Recent content by Frogeye

Related to this question - over the time, mainly due to contractors not wanting to turn up for smaller jobs, I have had to teach myself how to tile and plaster. It is hard work, granted, but I can now skim walls and ceilings and get a nice smooth 2 coat finish with multifinish. Let me make it...

It isn't a hard job. Get the pipe removed by a proper gas fitter. Capped off under the floor is best. Then you can plaster to your hearts content. Not sure where you live but I can point you in the right direction if you need help. Gas isn't my job. I am a happy diyer who can do most things but...

Please do a proper job. Why have a live (possibly) copper gas pipe half way up the wall when with a bit of effort you can have it removed and do it right? Plus plaster has a high alkaline level and will corrode the copper. Izzy is correct - no way a gas safe installer would have either done it...

Please allow me to make a suggestion as I have recently had to do similar in my house. Is that supply pipe live? If yes, that is a shocking piece of capping. Whoever did it should be ashamed of themselves. Is your floor a timber one? If so, capping it under the floor is the best option, then...