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    Using a semi-flex rule

    I have zero experience, mate. I just need something to make my life easier. Do you know the difference between the two?
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    Using a semi-flex rule

    I've heard good things about these flexible plastering rules and thought maybe it's a good investment. I've noticed there seem to be two types, semi-flex and one that doesn't state what it is but I assume it's rigid. I have a couple of questions. On which occasions would you use one and not the...
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    Attaching Polypanles to Brickwork

    I've bought polypanels to fit to my bathroom walls however my walls aren't in the best condition. Rather than take it down to the brickwork and then dot and dab is it possible I can attach the panels directly to the brickwork to save some time?
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    Skirt fixing screws and countersink

    You said in your first post you'll be countersinking to make the screw flush. The whole idea of countersinking is not to make the screw flush in order to fill it to hide the screw.
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    Skirt fixing screws and countersink

    You're giving yourself extra unnecessary work but it's your call.
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    Skirt fixing screws and countersink

    I always use 5mm x 50mm screws and red rawl plugs. Some might say that's overkill but I've seen a few skirting boards pop out over the years. Your best to line up your skirting boards and drill (6mm) straight through the skirting board and wall at the same time. Put your screw into the rawl...
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    Worktop Bubble

    There was nothing wrong with the worktop. I have a bit more experience with these things now I'm older and looking back it's obvious the worktop wasn't done correctly. The guy was supposedly an established kitchen fitter but he had his own home made mitre jig!
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    Worktop Bubble

    I had the same thing a few years back. Within a few weeks water got under the mason mitre joint and swelled up the worktop. The fitter blamed the manufacturer of the worktop which I now know to be incorrect and it was due to his faulty workmanship.
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    Compound Sliding Mitre Saws - the shortlist!

    How are you finding the saw mate? I'm looking around for one as I'm fed up with my cheap B&Q own make as it doesn't cut true.
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    Joining Skirting Boards

    How do I join two skirting boards together when attaching to the wall? Do I just butt them up against each other or do I angle the joint?
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    vaillant or worcester boiler

    I thought it was the Potterton HE boilers?
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    vaillant or worcester boiler

    Yes but they charge about 3 times as much for the job!
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