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    "White" undercoat with "Brilliant White"

    Hi, Is there going to be problem if I paint Dulex Trade "Brilliant White" Matt Vinyl on top of a layer of Dulex Trade "White" undercoat? I tried getting the "Brilliant White" undercoat but there was none in stock.. so ended up with "White", I was told it would not be a problem, but thought...
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    What type of screws to pin down old floorboards

    Hi, What kind of screws do I need to to correctly screw down old victorian floorboards to joists? (assuming screws are correct). I've screwed in a few floorboards already using screws I used for plasterboards but stopped to seek clear advice. cheers
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    ICI Matchmaker for mist coat on plastered walls

    Hi, I have a 5 ltr can of ICI Matchmaker Vinyl Emulsion (Brilliant White) and hope to use it as a mist coat on plastered walls (done 6 or 7 weeks ago). From reading a few forums sounds like there is a lot of confusion of what is right way to go about task. I am thinking it should be thinned...
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    Carpet grippers issue

    Hi, From what I understand carpet grippers have a standard depth of 11mm. I had intended putting 2 layers of underlay with a combined thickness of 13mm (long story don't ask..). I've been told by a carpet fitter that the maximum combined thickness of underlay has to be 11mm otherwise...
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    Getting right floorboards to replace

    HI, I want to replace about 4 floorboards. I have measured them and they seem to all vary in size, which was a surprise - by as much as 3mm in width and 2mm in depth. The average seems to be 167mm wide and 17mm deep. Not sure the wood type, but it seems the typical floorboards I see in any...
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    Best underlay for noise reduction?

    Hi, I need some guidance on what type of underlay to get upstairs. The main aim would be to reduce noise impact and secondly airborne sound (heat insulation and comfort would just be a bonus although I guess they go hand in hand with my 2 main requirements). Currently there sits a worn out...
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    Painting my stained ceiling

    Hi, My ceiling has quite a few small stains - splashed from plastering and rendering work done on my walls about a month back. The ceiling is smooth after some sanding. I did actually start painting round the edges with emulsion but stains were showing through so I stopped. What is the...
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