Recent content by Johntheboy

Hi Terryplumb, thanks for that. The leak (I strongly believe) isn’t coming from the plug. It’s to do with the taps and a leak of loose connection on them, due to the delay in pressuring. My main worry is causing any damage to the waste when removing the bath, rather than the waste being the...

Hi, Turns out I’ve a small leak somewhere from the underside/back of my bath. There’s a small delay when turning the tap on to water coming out. So I think it’s something to do with the connection on the sprinkler head or the hoses to the tap from the mains water. Either way… I need to...

Hi all, currently have a fence on top of a low brick wall between me and my neighbour I’m looking to replace as it’s pretty rotten. the posts are currently concreted into the wall and the horizontal beams run through the posts so there’s no set size for the panels. therefore I’m thinking of...

Yes, it’s a Velux brand window

Hi, Probably a bit of a daft question as the manufacturer is probably the best place to go, but I’m wondering where the best place to order a blind from is for a velux window? I’ve seen various online companies offering them at various prices. I’m just wondering if anyone had any advice as to...

definately not hoovered… all of the offcuts and underlay is just strewn all over and off cuts of carpet grippers left lying around as well. there is a joint on the width which I knew was going to be there and will be covered with furniture, but the long one across the room shouldn’t be. I think...

mite the carpet shop who have supplied the carpet so should have been long enough. There’s a join in the alcove which I was expecting as the room is wider than the roll but the length was never an issue.

Hi, I’ve had some carpets fitted today and wondered if I’m being overly critical but surely this can’t be acceptable? pretty much every angled stair tread doesn’t fit properly with some big gaps at the sides, one of which is pretty much hanging off. Also the bottom tread has been nailed...

Thanks for this! So if I go with the Dulux trade diamond satin (usually use dulux products in any case) will I not need to use undercoat if I just sand down for it to key? I’ve always used undercoat but no idea if it’s always totally necessary. For new wood I’ll use a primer, but will I need...

Hi, about to re-decorate the banisters, skirting and architrave through two flights of stairs and hallway in my house so not something I want to have to do again in a hurry. currently it’s gloss and it’s stood up pretty well do being attacked by the hoover, general wear and tear and daily...

Hi, I'm having a bit of a panic at the moment and I'm wondering if someone can advise me the best course of action. We're about to start work on a hip to gable loft conversion to add an extra bedroom and bathroom into our loft with a dormer added on - this is a semi dettatched property. We've...

Thank you, the Johnson’s paint worked perfectly! Had it on a week without any issues. Just sanded back all the flaking paint and applied this. Read some reviews regarding the fumes/smell, but for anyone else reading this it’s no worse than undercoat. Had the window open and couldn’t smell it...

Hi, I’m not entirely sure which section to post this in, so please let me know if I would be better posting in another sub section. Around 2-3 months ago, we’ve had a box room plastered, used the same plastered numerous tiles without issue so not questioning their work. Once the plaster was...

Thanks for your replies everyone... decided to have a change and opt for a different bath with taps mounted onto it. off to panic about the mirror I’ve chosen now...

Hi, I’ve had a plumber I’ve used numerous times before come to move a radiator in my house which meant adding new pipes. however the connections he’s used are now sitting proud of the floorboards so I’m doubtful that the carpet will now lay flush over this. granted there are joists he’s...