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Hi All Recently had kitchen extension done. The floor is level with cement. I want to paint it as it will be the cheapest option for me at the moment. I have seen some floors which have been painted that look like a glossy rubber look. Can anyone tell me what this is as I would like to...

Johnny Kc I need to purchase by dimmers asap I would appreciate your help! Especially if you have a viable alternative.

Hi All I need to purchase some dimmers. Each one has to be 2 gang. So far I have lutron Rania at the top of my list, can you suggest any others which have a stylish appearance? Or companies I should look at? Thnaks in advance.

Ok here I go I hope this enough info! There are a combination of different types of lights used. chandelier, alcove lights, spotlights and pendant. Example below: • Medium beam (around 10°) uplight. Bulb using 20w, 12v halogen/ 20w, 12v with wide beams. Other spotlights...

Hi All Thanks for your replies so far. The lights I will be using are recessed halogen spotlights and some hanging lights(chandeliers). I have not looked into wattage etc.

Hi All I am in the process of deciding on some dimmer switches. They need to have four dimmer controls available. I am thinking about getting the Luton Rania 4-gang 250VA Light dimmers. They look really good and retail around £178. Is this my best option or are they any others you...

Hi Nick I want to use the Grafik eye system that seems to be good. I suspect the wiring had been done conventionally.

Shall I just extend the wires to where the dimming rack would be placed?

Hi All I am currently getting my open plan kitchen/living room rewired. The workers have done the wiring for the lights. They have left the wires hanging from the light sockets and wires where the light switches are. Which is fine. I want a dimming system put in and will get specialists...

Thanks for all your advice I will definitely go for a box frame. :wink:

The good news is that other structural engineer looked at plans said box frame is needed. But the old foundations don’t need to be removed. As the frame is designed to take the weight. He did question the size of beams being used and said I should ask for copy of the calculations.

I forgot to tell you Fred that the architect wants extra money to change the plans.

Hey Fred This guy is taking the mick.. I have given my plans to another structural engineer friend of a friend. If the verdict comes back and he says he is being way to cautious then I will take this up with him. (The costs of just the steels are 2k, with all the nuts and bolts, adding...

Hi All I have taken some of the advice given and looked into this matter further. I checked my emails which contained examples of work this architect had done before and I found an almost identicle copy of the box frame he put in a semi detached house(my house is a mid terrace house). The...

Thanks for this but I am seeing another structural engineer to get a second opinion. If they think its needed will go ahead with job. If not will get them to draw plans and go ahead with job too. I can not wait and want to get sarted soon as poss.