

Poor Plastering Work or Proper Application of Wall Plaster

Bender•16 Jun 2021 23:21

Answers: 7

Bender • 20 Jun 2021 09:25

Relocating a Wall Including Window Installation – What Are the Costs?

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JoJo2000•19 Jun 2021 14:00

Answers: 1

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hanghaus2000 • 19 Jun 2021 15:09

Painting and Flooring Work Cost Estimate!

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Richooo•17 Jun 2021 15:37

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Richooo • 18 Jun 2021 12:58

How can we widen our niche? By sanding the plaster?

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Pädda•16 Jun 2021 00:37

Answers: 11

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ypg • 16 Jun 2021 19:34

Gable end / roof overhang: should they be stained or painted?

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sk_one33•15 Jun 2021 11:21

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Nordlys • 15 Jun 2021 22:01

Is it feasible for a layperson to install baseboards themselves?

kati1337•26 Aug 2020 21:36

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annab377 • 11 Jun 2021 07:09

What aggregate size should be used for scratch coat plaster?

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Traube348•28 May 2021 13:03

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Durran1234 • 3 Jun 2021 15:34

Exterior Plaster: Mineral-Based or Synthetic Render?

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Appel2000•31 May 2021 16:47

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Appel2000 • 1 Jun 2021 09:51

Experiences with Liapor lightweight expanded clay aggregate wall?

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Al3ksand3r•31 May 2016 12:58

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Ventreri • 28 May 2021 00:56

Older house from 1972 – Asbestos in the plaster?

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basti009•27 May 2021 12:12

Answers: 3

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hanse987 • 27 May 2021 13:14

Which type of topcoat plaster is best suited for smoothing?

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phorris•25 May 2021 23:55

Answers: 11

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phorris • 26 May 2021 21:39

Visible drywall joints under oblique lighting – what can be done?

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masibubu•24 May 2021 11:12

Answers: 14

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masibubu • 25 May 2021 12:53

Textured wallpaper or smooth fleece on the walls?

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Mathodo•17 May 2021 22:19

Answers: 8

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Mathodo • 19 May 2021 17:10

Bulging in Exterior Plaster: Is This Still Normal?

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Hausi63•16 May 2021 15:56

Answers: 7

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jcan • 17 May 2021 14:45

How to Calculate the Amount of Mortar and Ytong Blocks Needed?

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MaxMustaman92•15 May 2021 06:38

Answers: 12

11ant • 15 May 2021 22:06

Which type of plaster should be used? What are the differences?

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Tx-25•9 Jan 2020 13:53

Answers: 16

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jcan • 15 May 2021 12:36

Should the joint between the ceiling drywall and the wall be sealed?

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Mathodo•11 May 2021 20:47

Answers: 5

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nordanney • 12 May 2021 18:54

Mixing Exterior Wall Masonry for a Single-Family House

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roudee17•6 May 2021 23:44

Answers: 1

11ant • 7 May 2021 01:40

Wall waterproofing not compliant with standards, minor defect

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Meyer37•20 Apr 2021 07:57

Answers: 10

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Jann St • 6 May 2021 16:07

Foundation and Masonry Work – Is There a Defect Present?

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Frau-S.•21 Apr 2021 08:13

Answers: 4

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Jann St • 6 May 2021 09:55

Cracks in the facade 7 years after painting

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basti009•27 Apr 2021 10:41

Answers: 18

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hampshire • 1 May 2021 19:42

Uneven Walls – Distance from Baseboards

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Stargate85•29 Apr 2021 22:23

Answers: 28

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guckuck2 • 1 May 2021 12:20

Q2 Plastering – Is the Quality Acceptable?

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YourValentine•26 Apr 2021 19:58

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Tommi27 • 26 Apr 2021 21:02

Is it acceptable to place wall ties in the center or at the edge?

Tolentino•20 Apr 2021 13:41

Answers: 5

Tolentino • 21 Apr 2021 15:27

Substrate Preparation for New Construction for (Machine-) Applied Plaster

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dpauso7766•20 Apr 2021 11:47

Answers: 8

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Aloha_Lars • 21 Apr 2021 08:42

Ytong and Brick Veneer Options

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blackarrow1990•18 Apr 2021 15:38

Answers: 17

11ant • 20 Apr 2021 15:53

Experiences with smooth tiles?

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Häänsen•15 Apr 2021 15:41

Answers: 11

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Müllerin • 17 Apr 2021 11:17