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You just have to love a funny commercial. We were curious as to how you rate this TV ad for plasterers. Read more...
Leave a comment · 22/03/2013 ·
After an earthquake you may wish to check that your foundations and essential services are in check and haven’t been affected by the movement. Read more...
1 comment · 20/06/2012
This week we talk to Gold Star Homes, a 5 star certified Service Central member. Learn more about their business and how Service Central has helped them to succeed.
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Leave a comment · 30/09/2011 ·
Today we take a look at some great feedback supplied by a customer about an emergency plastering job and learn about how language doesn't have to be a barrier to receiving great quality work. Read more...
2 comments · 21/09/2011
Let's face it, mould is pretty grose - especially if it's growing on your bread or your walls. So, what can we do about it? (The wall mould, that is!) Read more...
Leave a comment · 19/07/2011
A leaky ceiling might seem humorous in the movies, but when it's your own things aren't so funny. Ceiling leaks can start as a simple discolouration and lead to severe damage, so who do you call when you hear that 'drip, drip, drip?' Read more...
Leave a comment · 19/07/2011
Every DIY-er has different skills and knowledge, but what all DIY-ers have in common is a will and want to do things themselves. But there are some things that most DIY-ers alike will say needs a professional to do it. As with everything, there's always going to be exceptions to the rule but these particular DIY activities are the most challenging. Read more...
Leave a comment · 04/11/2010
Lots of different brands of render, but there are three main types. Cement, acrylic and solid plastering. Read more...
Leave a comment · 20/10/2010
Progress on Kirsten's bathroom renovation project, now that the previous fixtures have been ripped out the walls have been replastered and reskimmed. Read more...
1 comment · 03/09/2010
Joey tells the story of how he painted his 3 bed 1950's weatherboard home, gives us some tips he learned along the way and gives us some info on removing wallpaper, preparing walls and hiring the professionals. Read more...
Leave a comment · 03/09/2010
Kirsten's bathroom renovation project continues - check out the 'before' photos and the beginnings of the destruction. Read more...
Leave a comment · 31/08/2010
I’ve finished both the bedrooms, I’ve painted the hallway, there’s only one room left for me to tackle and then the whole of the upstairs is finished. The problem is that room is the bathroom. Now I thought about refinishing it rather than redoing it, but my bathroom is in an utter state. Read more...
1 comment · 28/08/2010
Galvanised by finishing off the front room, I decided that I wanted the living room done too. Of course you don’t always get what you want. I knew from the schedule of works I’d done, there was no point in doing the floors in the living room until the kitchen and bathroom were finished. But, I reasoned, I could do everything else. Read more...
Leave a comment · 12/08/2010
When you're hiring a plasterer the hourly rate they quote will cover their labour and all materials. Plastering is a highly skilled trade, and it's worth paying someone good to get the best finish possible. It's always worthwhile getting recommendations for a plasterer or asking to see examples of their work. Read more...
23 comments · 11/08/2010 ·
Many Australian homes have a foundation of stumps. Wooden stumps to support your house were common up until the most recent years when concrete stumps became more popular. The reason why concrete stumps became more popular is because wood can only be expected to last between 20 and 80 years depending on the type of timber, soil conditions and other factors like drainage and pests. Archicentre has said that up to 30% of timber stumped homes need an immediate full or partial restump, so your house could very well need to be restumped. What are the symptoms of stump rot or movement? Read more...
2 comments · 21/07/2010
Plaster is common in Australian homes, and so are plaster cracks. But why are there cracks and are they serious? Read more...
Leave a comment · 20/07/2010
Why does plaster crack? Once it's cracked, what are your options to fix it? Read more...
2 comments · 20/07/2010
Rendering is a process that should be done by a professional. Unfortunately, rendering isn't really something that you can really patch up if part of it isn't quite right, and it's tricky to get the consistency and application done right. Steps involved in rendering... Read more...
1 comment · 19/07/2010
Everything can be rendered. You can render a graphic image, render lard, and render results. Rendering is also used in film-making, but most importantly it's also a substance that's applied to brick, concrete, stone, earth or cement surfaces - often to hide imperfections and add aesthetic appeal. What are the benefits of rendering? Read more...
Leave a comment · 19/07/2010
Your ceilings are the often neglected part of a room. When you consider changing the colour scheme, rarely will you think about the options for your ceiling. Here are a few common problems and ideas to solve them. Read more...
Leave a comment · 25/05/2010
Got a hole in your plaster wall that needs to be fixed? This simple guide will walk you through fixing big and small holes, as well as giving some quick advice on how to fix cracks in plaster Read more...
Leave a comment · 04/05/2010 ·
Melbourne has turned to Service Central to help repair the damage done by the massive storms that hit the city this Labour Day weekend. Service Central's army of tradespeople have helped Melbournians repair their hail damaged homes, fix leaking roofs, and mop up all of the water left after the weekends deluge. Read on for the full details. Read more...
1 comment · 08/03/2010
So you’ve had your walls re-plastered and you’re desperate to get on with painting them. The first thing that you’ve got to remember is that the new plaster must be absolutely dry before you do anything to it at all. Painting on wet plaster doesn’t work. Here's some tricks to drying out your plaster faster and painting the plaster once it's dry. Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/03/2010
A simple video guide on how to repair a small hole in a plaster wall. Read more...
Leave a comment · 15/02/2010
A tradesperson's answers to your questions can give you a good sense of whether you could work with him or her. Here's a list of questions to help you work out which tradesperson is best for you. Read more...
6 comments · 04/02/2010
If your walls are badly uneven, rough and textured, you can try to fill and sand them back. If that doesn't work you have two additional options. Read more...
Leave a comment · 02/02/2010
Planning on building an outside wall? Need a ceiling resurfaced? It could be time to call a plasterer! This guide helps you to understand what a plasterer does and how you can find the right plasterer for your home. Read more...
1 comment · 09/05/2009
At Service Central our mantra is finding quality licenced professional tradespeople for you. When asked why quality is important we have a million reasons, but sometimes a video explains things just that little bit better. Read more...
Leave a comment · 11/04/2009 ·
Always on the lookout for amusing pieces, our eagle-eyed team came across the following video which only proves the point that if you want something done properly, use a qualified tradesman. Read more...
Leave a comment · 06/04/2009 ·
Holmes on Homes has been nominated for Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Series at the 2008 Gemini Awards. His hilarious take on home renovation work is not only comic genius but often useful and insightful. Read more...
Leave a comment · 04/04/2009
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