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!

Painting the Roof Eaves as a DIY Project

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Chris1990•13 Apr 2021 12:17

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Nordlys • 13 Apr 2021 12:41

Cracks at the Wall-to-Ceiling Junction: Normal or Defect? (with Photos)

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Baugreenhorn•12 Apr 2021 11:01

Answers: 4

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Tommi27 • 12 Apr 2021 17:24

Experience with Magu insulated concrete form blocks?

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alexisan•3 Mar 2019 11:51

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Joerg Kempe • 9 Apr 2021 10:49

Red lime plaster advantages? Which paint to use and how often to repaint?

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majuhenema•3 Apr 2021 22:06

Answers: 14

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pagoni2020 • 5 Apr 2021 19:11

Is it possible to use a lime-gypsum plaster in the utility room?

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annab377•3 Apr 2021 07:31

Answers: 3

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hampshire • 3 Apr 2021 09:58

Source cement with the finest grain size

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Nightfil•1 Apr 2021 21:59

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Nightfil • 1 Apr 2021 22:28

White discoloration on the wall appearing months after we painted it

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User2021•28 Feb 2021 16:55

Answers: 1

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Jann St • 28 Mar 2021 14:12

Installing a ceiling substructure on damp interior plaster?

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Jodamic•27 Mar 2021 16:03

Answers: 5

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Nordlys • 27 Mar 2021 22:05

Choosing a Facing Brick – Which Manufacturer?

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ElsasTraumhaus•25 Mar 2021 08:34

Answers: 16

11ant • 27 Mar 2021 12:05

Looking for a company to install a brick veneer facade in the Allgäu region.

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Klinkerhäussch•23 Mar 2021 15:53

Answers: 7

11ant • 25 Mar 2021 02:14

Three satellite dishes with two antennas

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Erkanovicz•18 Mar 2021 11:57

Answers: 6

Mycraft • 19 Mar 2021 09:10

Tiles first or base coat first?

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Seven1984•10 Mar 2021 12:04

Answers: 12

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Nordlys • 11 Mar 2021 14:51

Remove window trim paint

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Hippyman•10 Mar 2021 15:52

Answers: 3

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icandoit • 10 Mar 2021 18:07

Facade Paint – Which Shade of White?

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NKB2020•1 Mar 2021 22:18

Answers: 4

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NKB2020 • 10 Mar 2021 16:07

New Construction Painting Work: Nonwoven Fabric Silicate Paint Defective

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Müllermilch•9 Mar 2021 11:34

Answers: 1

bauenmk2020 • 9 Mar 2021 12:04

What paint should be used on lime plaster?

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Marcel5291•4 Mar 2021 15:30

Answers: 4

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BBaumeister • 8 Mar 2021 12:50

Exterior wall damp, mold, joints sandy

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Benny23•2 Mar 2021 00:56

Answers: 12

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Nice-Nofret • 4 Mar 2021 13:22

Smoothing and Painting Concrete Ceilings in Outdoor Areas

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Reini1234•26 Jan 2021 11:35

Answers: 6

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Reini1234 • 28 Feb 2021 22:13

Facade recently repainted, paint is peeling off

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katara1337•25 Feb 2021 12:09

Answers: 3

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Nordlys • 25 Feb 2021 15:19

Interior Insulation – Multipor or Double-Wall Construction

South•22 Feb 2021 21:54

Answers: 2

South • 25 Feb 2021 09:13

Repointing Sand-Lime Bricks – Which Mortar to Use?

South•17 Feb 2021 20:23

Answers: 4

South • 22 Feb 2021 21:38

Underfloor heating pipe used as a protective conduit / empty duct in the ground?

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gunterh•18 Feb 2021 20:17

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nordanney • 19 Feb 2021 08:18

Concrete walls cause rust stains on wallpaper; new construction;

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Baugreenhorn•10 Feb 2021 15:42

Answers: 10

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Jann St • 18 Feb 2021 18:57

Comparison of Quotes for Painting Work Including Filling, Smoothing Fleece, etc.

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micric3•4 Feb 2021 17:05

Answers: 1

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Jann St • 18 Feb 2021 15:45

Is fiberglass wallpaper/fiberglass fabric harmful?

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asterixyz•15 Feb 2021 23:05

Answers: 1

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nordanney • 16 Feb 2021 07:14

Difference in the textured plaster on the wall. A new wall was constructed.

