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Practical advice on boundary walls, plastering materials and project costs, helping you plan building work with confidence.
Brickwork & PlasteringPlastering Walls: Interior vs Exterior in Cape Town
Plastering walls inside a Cape Town house and plastering the outside of it are two different specifications. Inside runs R90 to R160 per square metre. Outside runs R130 to R200, and the gap is not profit. Exterior work uses a stronger mix, a waterproofing additive, more preparation and often scaffolding. Here is how the two […]
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Brickwork & PlasteringWall Plastering: Everything Cape Town Homeowners Should Know
Wall plastering is the sand-and-cement coat that turns rough brickwork into a flat, paintable surface. In Cape Town it costs R90 to R160 per square metre internally and R130 to R200 externally in 2026, materials and labour included. It is also the layer that decides whether your paint lasts eight years or eight months. Here […]
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Brickwork & PlasteringCement Plaster Mix Ratio: The South African Standard
The correct cement plaster mix ratio in South Africa is set by SANS 2001-EM1. With ordinary common cement it is 1 part cement to 5 parts plaster sand for internal walls, and 1 to 4.5 for external walls. Those numbers come from the Cement & Concrete SA mix leaflet, not from site habit. Getting them […]
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CarpentryBedroom Cupboards Cape Town: Custom vs Flat-pack Compared
Bedroom cupboards Cape Town: custom fitted from R4,400 per metre versus flat-pack. Real cost, lifespan and fit differences to help you decide.
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CarpentryBuilt-in Cupboard Designs for Small Bedrooms
Built-in cupboards designs for small bedrooms: sliding doors, shallow carcasses, corner runs and over-bed storage that add space instead of filling it.
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HandymanHandyman Southern Suburbs Cape Town
If you need a reliable handyman in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, you want someone who turns up on time, knows what they are doing, and charges a fair price. I.B.S Construction covers Claremont, Newlands, Rondebosch, Kenilworth, Wynberg, Constantia, and the surrounding areas. This guide covers what to expect, what jobs we handle, and […]
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CarpentryModern Built-in Bedroom Cupboards in Cape Town: Styles and Costs
Modern built-in bedroom cupboards in Cape Town cost R8,000-R22,000 per metre. Handleless fronts, matt finishes, integrated lighting and what lasts.
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