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Plaster Mix

purebluecreative — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:56:57 +0000

Plaster mix starts out whatever color the dry compound is that you are working with, and changes gray as it sets up, gradually to white as it dries. Plaster is used as a building material similar to mortar or cement . Like those materials plastering courses starts as a dry powder that is mixed with water to form a paste which liberates heat and then hardens. Plaster made from a poorly proportioned mix may be more difficult to repair.

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Glass houses

purebluecreative — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:50:38 +0000

A bespoke conservatories is on the north side of a building can be much more comfortable as an everyday living space, without the need for protection against the sun. Artists have always liked north lights: they have a kind and beautiful light.

Steps for Repairing a Running Toilet

purebluecreative — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:45:32 +0000

Will your toilet not stop running? Well, you better catch it before it gets away! Seriously, a running toilet is bad in many ways and, therefore, must be dealt with as soon as possible.

First of all, a continuously running toilet may mean that your toilet tank is not filling, which would keep the toilet from flushing properly. If your toilet doesn’t flush properly, you may find yourself having difficulty removing the waste from your bathroom. This, of course, can be quite unpleasant. Secondly, a running toilet is simply a waste of water. Wasting water in this way can be quite expensive, particularly if you are paying for city water. In addition, wasting water is simply not good for the environment.

Thankfully, repairing a running toilet is something that nearly any homeowner can fix with the proper training. The first thing you need to do in order to repair your running toilet is to go to your nearest hardware store and get a “toilet repair kit.” In addition to purchasing the new kit, you will need to make certain you have a wrench. Then, find a few minutes in your day to make the repair. To complete the repair, you will need to follow these simple steps:

Shut off the water supply to the toilet - This should be located under the tank. Make sure you shut the valve completely! Flush the toilet to drain the tank.
Remove all the parts of the old assembly. This will leave you with an empty tank with the fill opening on the left side and the drain in the center.
Install the new fill assembly to the fill opening. Make sure you use the included gaskets, and do not over tighten the plastic nut on the outside of the tank - you can strip the threads and end up with a leaky toilet, which would be no improvement at all!
Install the new flapper assembly, and attach the chain from the flush handle to the new flapper.
Attach the water supply line to the new filler assembly, again making sure the connection is tight.
Open the valve and let the tank fill. Check for leaks around the filler opening.
Flush the toilet a few times, adjusting the float so that there is just enough water in the tank to ensure a proper flush. Remember, we started this project in the first place so as to not be wasting water, so this last step is one to not forget.

If you still aren’t feeling too comfortable about making this repair, you might want to consider taking plumbing courses where you can learn more about basic home repairs.

Looking at Hairy Walls

purebluecreative — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:45:10 +0000

Did you know that there may be hair in your walls? That’s right! Many people don’t realize that hair has commonly been used in plaster in order to assist with the binding process.

Why Hair?

Hair – particularly horse’s hair – has long been used in plastering for two main reasons: it’s easy to find and it works in much the same was as the strands you find in fibreglass resin. Remember, plaster has been around for quite some time now, so our ancestors needed to use whatever they could get their hands on in order to do the job right. Long ago, before everyone owned a car, everyone had a horse. Therefore, horse’s hair was quite easy to obtain.

Choosing Your Hair

Today, ox hair is actually used more often than horsehair. In fact, it can be purchased in three different quality levels. Regardless of the type of hair used, the purpose is to help control any small cracks that may develop in the plaster as it dries or when flexing is possible. Therefore, the hair needs to be strong and clean, which means it should be free from dirt and grease. It is also best for the hair to be long, which is one advantage that ox hair has over horsehair. Some craftsmen, however, prefer to use a mixture of horsehair and ox hair in their plastering projects. When taking plastering courses, you can learn more about hair and other materials that can be used as a binding agent for plaster.

So, the next time you clean your walls or hang a picture, think about what is inside the plaster and remember just how hairy your walls really are!

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purebluecreative — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:15:16 +0000

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