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Posted in Plastering & Drywall on Jun 10
 Plastering upside down is definitely an art and there are more than a few of us who have retreated beaten with ceiling plaster stuck to us like dough. The job becomes even more complicated when the ceiling has complicated detailing, and that is definitely a case where you need to Find a Plasterer if you want to remain sane.
If you still want to try your hand at this then the trick is to understand that plaster has to be exactly the right consistency, and that nothing sticks naturally the wrong way round. If you fiddle with it after you have managed to get it to stick, the chances are good that it will come loose again and frustrate you to the point of getting Plasterer Quotes. in other words, it its working, don’t try to fix it.
 The key is to establish a basic surface over as much of the area as possible, and then to leave things be, while the material semi-dries. After that you can fill in any gaps, and tidy up any difficult corners. When you have done that, and scratched the surface carefully, you are ready to attempt the second coat.
The second coat should go easier because the existing surface and the new plaster over it are more compatible. Aim to add an even layer that conceals everything beneath it. After it has dried to the right consistency you can gradually work off the surface with a straight edge until you have got it right.
Personally I do not think that this is a job for an amateur to attempt. If you do manage to get it right though, then your next step could be to become a Plasterer in London – that is assuming that you are a glutton for pain.
Tags: adhere, amateur, art, ceiling, consistency, corners, detailing, even, fiddle, fill, find a plasterer, gaps, level, loose, plaster, plasterer london, plastering, plastering quote(s), smooth, stick, surface
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 Covings and Cornices are witnessing a renaissance in modern homes, and whereas once they were simply a practical item to disguise the joins where ceiling met wall, London builders are often receiving requests for something a little more unique. Both internally and externally, adding decorative coving to your property can improve the appeal and value of your home and maximise its “kerb appeal”.
Coving is not in itself a difficult addition to make to a room, but when you are considering integrating coving, architraves, skirting and maybe even a dado or picture rail to create an impressive effect, you may want to use the skills of a builder in London to assist you with the design and installation. Particularly with high ceilings or exterior applications, it is far safer to use the services of a London builder with a scaffold, rather than try to carry a piece of coving up a ladder!
The uses for coving may not only be limited to the horizontal and vertical joins of a room or brickwork. Ceiling coving is also becoming popular, with designs available to compliment an existing ceiling rose, create the impression of a beamed ceiling or highlight another feature of your ceiling. Indeed, wall and ceiling coving is now being introduced to incorporate concealed lighting units and add a very special touch to your home at little expense.
We have published a few ideas about what can be achieved in a room with coving and cornices. We hope that these inspire you to think of how the addition of coving could make a change to the rooms in your home – and don’t stop there! The integration of coving and cornices with architraves, skirting and picture rails can turn an ordinary room into something superb.
 Pre-packed coving and cornices come in range of materials, each providing a different influence on your room, and it is a good idea to discuss your ideas with a London builder to determine the best materials to use and that your plans are practical.
A good selection of London builders are accessible through our Tradesmen´s Directory or if you would like to use the “Post-a-Job” facility at the top of the page, builders in London will be able to email you with London builders quotes for helping you give your rooms the “Cor! Nice!” effect.
Tags: architrade, bathroom, bedroom, cornice, coving, dado, Decorating & Interior Design, Find a Builder in London, general building, lounge, picture rail, plastering, skirting
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Posted in Building A-Z on Aug 21
 An architrave is the decorative moulding fitted around the casings of internal doors, windows, and loft hatches to hide the joint between the wall or ceiling and the timber casings. It comes in a variety of materials – although most commonly wood – and masks any subsequent shrinkage and movement between the door or window casing and the wall.
Architrave should be fitted by a London builder after all wall surfaces have been finished (but not decorated) and before fitting skirting board and doors. For one side of a door or window casing, three lengths of architrave are normally required – one horizontal head piece and two vertical side pieces. For a loft hatch, four pieces of architrave are normally required with mitres at each end of all four pieces.
 Where the elements of the architrave meet, the corners are usually mitred – with a typical, square topped casing, the corners meet at rightangles (90 degrees) so the mitre cuts on each piece of architrave should be 45 degrees. However, in older properties, doors, windows and walls bow and shrink with age (don´t we all!), so the exact angle may be questionable. In this case, angles will need to be measured individually and cut accordingly.
Architrave is normally fitted by a builder in London so that it sits back from the inside of the casing timber by about 5 to 10mm. Too narrow a spacing will restrict the knuckle of the doors´ hinges, whereas a larger margin may reduce the overlap of the architrave onto the casing and reduce the available area for putting in nails and supporting the architrave. In most cases, try to keep the style of architrave and the margin the same throughout a property, although in some cases this may not be possible (nor desirable).
In you are thinking or replacing an existing architrave, or installing a new one, have a look at our “Project Advice” on how to fit an architrave, or speak to one of the builders in London featured in our Tradesmen´s Directory.
Tags: architrave, coving, door frame, doors and windows, Find a Builder in London, General Builders, mitre saw, plastering, skirting, timber, Window & Door Fitting, window casing
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