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Hi I recently purchased a 2nd hand powder coated radiator, I want to freshen it up and change the colour but am unsure if I can paint on the old powder coat!! is it possible and what paint would I need. Many thanks in advance Paul

Hi guys just after a little advice I need to buy some of the above but am unsure what size I need!!! I currently have some that measure 3" from end to end and 2 1/2" from the faceplate to the end. I want a direct replacement for them but am unsure how they are measured (from faceplate or...

Hi Guys, Looking at replacing my flat roof, and need some insulation to put between the joists. Can I use polystyrene sheets to do this? As below http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/210801&bklist= Many thanks Paul

Hi Guys, Just bought a reclaimed radiator and want to change the valves, the problem I have is I cannot get the valves off !!!! they do not have any flat edges so cannot use an adjustable spanner to loosen them. The only way I can see is inside the valves one is a hexagon shape and...

Hi guys, Hoping for a little help here, I want to extend my main telephone point from the hall into my living room. Is there any way I can connect my main telephone wire (from outside) to another piece of wire around 1m long without having the old BT box in the hall? I want attach...

Hi again !!! Almost got the parquet done (at long last !!!!) just on the final leg. I must say it has taken a lot longer than expected but it was worth taking my time and not rushing it, I am sure the end results will look good. I am now at the point of filling some small...

Almost got the parquet down (at long last) and now thinking about sanding. Due to the size of the area a large drum sander or something like will be too big. My plan is to hire an edging sander (orbital type) and do the whole floor on 80 grit to level it. My neighbour is a french polisher and...

Hi guys, I hope someone can help currently laying the reclaimed parquet (at long last) but have been reading that a Trio sander is the best thing to use for the sanding process. My problem is that I cannot find anywhere outside of London that supplies them...... Does...

Hi all, Really need some help with cutting the mitre corners for my dental coving. I have tried everything 45 degree cuts, angled 45degree cuts but I am really having trouble getting them to go properly ending up with gaps galore. I have got a compound mitre saw which is making the job...

Just a quicky, Has anyone used the parquet flooring adhesive from B&Q? It's around £20 for a 5kg tub and is flexible. I have looked at getting Lecol 5500 but the best price I can get it for is around £75 per tub !!!! Thanks Paul

soon to be fitting some reclaimed parquet and finding hard to source Lecol 5500 locally !!! I can get hold of the above for around £40:00. I am fitting reclaimed parquet with a very thin layer of bitumen on it onto a concrete floor again with a very thin layer of bitumen on it. Has...

I was given a halogen light from my mum and am fitting it soon, I have just cleaned it up and the wiring is Black / White and Earth. Can anyone advise if black or white is Live as I have never seen this type of wiring before. Thanks in advance Paul

Well we have finally decided on the flooring for the hall, parquet. I have never attempted to lay parquet before and have been reading lots about it ( have I bitten off more than I can chew !!!) well here is the situation:- I have taken up the carpet and removed the old vinyl tiles. They...