Recent content by Jambo

Can you plate the existing ceiling with plasterboard ?it may be possible to find the ceiling joists and nail into them.You can then tape and fill the joints .If you do it properly you should be able to get it looking like new.. Make sure you take off the old peeling paper first. Good luck.

I'm sorry that all these replies seem to have missed the point of my question which was asking why the drop down menu listed Scotland as a location but when I registered it gave my location as United Kingdom. I seem to have touched a nerve with several of you .

Thanks for all the replies ...interesting what you say about the heat damage risk.we will have to think carefully before making a choice,We did have tiles a few years ago but the grouting eventually got a bit grotty ,even though I used epoxy.I will definitely consider granite and the other one...

I have Just registered for this forum....On the drop down list for Country I selected Scotland... however when my message was submitted my location was shown as United Kingdom. WHY?

Mrs Jambo has decided that we need the kitchen updated. I am keen on the idea of Corian Worktops .... Has anybody any experience of them and any advice on their use??? Ps ........First visit to DIY not .com I like it!