Recent content by RichardDIY

Hi all! Totally redoing my house and now onto the Kitchen. I have absolutely nothing for it yet apart from the tiles. I'm looking for ANY recommendations on appliances you know to be good (and by that I mean the model). I'm undecided about if I should have a cooker built-in to the...

Thanks for replies guys. I purchased 10l of cheap b&q branded stuff this morning and watered it down 20%. What kind of finish roller is it best to use? Many thanks,

Cheers Guys, So a cheap white matt emulsion mixed with 20/30% water, quick 1-2 coat on the walls, leave to dry and then the paint? Are you able just to find a product (or give me the full name) on the b&q site please? I'll get it tomorrow then, Kind regards, Rich

Hi all, I am going to start painting soon on new plaster. I am getting conflicting advice on which solution I should use first to 'seal' the wall. Some say PVA mixed with water others say buy a cheap emulsion white paint and water it down? The paint I will be using is 'palest blue' crown...

Hi all, I am in need of a heatproof grout and adhesive for an alcove where I plan to put my wood-burner. Can anyone recommend a decent type please? As well as any tips? Many thanks,

Hi all, I have totally stripped the bathroom now and jobs to do are: Make platform for shower (so drainage pipes can be installed and hidden). Tile walls Tile floor install appliances. I know the platform issue will need to be resolved first but do not know what to do after. Do...

Many thanks for reply, Is it best to buy the carcasses in separate unit form or as a complete 'flatpack' type unit?

Hi all, I will be needing to buy some kitchen units soon to replace the kitchen. Looking for ideas really on what is available? I'm clueless on kitchens, so any help is appreciated. Is it best to buy the 'backs' or carcasses separate from the fronts? Is there some kind of 'universal'...

A big thanks for your help :) will let you know how it goes.

Many thanks for help, will make a note of that. Also, just to double check; All grout (and adhesive) is suitable to shower use, right? I plan to tile the backing wall of the shower cubical. Is wall tile and adhesive different to what you would use on a floor (apart from grout colour of...

Hi all, I have the tiles for my bathroom but need to get the grout and adhesive. Is there any guidance you can give on looking for a decent item? What is the standard material on a floor which tiles on laid on? At the moment there is a thin piece of ply which covers the floorboards...