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I was told emphatically by Dulux Technical that emulsion does not adhere properly to PVA. I would use Zinsser to seal the silk before re painting. The meths based Zinsser BIN would definitely do it but is horrid to use. The Zinsser Bullseye water based would probably be fine. By all means try...

Hi, I want to buy an extension ladder to decorate the outside of my house. I have found two sites that seem to offer good but differing products. Two questions I am hoping you can help me with. Is a three stage ladder more difficult to handle than a two stage? Is an extension bar across the...

Well, that wasn't very friendly was it?! AFAIK there is no different treatment needed for old or new bare plaster. I don't know the Zinsser Gardz but I have used several other Zinsser products with great success. The only treatment I have been told of for bare plaster is to apply a heavily...

Hi, I have to move out of my workshop and want to store tools in a lock up garage. I am thinking of constructing a large box inside the garage as the easiest way to protect the contents from damp. My question is how far do I need to go? I was going to use Cellotex but it is very...

Thanks guys. It is really difficult to approach this subject without the client thinking I am being pedantic. I don't want to sour the relationship. I need the work! I don't agree with ignoring regs though. They are there to protect everybody. Thanks again I will see what I can do tomorrow. :wink:

Evening. As the title really. I am working for someone who is asking me to carry out fairly major modifications to a flat in a mansion block. I have mentioned that she needs to be aware of building regs but she has not followed this up. If I carry out the work is she liable or me? It annoys me...

Hi Richard. The filler that I was refering to is Easi fill for jointing of PB. The plasterboard is MR. Stixall is not silicone based. I cannot remember what it is. A relatively new product. http://www.everbuild.co.uk/products/search/stixall/1 Thanks for the info and advice. Ianblue, Sounds good...

Wowee! This has gone off at a few tangents! :lol: I asked the tiler in the end and he wants tapered edge. Taped. As I don't want to keep asking him dumb questions, how many srews per board? I mentioned in my original post that the shower area is to be tile board. I am using Wedi. dam,n it is...

Thanks Richard. Tiles yet to be chosen and put up not by me! :lol:

Hi guys. Got myself involved in another job that I don't know enough about! I am preparing a friends bathroom for tiling. I am using a waterproof tile backer board for the shower area but for areas well away from water I am intending to use MR Plasterboard. The joins will be supported and...

Evening guys, I have been asked to replace a timber detail on a Georgian exterior. At first glance you would assume that it would be run in render until you notice that it is rotten and in fact wood. Does anyone have any bright ideas as to what timber would be best to get the profile run in? I...

Much appreciated Big All. It's an enamel bath and I did fill it first. The water gets past the pop up waste though! It's pretty well supported. I'll go to bed reasonably happy. Thanks again for the reply.

Hi this is one of those questions where really I am looking for reassurance but be honest! I applied Dow 785 silicone around the edge of my bath against the tiled wall. I felt that I had been a bit too sparing so the following day I went over the bead with more silicone to give a wider bead...

I have only used the Fein branded blades that came with the machine. Are the other makes you mention of a different quality? Details of a UK supplier would be much appreciated.

Hi. I recently bought the Fein Multimaster. I was very dissapointed. The blades only do a good job when they are sharp. This seems to last about two minutes and then they are more likely to screw the job up than anything else. I spoke to my supplier and he cheerfully said "Oh yeah, a lot of...