Good Repair Guide: Wall linings
Product Description
General wear and tear in a house often results in damage to interior wall linings. Damage can range from repairable (a picture hook pulled out or a door handle through the wall) to the catastrophic (a major leak or structural failure).
This Good Repair Guide outlines some options for repairing existing wall linings and guidelines for when to replace a sheet or larger area of lining.
Prefinished linings (such as melamine-faced boards) are not included in this guide.
| Publication date | 1 March 2016 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ann Galloway |
| Product type | Book |
| Availability | Available |
| Product code | BK178 |
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