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  1. 1st April 2006, 11:36 AM #1
    Metung
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    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.
  2. 3rd April 2006, 04:17 PM #2
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    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.

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  3. 3rd April 2006, 09:24 PM #3
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    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.

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  4. 4th April 2006, 03:27 PM #4
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    Alternatively use plasters angle, Rondo P50 I think, to support the edges.

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  5. 4th April 2006, 07:33 PM #5
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    P50 is a shadowline,and won't support the plaster.

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    Sorry Tools, P18 is the correct Rondo Number

    http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...d.php?p=133598

    its only 0.3mm BMT so pretty limited but good for supporting corners and very cheap also.

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