Recent content by Aulus

Pity. I kind of hoped there might be a product out there to prevent dirty grooves... They are indeed Amtico so I suppose it's hands knees and a toothbrush. :(

I have metallic-look Amtico tiles, not sure of the type, but their edges have a slight bevel which after a few years is looking very black - part shadow, part trapped dirt. I've heard that grout isn't that successful, could anyone tell me a suitable solution other than scraping tile by tile &...

sorry, just read forum title -have reposted in tilessection

I have metallic-look Amtico tiles, not sure of the type, but their edges have a slight bevel which after a few years is looking very black - part shadow, part trapped dirt. I've heard that grout isn't that successful, could anyone tell me a suitable solution other than scraping tile by tile &...

That sounds like it may be quicker. I had at one point thought maybe a coat of diluted white undercoat, then polyurethane varnish on top? Or would that fail?

Interesting - how do you do this? I've not heard of it. Sounds quick, which is what I need!

Thanks, will give it a go!

Any advice or suggestions please? I've belt-sanded the floorboards in a small bedroom back to mostly clean bare wood (planks are a little uneven so a few smoothed but darker spots). I want to get a white-ish, washed out effect with hopefully not too much effort! Due to work I can only fit...

thanks. i tried that but it ripped the paddle. BUT - have just found the old broken one and it is much harder & thicker plastic. so it seems the 'genuine' spare part I bought is not!

yes, the tab is raised and is supposed to act as a lock. but i cannot physically slide the paddle on with this raised - it is in the way. if I lower it first then is not high enough to act as a lock. ???

yes, they're intact, it's just the issue of sliding the paddle againt a sharp tab pointing at right angles to the direction of push. Too flat & it doesn't grab, too high & it cuts the plastic, The online videos I've found only show models where the tab quite logically points in the direction...

I did. It slid back off. So I raised the flap slightly more & tried again. It was harder to fit but with gentle persuasion (certainly gentler than a full load spinning at 1600 rpm) it slid back off :(

I'm slowly losing the plot. I have genuine Hotpoint/Indesit part C00065463 drum lifter. The locking tab bends sideways so I have to push it down to slot the paddle in, but how do I lift it back up? It's now under the paddle!! I simply cannot see how to do this, unless there is a special...

rooms are quite small, north facing, reckon they'll do. Been quoted £2k for 3, supply & fitting. in London. too good?

cheers. might not be as good as Daikin but all quotes so far mention biannual service contracts to keep it in warranty! and I just want on/off switch. my souh facing office a/c is permanently on full, at 18C. none of yer fancy timers & autogubbins. Simples. here's link...