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Metung
1st April 2006, 11:36 AM
I'm just about to put up Rondo Type 303 ceiling battens but haven't been able to find out the distance from the wall that I should fix the first batten. could somebody please advise. Thanks.
grinner
3rd April 2006, 04:17 PM
Not a technical reply, and I don't know what Rondo 303 cieling batterns are, but I used the metal type batterns, and my plasterer told me to start in about 200mm from the wall.
Grinner
Tools
3rd April 2006, 09:24 PM
I leave 50mm between wall and batten.200mm is way too far and the sheet will be floating in the breeze,unless you are putting up a large cornice with a 200 mm projection.
Tools
Pulse
4th April 2006, 03:27 PM
Alternatively use plasters angle, Rondo P50 I think, to support the edges.
Cheers
Pulse
Tools
4th April 2006, 07:33 PM
P50 is a shadowline,and won't support the plaster.
Tools
Pulse
4th April 2006, 09:54 PM
Sorry Tools, P18 is the correct Rondo Number
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?p=133598
its only 0.3mm BMT so pretty limited but good for supporting corners and very cheap also.
Cheers
Pulse