If you find yourself involved in a home improvement project such as hanging drywall, painting or wallpapering a room, having the proper plastering tools is essential. Fortunately, all of these items are available at your local hardware store or online. Let's take a look at the plastering tools you need. Plastering trowel A trowel is an important plastering tool that allows you to smooth … [Read more...] about Plastering – The Tools you Need to get the Job Done
Stanley knife
A Guide to Using Lining Paper to Achieve the Same Finish as a Newly Plastered Wall
In this article, we're going to look at how you can use lining paper to achieve the same finish as a newly plastered wall. Doing this removes the cost and mess associated with hiring a plasterer or doing it yourself. If you've never plastered before and want to try it out, read our guide on plastering for beginners and check out the tools you need. Why use lining paper? If you paint … [Read more...] about A Guide to Using Lining Paper to Achieve the Same Finish as a Newly Plastered Wall
How to Fit a Plug Top
Tools required Side cutters (snips), a medium posi and flat screwdriver depending on the plug top, a Stanley knife and if you have them a pair of wire strippers. Remove approximately 5cm of outer sheath from the flex, to do this score around the flex with your knife taking care not to cut into the conductors inside, just bend the flex at the score mark once or twice and it should pull off … [Read more...] about How to Fit a Plug Top