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How To Cut a Circle Hole in Tile

BySam Wood 18/03/202225/04/2022 Reading Time: 3 minutes

When decorating your bathroom you may find that you need to cut a large circular hole in your tile. but how exactly do you go about this? After all, cutting into tiles is not the simplest job in the world. Well, I have a couple of different methods here that you could try out and…

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Postcrete, What Temperature Can You Use It In?
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Postcrete, What Temperature Can You Use It In?

BySam Wood 04/03/202204/03/2022 Reading Time: 5 minutes

So you have just got yourself some postcrete bags, but the weather’s a little cold out and you are wondering what temperature is too cold to use postcrete in? After all we all know you should never lay concrete in sub-zero temperatures, but is this also true for postcrete? Let’s have a look and find…

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how much postcrete to use per post?
Building Materials

Postcrete Water First or Last?

BySam Wood 04/03/202204/03/2022 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Do you add water before or after pouring your bag of postcrete into its new home? This is a question that comes up a lot so let me help you out. Water First or Last? So, should you add water first or last? Well, most postcrete manufacturers say to add the water first, and this…

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Postcrete I Used Too Much Water! What To Do?
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Postcrete I Used Too Much Water! What To Do?

BySam Wood 04/03/202204/03/2022 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Postcrete is great for an easier way to set fencing posts, but what do you do if you have used too much water? Let’s have a look and find out. Too Much Water So you’ve used too much water with your postcrete mix, maybe you put too much in the hole to begin with or…

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Postcrete Setting Time
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Postcrete Setting Time

BySam Wood 04/03/202204/03/2022 Reading Time: 5 minutes

I love using postcrete, it is so much simpler than having to use concrete. But how long does postcrete take to set? Let’s have a look and find out. So, How long does postcrete take to set? Postcrete has an accelerant already mixed into the bag. This helps the mixture to set really quick, a…

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How Much Postcrete Per Post?
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How Much Postcrete Per Post?

BySam Wood 02/03/202202/03/2022 Reading Time: 6 minutes

Postcrete is an easier way to set fence posts. No longer do you need to measure out your cement, sand and aggregate and then mix it all together to make concrete. Instead, you can shove a premixed bag of postcrete into a hole, add some water and you’re done. But how many bags should you…

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Does Postcrete Have Stones in it?
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Does Postcrete Have Stones in it?

BySam Wood 28/02/202228/02/2022 Reading Time: 2 minutes

postcrete is brilliant for setting posts. it means the average DIY’er can now set fence posts in concrete without having to go out and hire a mixer or mix in a wheelbarrow. It works really well and is always my go-to when setting fence posts. But does postcrete have stones in it, or do you…

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Do You Need Ballast With Postcrete?
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Do You Need Ballast With Postcrete?

BySam Wood 28/02/202204/03/2022 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Postcrete is an easier way to secure fence posts than having to mix up concrete. But when using postcrete do you need to mix some ballast in, or is it ready to go? Do you need ballast with postcrete? No, you don’t. Simply put: a bag of postcrete has everything in it that you need,…

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Can Postcrete Be Drilled?
Building Materials | Postcrete

Can Postcrete Be Drilled?

BySam Wood 28/02/202202/03/2022 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Postcrete is a really simple and easy way of securing posts. just shove the contents of a bag of postcrete into a hole, add a little water and you’re done. But can postcrete be drilled like concrete can? let’s have a look and find out. So, can postcrete be drilled? Yes, you can drill into…

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Best Magnetic Bit Holder
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Best Magnetic Bit Holder

BySam Wood 28/02/202229/09/2022 Reading Time: 6 minutes

Magnetic bit holders can really help you out, particularly at times when you need to use your drill one-handed. But there are issues, to start with there are hundreds of different magnetic bit holders available, some are amazing and others are crap. But how do you know which one to go with? Well usually I…

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Can You Use Caulk as an Adhesive?
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Can You Use Caulk as an Adhesive?

BySam Wood 18/02/202218/02/2022 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Decorators caulk is great for filling in gaps in trim and skirting board, but what about using it as an adhesive? Can you use caulk as an adhesive? There is only one way to find out, test it! Testing Caulk as an Adhesive I’m guessing the only reason to do this would be in an…

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Can You Sand Decorators Caulk?
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Can You Sand Decorators Caulk?

BySam Wood 18/02/202218/02/2022 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Decorators caulk is a vital product for helping any level of decorator achieve a professional level finish. Many novice users may not be that familiar with decorators caulk and wondering how to achieve the perfect finish. This may lead to you wondering whether you can sand decorators caulk, well can you? Let’s jump in and…

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What is Low Tack Masking Tape?

BySam Wood 17/02/202217/02/2022 Reading Time: 6 minutes

When it comes to masking tape a lot of the more premium tapes will be advertised as “low tack” but what exactly does this mean? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of low tack masking tapes? Let’s have a look and find out. Low Tack Masking Tape All this essentially means is that the…

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Decorating

When to Remove Masking Tape After Spray Painting?

BySam Wood 17/02/202217/02/2022 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Masking tape is your best friend when spray painting. Without masking tape, it would be very difficult to achieve a nice, clean finish when using spray paint. But what is the right time to remove your masking tape after spray painting? Let’s have a look and find out. Straight Away or Leave to Dry? I…

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Decorating

Is Masking Tape Waterproof?

BySam Wood 17/02/202217/02/2022 Reading Time: 4 minutes

This is a question I see asked a lot, so let’s answer it the only way I know how, with some testing. I am going to do a couple of different tests to find out whether masking tape is waterproof or not. Testing Whether Masking Tape is Waterproof so how am I going to test…

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Decorating

When to Remove Masking Tape After Siliconing?

BySam Wood 16/02/202216/02/2022 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Using masking tape when siliconing is a popular way for those without tonnes of decorating experience to achieve nice clean, straight lines with their silicone. There is one question that pops up time and time again though and no one has really answered it, that is when to remove masking tape after siliconing? So you…

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