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No, want it looking right. Got a plasterer in earlier this week to re-skim the whole wall. It’s perfect now.

Thanks all. Probably best if I get a pro in to re-skim that wall. It’s only a cloakroom wall about 1000mm x 2400mm. Trouble is would a plasterer want such a small job? Best ring around a few Thanks for all the replies.

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Stupid question time here. Two olives in the picture, which is which? I need to use one on plastic pipe and understand I need to use a copper olive. If I were guessing i’d say copper on the right. Thanks

I’ve gone for a freeflow waste as it’s only a small basin with no overflow. Currently as is it, is no use as when the flange is in contact with the upper basin, the domed top of the waste is still below the level on the basin (it’s in the taper). So I was going do as above and ‘pack’ out the...

I will be re-tiling, however it’s with smaller tiles so will not cover the entire area.

Hi all, Removed a tiled splash back at the weekend this was is the end result. Is there anything a DIY’er can use to easily patch this? Thanks

Hi guys My new small cloakroom basin has a tapered waste hole (photo below). Every other waste I have fitted has always been flush with the bottom of the basin. Will a normal waste seal on this? Assuming as the hole tapers in eventually it will form a seal against the washer, but will the...

Thanks for replying. In the end I did use a cement based powdered adhesive as the tiles changed to 900 x 300’s. Trouble now is, I’ve got to do the bottom row (started off a batten) and no adhesive left. Final two are approx 300 x 200 so will need to buy a small bag of adhesive for these.

Hi all i know powdered adhesive has to be used on large format tiles, however..... I am tiling the back wall of my cloakroom, a massive 1m2 (I only need 8 tiles (600x300). The width is around 900mm so I’ll be working out from the centre line, so around 450mm per tile. Given the cut tiles will...

Bought this valve https://www.screwfix.com/p/thomas-dudley-ltd-side-entry-fill-valve/7058f However, entry is left hand side towards the back. This valve outlet is towards the rear meaning it won’t fit. Assuming the outlet spout can be rotated 180 degrees?

Thanks for the reply. Does not shut off if arm is fully lifted to its stop. Dismantled the valve, took washer out and cleaned everything. Even when dismantled, lifting the arm appears to do nothing. Think i’ll Just have to get a new one.

Hi Fitted a new Armitage Shanks Conceala 2 cistern last weekend. Just tested the inlet and it’s not shutting off once the float rises. All the components came pre-installed in the cistern. I’ve spoken to the place I bought it from and they’ve said send me a photo (not sure what help that is)...

Thanks. Just put it in as far as it can up to the lugs and tested flushed. No leaks. Thanks for replying

Hi all Just about to start installing new conceala 2 concealed cistern. When test fitting the flush pipe I was surprised it didn’t go up into the flush outlet very far. Looking up the outlet there are lugs stopping the flush pipe. Are these reminents of the moulding process? Does the flush...

Hi I’m looking to install some LED strip lights under my kitchen wall cabinets to light up my worktop areas whilst preparing food. There are two sides to install with the hob extractor in the middle. I was hoping to get a 5m length, cut to length for each side then solder a cable between the...

Hi, Purchased an Armitage Shanks concealed cistern (S364367). All the photos I saw online have the inlet on the right hand side, mine has come with it on the left. I though I would simply spin it around so the inlet is on the right, however cistern has 'FRONT' marked on it and instructions...

Hi, Looking to build a small partition and install a concealed cistern in my downstairs cloakroom. Are there any physical shops where I can buy concealed cisterns from instead of online retailers? I would like to look at the flush plate / button before purchasing. What I don't want is to buy...

I have one if the Hive leak detector. Unit clamps to your inlet pipe just after the stop cock and somehow knows then water is flowing.

Hi Thinking about adding CCTV to my home, originally thought about just a smart cam such as Nest or Hive; however a dedicated cctv would probably be better Requirements: - 4 cameras should suffice - Good quality, no cheap rubbish - Facility to watch both live stream and recorded stream via a...