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    Imperial mains to metric copper connection

    Hi, My stoptap is leaking and needs to be replaced (I've tried repacking the gland nut, no luck). The current setup is show below. The mains pipe is Polyprene BS 1972 Class D with a 21.5mm OD, and according to http://www.stevensonplumbing.co.uk/alkathene-accessories.html, a 14.1mm ID. The...
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    Replacing polystyrene coving

    Before Wednesday of this week we had nasty, old polystyrene ceiling tiles and matching coving in both our bedrooms. The titles and coving have been pulled down and the ceiling has been skimmed by a plaster. So, now I have to put up some new coving... I've searched around a bit, however your...
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    Painting lining paper

    I've hung the lining paper and left a 1-2mm gap between each roll as advised. My question is what should I use to fill the gaps? I've tried Polycells's "Fine Surface Polyfilla", but this doesn't give me a smooth, flat join. It's just gone from a deep gap like this [code:1] | | | | |...
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