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Are those suitable for the silicone sausage adhesives? Either way, i've just bought the one off eBay for £8 odd. Thought it was worth a try at that price. Cheers folks.

Cheers WYL, I don't think its one of those brands, but I have also find one that appears to be universal. I wonder if this would do the job... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silverline-Silicon-Sausage-Combi-Gun-600ml-675270-/180641021023?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item2a0f0b3c5f Sorry...

Walls. Sorry :lol: :oops: Thanks for your quick reply. I'm not sure, but will have a look when I get home and get back to you. Thanks again :) Edit to say... if you reeled off a few brands i'd probably recognise the name. Other than that, i'll get back to you.

Hello everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me with a flooring query... We had our solid wood floor fitted recently, but due to a big ordeal with the fitters, I have decided on fitting the remaining area myself (long story). Anyway, the fitters used special glue "sausages", which are...

Hi John, thanks for your help. Last night, having painted the walls white, we agreed that the beams will probably look better just stained. I am able to get the wood smooth as I have a sander. Although, if I am staining them - will they need sanding?? They may look just as good rough...

Hi John thanks for your reply. Sorry, I meant beams. The house is warm and occupied all year. Its a 1950s house so not really old. No signs of attack. I was just wondering whether I need to prime the beams at all. I don't think i'll need to, but thought I would ask just in case, before...

Dont everyone jump in at once!! :?

Unless you are leaving a specific brick wall exposed... not trying to be cocky - i've just done this in my loft. The chimney breast wall is being left as a feature, and I have PVA'd this wall to stop loose bits flaking off and causing dust. It also gives it a shony look 8) P.S. The other...

++++++++++++++++++ Hi all, first post here! Seems a helpful place so far.! Just had the loft walls plastered (not something I was going to attempt!!) and now im painting it. Most of my furniture in there is a light beech wood, and therefore the dark wooden joists cant stay that way...