ArtyWoodworker

I find that a bit of 0000 steel wool with car polishing compound (Meguiars or similar), followed by a polishing cloth with the same polish, will make that sink look like new. That's what I do, Disclaimer - try it on a small discrete area first etc,

I have used chalkdownlime.com

Hi All, I'm about to re-plaster the lower half of my Victorian dining room in Lime (remediation of damp problems, and replacing gypsum based plastering with breathable lime). I'm experienced (DIY) in plastering with gypsum based products, having attended some training by professionals a few years back, but this will be my first time rendering/plastering with Lime. I've ordered Course Lime Plaster with fibres for the scratch coat, medium lime for the second coat, followed by fine, finish lime plaster for the top coat. (all ready mixed). It will be applied to bricks (built with lime) and will join the top half of the room which is rendered with original lime but covered in gypsum finish coat (no damp issues there so I have left as is). I have also ordered some Pozzolan additive to speed up drying and strengthen the plaster. My question is, does anybody here have experience in Lime plastering internally, who can offer me some practical tips and advice? I've watched a couple of YouTube videos, and have got a few pointers, but would like to hear what others have experienced also. Thanks!

Hi, Having a tight fit is very doable by competent and patient builders - foam should be reserved for really hard parts e.g. when a joist is close to an uneven brick wall like in old Victorian houses, for example. I feel like the approach should be to aim for cut-to-fit, and use the foam in the (hopefully) rare occasions you get gaps. Just my opinion based on what I have seen getting done in the past. Edit: I remembered this video I saw recently, showing how getting a tight fit is possible

Goodness, this building/renovating game can be dangerous. I do make myself read these kind of threads, not because I like gory stuff, but because it reminds me to be extra careful next time I'm doing some work. Accidents can still happen even with the best of care, but people I know say they usually get accidents when they either a) get complacent about safety b) work when they are too tired. Stay safe everyone!!

Hi, Saying hello, I've just joined the forum. I'm an avid DIYer, fixing up a Victorian terraced house in London. My hobbies are also woodworking and Art. Looking forward to learning from, and hopefully contributing, to this forum. Cheers