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PVA before dot and dab?
Anonymous user 12/10/2026 - 8.22 AM
I am going to dot and dab a brickwork wall - do I need to PVA the wall beforehand or is this unnecessary?
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6 Answers
Anonymous user
Always
Answered30 August 2021
5
I&s plastering
Rating: 5 out of 5
Brush the wall down get any muck and dust off then pva it no chance of adhesive failing
Answered6 September 2021
1
Cd plastering
Rating: 5 out of 5
If in doubt PVA , you can’t go wrong
Answered6 September 2021
0
A.D PLASTERING SERVICES LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
If you have time brush walls free of dust sbr day before then following morning crack on!
Answered12 October 2026
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