Tricks of The Trade Demonstrations

Refresh your memory - or pick up the essential skills - that will allow you to take some of the smaller DIY projects on yourself. Presented by the DIY Doctor himself, Mike Edwards, make sure you get to the sessions early - seats will be in high demand!

11am - Expert tips on how to skim plaster your walls

Grasp this opportunity for you to perfect your plastering: prepare the wall correctly, hear about the right ways to mix and apply the plaster and finally how to get it flat and smooth. You will also find out how to mend holes in plasterboard.

12.30pm - How to avoid cowboy builders

There is a lot of news in the media about ‘Cowboy Builders’ and how they ruin lives – but there is very little advice given to help you avoid them. This presentation will give advice on how to find reliable tradesmen and cover how to make sure · you obtain accurate references · your builder is adequately insured during the work. · you are covered against accidents · the finished work is satisfactory · follow-up snagging is completed

2pm - Learn how to skim plaster any wall in your home

This presentation takes you through preparing the wall for plastering, mixing and applying the plaster and finally how to get it flat and smooth. You will also find out how to mend holes in plasterboard.

3.30 - Top tiling tips and tricks

The smallest room in the house but the most difficult to decorate! Learn how to get tiles to fit perfectly around toilet, basin and bath with minimum wastage and maximum effect.