Recent content by jimmey

Thanks I was actually going to stick them down with a water based adhesive. The object being that thermo plastic tiles would seal the bitumen. Whereas vinyl wouldn't. Dulux tech centre advises that they don't have anything that would seal bitumen and from its nature suspect that it would...

Thanks guys However, my wife has just reminded me (she can think back further than me) that in the old days you would find thermo plastic tiles (marley I think) that were brittle and had been stuck down with bitumen or something like it. They had to be warmed up to make them flexible. If...

I had a bedroom extension built including an en-suite. The builder took up the old wood block flooring which was found under the old carpet. This has left the en-suite floor as the bitumen coating which was used to stick the original wood block flooring down. The builder said that there was...

Hi I've got a rusty ornate (with fiddly bits) metal gate that needs re-painting. Which is the easyest or best method to descale? a) Chip, File and Wire Brush or b) Use a Paint Stripper Also as its metal would car paints be any better than household?

Thanks From what you say it looks like I have had a bum batch that have been stored badly by the supplier. Some boxes are worse than others. Where I have managed to lay (force together) panels in some areas they spring up and down as you walk on them. Even to flex some panels flat before...

Hi First time I've tried Laminate Flooring - I was told it is simple just click together. I am finding it difficult is it me? Laying it brickwork fashion as advised I am finding that I am having to stand on the longditudinal joints on the strip I've layed to click the next strip in...

Thanks guys Reason for asking was that sticker on sink said to Postively Earth Bond, whereas plumber said not necessary. Hence was much confused.

Must a metal kitchen sink have to be bonded to the water supply pipes if they are copper. Or is the physical connection of the tap to the sink adequate.

Thanks all - removed it OK. Waiting replacement part to arrive hoping thats all thats wrong with it. I had tried booting (and bouncing) it first with no effect - small interlock comprised of black (door bit) and brown (electrical bit) - had to split it apart to remove it (but quite easy tags and...

Thanks vm fido - it does not seem that easy but I will guive it a try at the weekend. I have got to try something as the wife wants her clothes back.

How do I release the door on my Whirlpool \\\'Solutions\\\' washing machine. It appears the door interlock has failed in the closed position and the door won\\\'t open, even with the supply disconnected. Any ideas please.