Recent content by dgw100

Any reason why I can't attach B&Q kitchen front panels (doors and drawers) to IKEA cabinets? Cheers.

yeah my appologies, two storey.

Does anybody know of an easy way of calculating what lintel size i need for openings in gable ends. I can't make head not tail of the calculations on the internet that I've found so far! 215mm solid wall, 1800mm opening for french doors.

is there an easy way to calculate the size and type of concrete lintel to cover a 1800mm clear span of a 215mm wall

thanks A'm'1 for the reply, however, my price range is down toward ikea and b and q and they flog you so much BS i'm just trying to read between the lines. Any ideas?

hey all, i'm buying a new kitchen and am looking for a high gloss finish on the doors and drawers and can't tell which is better quality: vinyl foil or laquered. I want good durability and chip resistance if you know what i mean?

hey all, i'm buying a new kitchen and am looking for a high gloss finish on the doors and drawers and can't tell which is better quality: vinyl foil or laquered. I want good durability and chip resistance if you know what i mean?

ta maaaaaaat, does this type of plaster need the same kind of attention when tearing it out (health wise i mean)?

i have old knackered plaster everywhere and am trying to identify the horse hair variety. pretty certain all walls are HH plaster but the ceiling is different and has very uniform, what looks to be string to me but am unsure. any thoughts.

get a two part chemical fix/resin fix, you'll find them at any builders merchant or hardware store and you'll need a standard silicon gun to apply. P S this stuff sticks like **** to a blanket so when it takes theres no going back and a cheap version is good enough for what you need.

mot a great idea but keep in mind not the best foundation for a block paved drive. area where your tyres roll over will always sink over time, a concrete base is ideal.

hi all, i could do with some advice/info on my holstead ace boiler. it doesn't seem to fire up because the system pressure is too high. I cracked a joint and dropped the pressure to about 1.2 bar, but it keeps creeping up and then settling itself at about 2.2 bar when cold. What should the...