Recent content by Rusti

Thanks TK. Its a real minefield, isn't it? I have spoken to 3 different BC officers over the past few days and weirdly each one has given me a different answer. One said it must have mechanical extraction, another said its your choice and the third wouldn't commit. It does sound to me like...

Well that's a point to consider Charles, what you're planning on doing is going to be very labour intensive. What about trying to skim them yourself. I've only done a little bit myself but as long as the wall is reasonably good it only takes a wall or two to really get a feel for it. I reckon...

Hi, I'm an advocate of angle grinders for the fiddly stuff. You can get a cheap one for £15-£20 from one of the DIY stores and buy a good quality diamond blade. Nibblers take so long and speaking from my own experience, its not possible to get as neat a finish as with a grinder. Depends on...

Hi TK, my conclusion is more a summary of my conversation with the BC officer in conjunction with this document. Basically if the new kitchen has no windows then you do need mechanical extraction, but if there are windows, these may be considered adequate for "purge" ventilation if they...

I'm starting stripping some walls next week and was preparing to have them plastered as I thought that's the only option if you want a really neat paint finish after taking wallpaper off - is that not the case?

Its difficult to know what exactly is happening without seeing it but you ask whether the matt is lifting off - this can happen if the matt has been painted directly on to fresh plaster. What seems to happen is that fresh plaster sucks the moisture out of the paint and leaves it sitting on the...

I agree totally with Mr Helpful. Fine sandpaper should be sufficient to give you your key and as for the mini roller, not only is it quicker, I find it is neater than a brush because where you use a brush it is quite difficult to get rid of the strokes, but the roller doesn't leave any. Sounds...

Hi, I was looking for a humidistat for my bathroom a while back and bought the cheapest one that Toolstation had. It cost around £12 and was a waste of time. The time and humidity dials just didn't work properly and it was either on or off but always at the wrong time and entirely impossible...

Hi, I looked a bit more closely at this today and the extraction route is only necessary if: (a) There are no windows (b) The opening part of the windows is under around 10% of the floorspace. See appendix B on Purge Ventilation on this document...

Hi Juemckool, I've got exactly the same question as you (had). Did you work out what to do about extraction/ventilation in your new kitchen? I spoke to a Building Control officer who said you need to put in an extraction fan that extracts outside and if it is placed over the hob it has to...

I guess so. He is a friend but he is paying me for my time so that does make him a customer. I've checked and the work is notifiable with building control as it is change of use. Furthermore I will get a qualified plumber to do the plumbing so it is compliant. FYI the electrics are already...

You would call them a DIYer helping out a friend. Nothing wrong with that. A cowboy is the sort of person who wouldn't take the time to find out what is the correct way of doing things. I will read the regs myself, just thought I might get some advice. Thanks anyway

Thanks, maybe I should check it out, I've obviously upset some people here!

! I wouldn't know, I'm neither. I'll take your word for it though.

I guess not. I guess you're not very helpful then. Nobody likes a smart a$$ :wink: