Caution Always wear thick gloves and safety goggles when reglazing or repairing a damaged window containing broken glass.A broken window is both a security risk and a safety hazard. Requirements Replacement glass, new sprigs – angular metal nails (wooden frame), wire clips (metal frame), adhesive tape (optional), glass cutter (optional), hammer, pliers, pincers, putty(wooden frame […]
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Method A more flexible filler is required to bond the two surfaces. An applicator of foam filler is the best method of bridging the gap. Follow the manufacturer”s instructions carefully before applying the chemical. The foam is applied via a nozzle and expands as it is applied. Usually the area is left to dry and
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Wallpaper Available in many attractive designs and finishes, wallpaper makes a popular choice for home decoration. Although widely known as wallpaper, only a proportion of wall coverings are made from wood pulp. If it is a first attempt at hanging wallpaper, avoid the heavier papers or the deeply patterned papers. If the area to be
Method Initially remove any obstacle from in the plug hole i.e. food, hair and other blockages. This can be achieved by using a suitable chemical cleaner or caustic soda. (Ensure chemical is suitable for the type of sink and plug hole you have e.g. enamel sink or chrome plug hole). If this does not clear
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Carpet tiles Carpet tiles are warm to stand on, comfortable and quiet to walk over and are available in a variety of colours. They make a resilient surface covering and come in varying qualities that are graded according to usage. From heavy-duty styles, velvet piles through to inexpensive cords. Once you have decided on the
Stairwells Always start with the longest length. If you lack experience, you will find it easier to use a paper without a matching pattern. Cut a length long enough to reach the ceiling and the lowest edge of the sloping skirting board below. You will need to build a work platform and secure it over
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Caution Electricity is dangerous and can be hazardous. In doubt? Call a qualified electrician. Connecting a flex to a bulbholder SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY AT THE MAINSSwitch off the mains supply. If the flex is already connected to the ceiling rose, remove the fuse for the lighting circuit you are working on. Prepare the end of
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Pasting Try not to have too much paste on the brush as it can drip or splash. Spread the paste along the centre of the length as far as the pasting table will allow. Smooth the paste outwards toward the edges in a herringbone fashion. Pull the paper along the table and gently fold over
Caution Electricity is dangerous and can be hazardous. In doubt? Call a qualified electrician. Electric Plugs The colours of wire used in flex should be Blue for Neutral (N), Brown for Live (L), and Green and Yellow for Earth (E or ), this is the current standard and has been so for many years. However
Caution Electricity is dangerous and can be hazardous. In doubt? Call a qualified electrician. Fitting a FCU There are three types of fused connection units: – unswitched, switched with flex outlet and switched without flex outlet. Fused connection units are used as a means of connecting permanent appliances such as cooker hoods to the electrical
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