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xADDRx2006•15 Feb 2021 10:43

Answers: 3

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xADDRx2006 • 15 Feb 2021 16:15

Mixing your own gray paint for interior walls?

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AmperCS•13 Feb 2021 21:08

Answers: 5

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Kokovi79 • 14 Feb 2021 15:05

Wall structure 36.5 cm Poroton T8 including facing brick

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SebastianLiesa•29 Jan 2021 10:10

Answers: 32

11ant • 14 Feb 2021 15:02

Painting over old latex paint with latex paint

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Rolexianer•10 Feb 2021 21:54

Answers: 15

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Rolexianer • 12 Feb 2021 23:12

Rainwater is not draining properly into the gutter and is seeping into the masonry.

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Stefan2.84•10 Feb 2021 14:37

Answers: 5

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Stefan2.84 • 12 Feb 2021 09:31

Touching up wall paint in spots – any experiences?

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timur99•11 Feb 2021 19:11

Answers: 7

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timur99 • 11 Feb 2021 20:47

Mold on the chimney, looking for a solution

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Stadtvilla19•9 Feb 2021 14:23

Answers: 1

seat88 • 9 Feb 2021 17:04

Painting the facade of a mid-terrace house

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Bentovic•29 Jan 2021 07:38

Answers: 6

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Bentovic • 29 Jan 2021 09:09

Building Stair Railings with Aerated Concrete Blocks – Is It Stable?

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Snowy36•28 Jun 2018 15:04

Answers: 46

xxsonicxx • 27 Jan 2021 13:09

Primed Gypsum Plaster in New Construction — Silicification?

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jukafe80•24 Jan 2021 10:04

Answers: 8

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jukafe80 • 24 Jan 2021 17:50

Priming the Utility Room Walls – Fresh Screed

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Hausbaer•23 Jan 2021 12:40

Answers: 10

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FoxMulder24 • 24 Jan 2021 11:56

Installation of a Satellite Dish System

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bergi•28 Apr 2016 14:43

Answers: 38

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*Dipol* • 17 Jan 2021 18:28

How long should the painter wait?

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Heidi1965•11 Jan 2021 21:49

Answers: 9

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Alessandro • 14 Jan 2021 10:42

Repairing Old Plaster Yourself

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Aigner231•11 Jan 2021 17:06

Answers: 2

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fach1werk • 12 Jan 2021 17:50

Sealing of large wall openings

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Gette094•11 Jan 2021 16:05

Answers: 19

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Gette094 • 11 Jan 2021 20:47

Modifying Existing Lighting – Any Ideas?

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ivenh0•5 Jan 2021 17:39

Answers: 5

Nida35a • 5 Jan 2021 18:15

Are these prices reasonable?

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Heidi1965•4 Jan 2021 22:05

Answers: 17

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hampshire • 5 Jan 2021 13:08

Removing Interior Roughcast Plaster in an Existing House

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sirooris•28 Sep 2020 21:06

Answers: 4

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pagoni2020 • 3 Jan 2021 00:19

Y-Tong vs. Concrete Without Additional Insulation in Practice (Heating Costs)

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Keishadow•28 Feb 2019 17:02

Answers: 38

Schimi1791 • 29 Dec 2020 16:59

Recommendations for Wall Surfaces in New Construction

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C.beckmann1986•26 Dec 2020 14:19

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pagoni2020 • 26 Dec 2020 18:23

Wall: small damaged area → painting work?

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immermehr•19 Dec 2020 06:43

Answers: 9

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guckuck2 • 19 Dec 2020 22:26

Gypsum plaster or lime-cement plaster

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Abellio•7 Dec 2020 10:54

Answers: 6

Winniefred • 15 Dec 2020 16:08

Waterproofing concrete pavers with a hydrophobic treatment

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Jin85•9 Sep 2020 20:33

Answers: 4

Schimi1791 • 14 Dec 2020 20:34

Staircase Lighting – Which Options Would You Recommend?

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ivenh0•15 Nov 2018 10:22

Answers: 33

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BobRoss • 12 Dec 2020 20:57

Backfill an 80 cm deep borehole

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Husky1001•5 Dec 2020 13:20

Answers: 5

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BobRoss • 5 Dec 2020 20:18

Applying joint compound to solid and drywall walls and ceilings

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Alexander61220•3 Dec 2020 07:08

Answers: 2

Tolentino • 3 Dec 2020 14:36

Demolition and reconstruction of exterior wall due to defects

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Nightfil•24 Nov 2020 18:13

Answers: 12

11ant • 26 Nov 2020 00:42

Ceiling plaster in the kitchen is slightly peeling in some areas and shows mild discoloration.

