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202414 minPGdoc-short

1962: NO Plaster? NO Problem

202414 minPGdoc-short

Barry Bucknell demonstrates innovative dry lining techniques to transform a Victorian house into modern homes while maintaining his signature clean appearance.

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Channel: BBC Archive

1962: NO Plaster? NO Problem

2024• 14 minPG

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Barry Bucknell demonstrates innovative dry lining techniques to transform a Victorian house into modern homes while maintaining his signature clean appearance.

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Barry Bucknell's DIY series Bucknell's House premiered in 1962, showcasing the renovation of a dilapidated Victorian house in Ealing into two modern homes. In this episode, Bucknell addresses the challenge of plastering by demonstrating dry lining walls, a practical solution for amateur developers. He presents two effective methods while maintaining his signature shirt and tie. Originally broadcast on BBC One on October 31, 1962, this clip offers a glimpse into the innovative home improvement techniques of the era.

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