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.

Im wanting to changing the swing direction of my upvc window. There is no locking mechanism in the window so it should be possible. The only thing Im concerned about is the hinges. At present the hinges are fixed at the top and bottom of the window but I want to change to hinged at the sides so...

Have a bathroom with white grout that is dirty but not too bad. I am looking for a product that can clean the grout but am not convinced with the stuff that can be purchased in the supermarket. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks