Recent content by Mr Sparkle

I'll never install this. Seen to many horror stories. 1. Mould was present when the rad was on the wall. As many posters have mentioned the likely cause is living habits/ draping towels on rad. 2. I specifically removed the rad to clean the mould and decorate the wall. The mould is not...

Not going to lie. This is the most likely culprit.

Incorrect capitalisation is mildly infuriating. But give me grace because the mould is doing my head in. To clarify. The rad was on the wall. Thick black mould was noted almost exclusively behind the radiator. So whipped off the rad, removed and treated mould. Then have decorated the area...

The wall Cavity wall (not insulated) I'm not so sure it's a red herring bevause the wall temp was measured with the rads off during various points of the days and thd entire wall showed a virtually identical/consisted temp. We do get the odd tiny bit of mould around the window reveals as well.

Thanks. Will give this a go. Can't do the same thing, over and over again and expect different results. No, I've whipped off the rad.

Forgot to mention that the problem is in the bedroom. Washing is mainly dried outside. Main culprit is family not opening bedroon windows to all fresh air to circulate in the rooms. Besides reducing humidity, would another paint finish solve my issue? It is only the back of rads that are...

We keep getting thick, black moukd behind rads (cold spot) . Wall have been treated and cleaned with mould killer and fungacidal wash. Dried, then painted with a mould resisting primer. If i use matt finishing paint, the mould will come back again. What paint finish (e.g. Eggshell, silk...

Bathroom ceiling is severely peeling, cracking and mouldy in places I want to repair once and for all but have a few queries 1. Is it advisable to scrape ALL of the old paint, even if it's sound? or is this a waste of time? 2. After scraping, the plan is to use electric sander to flatten any...

Yes mate, we got a few issues.. Looking forward to dealing with the jobs :mrgreen: Great. So either mortar or CT1. Thanks Madrab

Noticed a tiny gap, where the pan connector and soil waste join. While plunging, water backs up onto the floor in this area. Could anyone advise on the best material to seal this gap please? Concrete floor, area is dusty with construction debris and it's damp.

Thanks for the help and advice guys

Whatever you do, stay away from Hotpiint washing machines. Absolute rubbish.

Thanks. Unfortunately, too many bits have broken off/gone missing to attach it back. That was my only concern.. The builder just sticking any brick in there that isn't a close match and new mortar sticking out like a sore thumb.. But then again the impact damage looks terrible and the now...

There's a brick wall which separates our neighbours side from my side to enter our respective properties. Neighbours builder decided to bash their metal mixing paddle on the top of the wall and they've damaged the top of the soldier brick. Besides the damage the wall is in great condition ie...

Got the job sorted Got to give credit to this video Popped the cap off the fill valve, replaced the washer with a new one and flush the fill valve as per the video and Bob's your Aunty :mrgreen: Just fortunate i picked up the fill valve and flush valve combination for a few quid more from...