I am fitting a 15mm x 3/4'' Compression Female Iron Coupling adapter: [ATTACH] The 15mm compression end is easy, but what's the best practice...
I have some of this tape left over and want to use it on a drinking water pipe: [ATTACH] It only says "for all common gases and liquids" but...
I have a brick wall that I intend to install a bath against with a fixed shower head: [ATTACH] I'll use either tile backer board (insulation +...
Thanks, my local yard only has 4mm ply - would this be strong enough? Also what is it like to paint? Would it match the MDF in terms of general...
I'm building some fitted wardrobes out of MDF. Would you recommend a 6mm or 12mm back panel for each unit? I'd prefer 6mm to save on space and...
I painted some doors in Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood (water based) about 12 months ago. Prepped well (sanding, primer, etc) and they came up really...
I have a new house and realise there is a socket on the ring to the boiler (20A). Is this a problem / do I need to have it moved to a 16A fuse?
I want to put underfloor heating in a small ensuite (just 3.5 sqm). Having researched options (electric vs. wet), I found what seems like a good...
I have installed a run of 5m LED strip lighting, rated at 24w (300 x SMD 3528 leds for those interested). However, I realise I made a mistake and...
@JobAndKnock Thanks, they are in-frame/inset doors built with 22mm MDF. Like this, but opening together in pairs and with concealed blum soft...
I am researching putting a non-load bearing partition stud wall in a loft space (pitched roof construction). I have read that if I were to...
Thanks, I intend to use concealed blum soft close cabinet hinges. Would 2mm around the frame and 4mm between where the doors meet work?
I am building a cabinet (basic MDF stuff), what clearance/spacing would you recommend for the doors on the top, bottom and sides? Is 2mm all...
I have a cold loft in a pitched roof. Insulation is over the ceiling not under the rafters. I want to put 9mm plasterboard up under the rafters...
I've just had my flueless gas fire replaced by a gas safe engineer. However I forgot to ask for the certificate - what specifically should I be...
I have a void I want to fill with no-nonsense fire rated expanding foam. I filled it per the instructions but went a bit overboard and used too...
@dilalio Difficult to say if it's rapid cement. It's either that or sharp sand + cement, definitely not hardwall or bonding. Has set very hard....
@dilalio Does this help? [IMG]
I have a bathroom that's being renovated. We've contracted a plumber to install a new shower, and they have embedded the shower valve in a solid...
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