On 20/11/2011 16:35, DerbyBoy wrote:
We have just had a wall treated, tanked and re-plastered due to damp
problems. The plasterer was careful not to take the plaster down too
low. I now have the problem of fitting MDF plasterboard ( (to match the
rest) without causing a problem.
I am thinking of sticking plastic wedges onto the back of the skirting
which are assembled to suit the gap between skirting and brickwork then
using adhesive to stick the skirting to the plaster - however - I am a
little concerned that only about the top inch of the skirting will meet
the plaster.

Any thoughts?


Regards

John

I would find some blocks of plastic (or something impervious to water)
the same thickness as the plaster, and stick them to the brickwork with
Gripfill/Stixall just above floor level at regular - maybe 150mm -
intervals. Then fit the skirting - with a a bead of adhesive near the
top to meet the plaster, and a dollop on each plastic block. The
skirting will then be adequately supported both at the top and bottom -
without creating any water transmission path.
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Cheers,
Roger
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