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fraubauer•18 Nov 2020 09:40

Answers: 19

Tolentino • 25 Nov 2020 16:05

Should you paint or wallpaper lime-cement plaster?

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expose•10 Nov 2017 17:07

Answers: 48

Winniefred • 24 Nov 2020 22:30

Does a conductive vapor barrier (aluminum) need to be grounded?

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Fragenasker•24 Nov 2020 17:34

Answers: 5

11ant • 24 Nov 2020 19:36

Sealing Exterior Area Joint in Concrete Base

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Beathomen•20 Nov 2020 12:41

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Steven • 20 Nov 2020 17:53

Facade Clinker with Green Patina on Delivery – Defect?

sayword•18 Nov 2020 09:25

Answers: 3

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hampshire • 18 Nov 2020 21:22

Wood stain still sticky after 2 months

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Amarion•16 Nov 2020 08:42

Answers: 7

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ypg • 16 Nov 2020 17:12

Wall construction: 15 cm calcium silicate brick plus 25 cm external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS)

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Klaus23•14 Nov 2020 07:47

Answers: 9

11ant • 15 Nov 2020 19:56

Which wall cracks are problematic and which are not?

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fraubauer•9 Nov 2020 16:09

Answers: 16

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apokolok • 12 Nov 2020 12:04

Exterior walls made of 24 cm hollow clay bricks: should I use external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) or Poroton T7 blocks?

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sascha-t4-le•31 Oct 2020 11:27

Answers: 29

Tolentino • 2 Nov 2020 17:37

Seeking Experiences with Exposed Concrete Staircases

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Pfadfinder87•23 Feb 2020 07:13

Answers: 23

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Evelyn! • 29 Oct 2020 11:11

Should the wall be painted first and then have textured paint applied over it?

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X_SH5_X•13 Feb 2020 12:48

Answers: 10

KingJulien • 27 Oct 2020 20:19

Main utility connection box installed before interior plastering in the utility room

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DerGuteTon•30 Jul 2020 22:51

Answers: 20

Knöpfchen • 25 Oct 2020 11:56

Corner wall/plaster around entrance door

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PhilippoJ•13 Oct 2020 16:27

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Bookstar • 24 Oct 2020 21:26

Apply joint compound and sand a precast concrete panel ceiling to Q3 finish level

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dumdidum!•23 Oct 2020 12:42

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pagoni2020 • 24 Oct 2020 11:13

Better to avoid wallpaper when moving in for the first time?

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Heidi1965•18 Oct 2020 20:06

Answers: 47

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Joedreck • 20 Oct 2020 08:26

Fogging Black Dust – Who Can Share Their Experience With Us?

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Schnukkelchen•11 Oct 2020 23:00

Answers: 5

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Nice-Nofret • 13 Oct 2020 19:28

Ceilings/Walls – textured wallpaper or decorative quartz finish

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exto1791•28 Sep 2020 10:00

Answers: 14

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ypg • 13 Oct 2020 19:26

Frame Cladding Wood/WPC/Options

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muffinplaner•12 Oct 2020 19:07

Answers: 7

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ypg • 13 Oct 2020 07:24

Facing brick layer on masonry or foundation?

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Sciro80•3 Oct 2020 09:55

Answers: 3

11ant • 13 Oct 2020 00:35

Problem with Painting Walls: White Paint Does Not Absorb

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zawbaz1•11 Oct 2020 23:09

Answers: 6

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zawbaz1 • 12 Oct 2020 23:20

Q2 Plaster Cracks / Minor Defects – Are They Considered Deficiencies or Acceptable?

kati1337•23 Jul 2020 14:07

Answers: 17

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Bookstar • 12 Oct 2020 21:52

Which basecoat board should be used when insulation is not a factor?

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Changeling•23 Apr 2019 22:19

Answers: 8

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Mudo1991 • 12 Oct 2020 09:25

Roof soffit primed (construction with general contractor)

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immermehr•22 Jun 2019 21:20

Answers: 19

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Nordlys • 5 Oct 2020 19:19

Building a Workshop Attached Directly to the House – What Should Be Considered?

