Recent content by stevedo

I did do a search but just got myself confused :oops: I have 600mm x 300mm x 10mm thick porcelain tiles to fit in my bathroom. I'll use these for both shower and floor. Some of the cuts I need to do will need a really neat (no chips) straight edge. Some cuts will be along the 300mm edge...

I'll let you communicate that idea :lol:

Firstly, apologies for my question being posted twice. I blame getting used to the keyboard on my new laptop :) Secondly, thanks for the reassurance that this is normal and maybe even desirable as it indicates that a quality unit was fitted. Wasn't trying to blame anyone at this stage...

Recently had 2 patio doors and a new kitchen window fitted by a long established local window fitter. However, these new units "mist up" (or get condensation on them, whichever description is the right one?) on the outside on mornings like we have today i.e. cold and damp. This does not look...

Recently had 2 patio doors and a new kitchen window fitted by a long established local window fitter. However, these new units "mist up" (or get condensation on them, whichever description is the right one?) on the outside on mornings like we have today i.e. cold and damp. This does not look...

I have one of these sat in my garage waiting for me to fit. Looks like what you're after? http://www.boundarybathrooms.co.uk/merlyn-mstone-rectangular-tray-1458-1213511

Hi all, refitting our en-suite and found an AAV "hidden" in the fitted units. As you can see in the picture, it's fitted pretty low. My question is, can I leave it alone or would you recommend extending the pipe upwards and boxing it in? Given that we've been in the house for 9 years and have...

OK, so over the weekend I tried 3 things on separate walls to help me gauge which would be the best solution. Fisrtly, Zinsser Gardz, secondly Dulux primer and lastly lining paper. Having waited to everything to dry out etc i have concluded that the best finish, and therefore the one I am most...

OK, done a bit of research on the ol t'internet and discovered a product from Zinsser called Gardz. Looks to be exactly what I need. Given that I want to paint over it with Dulux Trade Emulsion would the Gardz be a sensible step forward? Steve

Popped into Wickes on the way home tonight. The only thing that looked remotely like what Dec recommended was Wickes "basecoat". Not sure that would be any good (did'nt appear to be oil based for a start) the "assistants" couldn't so I left it on the shelf and await any recommendations from...

Hi Dec, thanks for your response. The walls have been sanded where I've filled and I have a uniform finish with no raised edges so I suspect you are right that it's different levels of porosity that's causing the issue. Fortunately at this point I have not applied the finish colour...

Doing my hall, stairs and landing, a big job. Stripped off paper, washed walls and scraped off glue. Filled any damage with Polyfilla and rubbed down with orbital sander. Repaired areas ranging from a small "ding" to longer hairline cracks that I assume have been there for a while. Applied...

Hi all, thanks for responding so far. The bath is free standing and does not have any feet to stand on. The footprint of the base is 1150mm long by 522mm wide. The bath would be position perpendicular to the joists (so spanning 3 joists) and about 600mm from the wall. Thanks Steve

here goes depth = 170mm width = 45mm spacing = 400mm span = 3200mm

I'm looking at a bath that from the specifications weighs 85KG empty and up to 400KG when full to the brim. These weights exclude any occupants :D I'm a competent DIY er having fitted 4 bathrooms previously. However, I'm not sure if a bath of this weight would require the floor to be...