Recent content by shafey

We recently bought a new flat which has a Glow Worm combination boiler fitted, plus a room thermostat in lounge, plus thermostatic radiator controls. However, we cannot find a programmer anywhere and our neighbour in the next door flat says he hasn't got one. Is this usual? How can we...

Thanks for that. The work is starting tomorrow and we are going over in the afternoon to see what they are actually doing.

Even if it was tape and join method, what would you suggest is the best way to deal with a ceiling/walls that have been water damaged? The ceilings in particular have some holes (smallish) and significant staining/cracks, and because the damp is from above, pretty much every ceiling is affected...

The flat is a new build so all of this remedial and redecoration work is being carried out by the developer, at no cost to us. I don't know what method was used for the ceilings etc. but all I can say is that it was all finished to a very high standard and we definitely couldn't see any joins...

We purchased a new top floor flat a few months ago and during the recent cold weather have experienced major condensation problems, with water running down walls and windows, and coming through ceilings and light fittings. This is due to insufficient ventilation of the flat roof above, which...

OK thanks - we have found that they are coming up relatively easily, although leaving some of the hard adhesive behind on the concrete. However, we are having a new floor laid next week, in preparation for new vinyl flooring after the kitchen is installed.

The floor is concrete but don't know what adhesive was used as the Amtico was already down when we moved in.

I assume you have stripped the floor and re-sealed using Amtico products. We have had a similar problem and our once beautiful shiny floor is now dull and scratched due to two adorable but destructive labradors. We are about to install a new kitchen and have decided to dispense with the...

Can anyone advise re the best way to take up an Amtico Floor? We are gutting our kitchen and the new design means we will have to dispense with the existing floor. We also have one or two lumps and bumps that have appeared over time, so we need to level the floor before putting down new...

Yeah, I also like doing scary things occasionally, which is why I had a great time when my family treated me to a track day for my 45th birthday! I also like to ski fast, but as with driving, I think you should consider other people as well as yourself, not least those you may leave behind if...

Yes, I have also exceeded the speed limit in the past, and I admit I still do on motorways when there is a clear road ahead. However, I don't speed in built up areas at all, and it really annoys me when other people do - you never know what's around the corner, could be horses where I live, or...

Thanks - I have re-considered the whole hob thing and decided to stick to my original decision and go for the Neff 5 burner gas hob, on the basis that I've been used to cooking with gas for the past eleven years, and it works for me! As the old saying goes - "if it ain't broke....." - plus, as...

Just when I had decided on a new Neff gas hob with wok burner, I read an article on the merits of induction hobs. I could have a 60cm Neff induction hob, alongside their Domino gas wok burner, or I could go for an all in one version by Atag or Miele, although Atag's seem to be a bit elusive on...

Been away for a while, now back at d.i.y. again, about to embark on major kitchen refurb and thinking of replacing existing Amtico flooring with Travertine tiles. Can these be laid on top of Amtico? If not, how difficult is it to take up a large Amtico tiled floor? :roll: Ta, Miss S.

thanks big-all - it makes sense really! Buit what can I do to stop the draught?