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Hauherr2020•4 Oct 2020 16:17

Answers: 4

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Hauherr2020 • 4 Oct 2020 18:53

Respiratory Mask for Spraying Primer – Any Recommendations?

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katara1337•30 Sep 2020 12:21

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rick2018 • 30 Sep 2020 18:47

Help with Choosing Interior Paint Colors

kati1337•1 Sep 2020 21:52

Answers: 37

kati1337 • 30 Sep 2020 16:46

Looking for high-quality colored wall paint

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ivenh0•29 Sep 2020 11:06

Answers: 11

kati1337 • 30 Sep 2020 10:51

Painting a Newly Built Waterproof Concrete Basement: Should You Wait Due to Moisture?

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Baugreenhorn•18 Sep 2020 14:33

Answers: 5

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Bookstar • 23 Sep 2020 10:48

Interior plaster; cracks visible depending on weather conditions

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Andruha•21 Sep 2020 10:58

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ypg • 22 Sep 2020 23:36

Motion Sensor in the Hallway/Entrance Area

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exto1791•21 Sep 2020 16:02

Answers: 27

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hampshire • 22 Sep 2020 15:53

Hollow concrete blocks (garage) remain loose after compaction

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Mojoman•19 Sep 2020 22:31

Answers: 8

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guckuck2 • 20 Sep 2020 18:59

Compressive Strength of Mineral Plaster Super Lupp

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mkleiner•9 Apr 2016 19:53

Answers: 7

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mkleiner • 18 Sep 2020 14:55

Facing bricks from Petersen Tegl

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marco72•15 Sep 2020 10:43

Answers: 5

11ant • 15 Sep 2020 17:33

Is a rotary dimmer or a push-button dimmer more convenient to use?

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Pädda•10 Sep 2020 16:38

Answers: 16

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hampshire • 15 Sep 2020 13:58

Walls show strong efflorescence; not a new construction.

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Benni64•12 Sep 2020 21:53

Answers: 2

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Benni64 • 14 Sep 2020 13:32

The painting company is using an interior paint (StoColor Sil In) for the exterior facade coating.

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dasWuBauer•10 Sep 2020 11:56

Answers: 7

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Snowy36 • 13 Sep 2020 09:42

Fabricating reinforcement for concrete columns

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Jin85•6 Sep 2020 07:26

Answers: 1

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Mürker13 • 6 Sep 2020 15:36

Which plaster or render should be used to coat concrete walls?

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uti-pepe•30 Aug 2020 13:50

Answers: 11

manohara • 5 Sep 2020 19:08

Transition from Drywall to Masonry (Drywall and Plaster)

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quattro123•24 Aug 2020 06:48

Answers: 5

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Lumpi_LE • 24 Aug 2020 08:48

Welds on Painted Handrail – Assessment?

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Typ12345•15 Jul 2020 18:07

Answers: 48

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Pierre • 12 Aug 2020 12:13

Silicone Resin or Emulsion Paint – Which Is Better for Interior Walls?

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fluxxis•31 Jan 2020 14:46

Answers: 27

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Peter Silie • 6 Aug 2020 09:17

Interior Walls and Ceilings – Differences Between Paint-Ready Fleece and Fiberglass Mesh

bauenmk2020•1 Aug 2020 16:23

Answers: 5

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Nordlys • 4 Aug 2020 21:32

EIFS dark color unevenness issues?

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natalia P-H•27 Jul 2020 14:35

Answers: 25

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Jann St • 28 Jul 2020 19:35

Drill holes in textured wall covering – can they be filled and painted over?

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KongStrong•23 Jul 2020 18:59

Answers: 10

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Pierre • 25 Jul 2020 10:59

Painting aerated concrete basement walls

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michael81•4 Jul 2020 23:34

Answers: 5

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michael81 • 24 Jul 2020 21:14

Building a Wall with a Door Opening

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Haribobo•22 Jul 2020 13:50

Answers: 12

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Joedreck • 24 Jul 2020 18:15

Barbecue Area Walls Height Difference

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Haribobo•12 Jun 2020 15:36

Answers: 24

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Haribobo • 22 Jul 2020 13:38

Bathroom – plaster – textured wallpaper on the ceiling

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Peter Silie•20 Jul 2020 10:36

Answers: 2

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Grundaus • 21 Jul 2020 14:07