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I am currently decorating a shop front that has had 2 windows smashed. The owner is trying to fit the glass himself. The aluminium frame has a bead top & bottom that can be removed. I believe there is a term for this method of fitting the glass called 'push & slide' or something like that. Can...

Hi. I am wanting to paint over exterior tile paint. The tile paint is sky blue and is sound. There are about 2 or 3 patches where the original tile is showing. I was going to use Zinsser BIN on the patches of glazed tile but wanted to know if I can just use masonry paint directly over the tile...

Hi. Does anybody know where I can get hinges like the one shown in the picture. Its very similar to a kitchen cupboard hinge but smaller and with a plastic push in part to the door. The part that fixes to the wardrobe itself is metal and is half a circle that sits in a rebate. Ive attached a...

Hi. I have a shower that is dripping water from the shower head as tho the water is on. The drip is very slow. The shower tap is a bar type with a thermostat to one side and on/off tap the other. Could the problem be a washer needs changing to the on/off tap ?? and if so is it just a simple case...

Ive posted on this site for some time now and am a genuine user. Due to a bereavment I have some items for the building trade that I want to sell. Can I sell them on this site ??

Do i have to use the specialist upvc screws for fixing hinges or can I use standard stainless steel self tappers ?? As a matter of interest what is the funny shaped end for on upvc screw ??

Ive been asked to paint a pebbledashed house. I have pictures in my an album named 'pebbledash' if you want to view them. The finish is pea gravel on a cement render backing. The pebbles are fairly stable. After searching online I was going to do this:- 1) Brush off loose gravel with hard...

Does anyone know where I can get the RAL number for Dulux Proud Peacock

Im wanting to changing the swing direction of my upvc window. There is no locking mechanism in the window so it should be possible. The only thing Im concerned about is the hinges. At present the hinges are fixed at the top and bottom of the window but I want to change to hinged at the sides so...

Have a bathroom with white grout that is dirty but not too bad. I am looking for a product that can clean the grout but am not convinced with the stuff that can be purchased in the supermarket. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks

Can anyone suggest a quality mahogany woodstain for interior doors, skirts, bannisters please. The stuff has had plenty of coats in the past but needs refreshing. Ive looked at the Sikkens Cetol TSI Satin Plus although pricey Sikkens has a good reputation. Also how many coats would be required...

If you can advise if the Fortress silk emulsion and/or satinwood are good quality would be much appreciated. If this was for my own house I would give it a whirl but its not so need to know how well it goes on and what the finish is like. Thanks

I have a upvc kitchen window where the casement (opening light) is slightly bowed and has a small gap at the top and bottom where it closes onto the frame at the side. With it being upvc can I order a replacment casement to fit into the old frame or would it have to be specific to the existing...