Recent content by Spoonyboy

Thanks for the info. I thought it might be the light falling on the joins might show they up more. The flooring i have is beveloc where the joins are bevelled to make it look more like real wood, so the joints are purposly highlighted anyway. Sorry to hijack your thread nightfox, i would...

Yes I could cut the first board and last board but that still twice as many cuts than if I lay them the other way. I meant board direction which is also the same as the grain direction. I was surprised to see they recommended laying them in a certain direction, understandable in long narrow...

I've see a liquid sealant remover but never tried it. I've always just used a stanley knife and wallpaper scaper. I'm a laminate floor newbie but about to put my first floor down this weekend. I also have the same question regarding grain, the instructions say lay the boards length ways...

I get these calls all the time but being a systems anaylst I tend to ask some questions first How do they know my computer has errors? Why were they monitoring my PC and where did they get the phone number from? Why do they need remote access, just tell me what button to press? etc etc...

Thanks the for the info, planning to do some more research before en-suite as I need to put decent humidity extraction in above the shower and remove a false wall to increase the shower width from 1200 to 1400 (he says nervously). I used Mapei adhesive and grout which was really good. To be...

Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad someone noticed that. I did sit their for a while trying to weigh up all the options as it had been over 10 years since I did any tiling. The way it is now gives me a full tile above the bath and virtually a full tile (give or take a few mm) above the...

The TK14 look the same design as Franke and they are only £40 delivered. I would be tempted to go that route as well. My crosswater bathroom taps were about £250 but the bath tap is already getting tough to turn after 18 months of very little use.

If the reviews are bad I would say don't bother, especially with something as easy to damage in transit as a kitchen sink. I ordered a £160 chrome heated towel rail from inspired heating that had a big dent in when I opened the box, they were not interested. Why not get the sink from B&Q...

My first DIY attempt at a bathroom, just a basic rip out and replace really. Porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating, digital timer in airing cupboard at back of shower. Radiator was moved from below window to behind the door by professionals whilst they were replacing central heating...

Screwfix £9.35 for flat brushed chrome dimmer, but out of stock for home delivery so you would have to collect from local branch. http://www.screwfix.com/p/volex-1g-2w-400w-m-lv-dimmer-brushed-stainless-flat-plate/45261 Or touch control dimmer for £11.46...

Using the Brasso is like polishing a car, I don't seem to remember it being anymore slippy than the bath is when you buy it new. It's like it removes the very top layer of Acrylic (but not noticably) thats why the faint scratches are removed. Works a treat on white plastic bath panels as well...

If they are older films then DVD Shrink should decrypt the film, rip it to your hard drive and burn you a disc all in one go. Select the burn to disc option, when it has finished it will ask you if you want to keep the Audio/Video output files. Select yes then if there is some issue with the...

Haha I wasn't sure anyone would be interested. Use a small amount of baby oil on some kitchen roll to clean kitchen stainless steel. Wipe any excess off with a clean piece of kitchen roll. For the wood effect UPVC windows/soffits use WD-40, they look brand new with one wipe and it repels...

Nice job! I've been looking at doing something similar using the modern posts/spindles myself. I've been looking around the internet for pictures of that style decking with lights on.....looks smart.

I also have a tip for remove fine scratches (and dirt) completely and give a gleaming shine. Use the metal cleaner Brasso on a soft cloth (microfibre are good), then buff it off with another clean soft cloth. It will not get rid of deep scratches but some of the fine ones and it will make...