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I often use foam to fill gaps. It is great for deep gaps but if the gap is dynamic and subject to movement, the foam will (probably) not lock it in place. It works really well for cracks in dot and dab plasterboard. The holes either side of the plasterboard is great for eliminating bounce. I...

Are they lath and plaster ceilings? If you push the cracks can you see any movement? I am a decorator. Providing that there isn't too much movement, I open the gap slightly. Then I vacuum the gap out and then brush in PVA. On occasion, it can lock the plaster together. I then push Toupret Flex...

If the tin doesn't say Dulux Trade, Crown Trade, etc, avoid it. Rocktop? I haven't used it. I am an old skool decorator and try to push my customers towards oil based finishes. @Wayners has far more experience of waterbased finishes on timber so I will defer to him. I would however add that...

I don't have a dog in this fight. Regular LVT has the advantage of being easy to remove and replace. You just need a heat gun to soften it and then pull up any damaged areas before glueing down the new section.

I would recommend drilling a pilot hole first, and then, if possible, drilling the larger hole from both sides to minimise surface breakout. Then consider something like @Tigercubrider recommended.

I have come across the Blumotion hinges before. The plastic dowels require a 8mm hole above and below the 35mm hole. Sure, drilling the holes out is not a big issue... but the the original holes might be out by a couple of mm- requiring them to be filled first. Additionally, those hinges are...

??? With respect, your posts (in this particular) thread, don't seem to make much sense. The original door has a 35mm cup hole to accommodate the door part of the hinge and two 3.5mm holes/screws to hold it to the door. Can you provide a link to a hinge that will clip on to the door...

It only smells of alcohol. I have painted whole rooms with it in the past. The first time I used a charcoal filtered mask. Now I don't bother. You are painting pretty small area. The smell disappears once the paint dries, normally 15 minutes at this time of the year. Be careful with the cheapo...

How are you going to fit a clip on hinge to a non-clip on cruciform?

You posted the same question elsewhere and said that you had fitted it and that you were being held responsible. With respect, your response makes you look like a bot. Care to prove otherwise?

+1 for the SBR. And yes, although it is a milky liquid, it can leave a purple hue. I use it to seal sandstone window sills prior to filling them. As you suggested, PVA is for interior use. When it gets wet, it may re-emulsify.

There aren't many oil based stain blockers on the market these days. My go to is the alcohol/shellac based Zinsser Bin. It dries really quickly. At this time of the year, you can paint over it about 30 minutes later. Although it is white, it is an off white. You will probably need two coats of...

The old hinges don't look like they were clip on. If they weren't, a new cruciform will need to be fitted. It doesn't follow that the holes will be in exactly the same place- that said, they may be.

I haven't personally used grout sealants. Hopefully someone else will be able to comment. I have however removed cement grout in the past and used epoxy grout. It is a pig to work with but extremely easy to keep clean- oil/etc will not penetrate it.

I gave you an example of someone who sells advertising slots. How do wages at the BBC have any bearing on the amount of money that advertisers are willing to pay for advert slots? Regarding the possible Sky ITV merger- with regards to selling advertising slots on the smaller channels (Dave Tv...

With respect- you claiming that the BBC is an example of communism was you taking things to extremes. Hence my reply. The BBC, although owned by the government is independent, ie free from government interference editorially. Channel 4 is also owned by the government. Again, they operate...

You may or may not have a valid point about the TV licence... You seem to have a very flawed understanding of communism though. Is the army communist? You have to pay for it through your taxes and are not allowed to set up your own militia with tanks and anti aircraft machines.

I guess you could try a grout sealant to keep it clean.

Not sure I agree. The commie comment? In my lifetime, labour, the liberal and conservative governments have each accused the BBC of political bias. Apropos privatisation- do you really think that a news channel beholden to advertisers will be more honest?

What colour is the grout?