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plastering over aluminium sheet

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sm_ja...@hotmail.com

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Jun 27, 2005, 7:06:15 AM6/27/05
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I will have to plaster over a small area of aluminium sheet (less than
a foot square) on brick wall. Bricks all around. I know you can plaster
over the expanded metal, but any issues with a sheet of it ? It may get
hot as shower supply pipes go through it. Any problems / things to look
out for ?
Cheers,
Simon.

fred

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Jun 27, 2005, 11:06:38 AM6/27/05
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In article <1119870375.7...@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com
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I haven't done this but think there might be a risk of a patch spalling off if
the metal flexes. I'd be inclined to prime the surface with some neat pva &
sand for the plaster to grip onto, also give it a reasonable layer (12mm+)
rather than a skim.
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fred

ben

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Jun 27, 2005, 11:11:33 AM6/27/05
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Score the plate for a good key to grip the plaster rather than suggested pva
method


sm_ja...@hotmail.com

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Jun 27, 2005, 12:47:10 PM6/27/05
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Plate a bit smaller than I said, plus about 2mm thick, so shouldn't
flex I hope.
I'll score it and use PVA before I plaster. Maybe I will drill a few
small holes for extra key.
Simon.

Rob Morley

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Jun 27, 2005, 2:49:17 PM6/27/05
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In article <1119890830....@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
"sm_ja...@hotmail.com" sm_ja...@hotmail.com says...
I'd cover it with EML fixed to the brickwork - then you don't have
to worry about adhesion or flex.
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