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Smoothing a Render Coat85 viewsThis shows a broom being used to smooth an external render coat. The broom is used as the final step in the rendering process after the surface is smoothed with a sponge application.dozer
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Skirting Board85 viewsThe skirting board is brand shera (same as the soffit material). It is affixed by drilling holes in the concrete wall and inserting a plastic grommet. Then a hole is drilled in the skirting board which then is drilled into place. The screws are countersunk so they are level with the surface. Then a white plaster is applied (as seen) to make the screw head undetectable. dozer
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Decorative Glass Blocks84 viewsThis shows the wood spacers used to maintain spacing with the decorative glass blocks, these are the vertical ones in the front of the house. The inside of the gap is reinforced (with rebar) concrete.dozer
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Air Powered Nail Gun84 viewsEvery wood worker will have an air powered nail gun. They shoot small nails into the wood and affix to the sheetrock gypsum board. It is a pretty effective way of attaching trim wood that is used universally in Thailand.dozer
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Applying a Primer83 viewsA good quality primer paint is used, TOA type for fresh concrete finishes (they have two types of primers, one for fresh concrete, the other for existing).dozer
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Bathroom Shower Stall Divider74 viewsClose up of the brick shower divider with inlaid blue glass blocks.dozer
   
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