Recent content by Matty43

A bit yes :shock: I presume you slide the glass to one side then pull it away from the frame like a door would open ??

I am currently decorating a shop front that has had 2 windows smashed. The owner is trying to fit the glass himself. The aluminium frame has a bead top & bottom that can be removed. I believe there is a term for this method of fitting the glass called 'push & slide' or something like that. Can...

After some help from Dulux I have decided to use a MSP on the patches of cermaic tile followed by a solvent based undercoat over the entire lot finished with a solvent based gloss. Your thoughts would still be appreciated :roll:

Hi. I am wanting to paint over exterior tile paint. The tile paint is sky blue and is sound. There are about 2 or 3 patches where the original tile is showing. I was going to use Zinsser BIN on the patches of glazed tile but wanted to know if I can just use masonry paint directly over the tile...

Hi. Does anybody know where I can get hinges like the one shown in the picture. Its very similar to a kitchen cupboard hinge but smaller and with a plastic push in part to the door. The part that fixes to the wardrobe itself is metal and is half a circle that sits in a rebate. Ive attached a...

Hi. I have a shower that is dripping water from the shower head as tho the water is on. The drip is very slow. The shower tap is a bar type with a thermostat to one side and on/off tap the other. Could the problem be a washer needs changing to the on/off tap ?? and if so is it just a simple case...

Ive posted on this site for some time now and am a genuine user. Due to a bereavment I have some items for the building trade that I want to sell. Can I sell them on this site ??

You should have a DPC between any timber and brick wall or concrete floor. In the timber frame industry when nails are shot-fired through the timber and DPC it would form a self sealing gasket but I presume you wont have specialist gear like this so I would put plenty of silicone between the...

Do i have to use the specialist upvc screws for fixing hinges or can I use standard stainless steel self tappers ?? As a matter of interest what is the funny shaped end for on upvc screw ??

Ive been asked to paint a pebbledashed house. I have pictures in my an album named 'pebbledash' if you want to view them. The finish is pea gravel on a cement render backing. The pebbles are fairly stable. After searching online I was going to do this:- 1) Brush off loose gravel with hard...

Does anyone know where I can get the RAL number for Dulux Proud Peacock

The sash is 22.5" wide by 49.5" high

The current set up is side hung (hinges top & bottom). The handles are on the side but have no locking mechanism.