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They're just the fitting instructions. Sink isn't stainless steel so not flexing. Instructions to replace cartridge recommend a box spanner, which hasn't worked. It needs a deep socket. Spanner no good as it's inset into the side of the tap. Video on YouTube shows plumber using an adjustable on...

Pedantilate freely, it helps me learn.It's a 1/4 turn ceramic valve.

Ah, we had to turn off water at stopcock ( no isolator valve even though it's a new kitchen ) so couldn't wait and tine was running out for buying any more tools today. Anyway, put the handle back on , gingerly turned water on and the damn tap is no longer dripping Attention seeking I reckon...

Hi. Dripping Franke mixer tap ( cold side) Can't get the old cartridge out with a box spanner. Just gets some leverage , but then just slips off. Tried an adjustable wrench with another wrench trying to turn it , but can't get a good enough grip ( not really enough room between cartridge and...

Can you still get such things?

That's what I'd think about doing too. Or just paper up to a picture rail , and paint the wall above it and the ceiling one colour, or don't paper at all and paint wall and ceiling one colour. You could put some MDF panelling up to a picture rail height to add interest. We painted walls and...

Anyone got any advice please?

Hi, Could anyone please tell me what's caused this and maybe how to remedy it ,or at least improve it? It's not all over the ceiling, just in one area Ceiling was previously wallpapered The paint underneath the wallpaper was silk paint, but it was washed and lightly sanded before we put matt...

Looks great.

Can you open the doors please? Just wondering what your hinges are attached to ? Presumably 18mm MDF, but what if you want to fill a wall that's not exact multiples of 500mm? What is the MDF fixed to? In those photos the wardrobes are filling alcoves I think. What would you use/ how would you...

Sorry It's the frame dimensions and what to use to construct the frame, especially regarding hinge attachment. We'd prefer to have as little frame showing as possible, like you would have with a run of kitchen units, but we don't want all the internal divisions. We've created a rectangular...

Hi. We've started building framework for built on wardrobes. Because our ceiling height is 2300 we were planning on using IKEA approx 2 m high doors , but want the framework floor to ceiling, planning to somehow " fill " the gap between top of the door and ceiling. We wanted to try to avoid...

Thank you! My OH managed to do it. I'd sprayed some WD40 on and put about 10 elastic bands round it, but my old thumbs don't have the grip they used to have. He put the tubing vertically with the angled bit between his feet and combination of jiggling and twisting managed to get it off. Note...

Hi, any advice on how to get Henry's tubes apart please? Haven't used it in shorter version for a month or so , hut been using it as a reg vacuum where we've been DIY ing ( have an upright for regular cleaning) and seemingly with the pressure of pushing across the carpets they've got well and...

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Thanks. It's Leyland trade acrylic eggshell. Suitable for wood and plaster.

I used Colron tinted refined beeswax matt finish on all of ours. Medium oak. Takes some elbow grease and skill ( ie don't apply it too thickly and don't leave it too long,especially if it's a warm day) They look glorious. Really brings out the grain and you can get a lovely finish by polishing...

Mistakingly picked up the tin of acrylic eggshell instead of the acrylic primer and undercoat I'm supposed to be priming and undercoating old oil based gloss work on door frames. Once the eggshell's dry, can I just use the primer/ undercoat on top of it, and then the eggshell, or do I need to...

Yes, aware of that. There are grants but they don't qualify. The cost isn't an issue, although the council charging a 15% fee to find a contractor and " oversee" the work seems rather steep. Most council's couldn't oversee an orgy in a brothel. They want £500 up front before they even start the...

The shower seat was provided by an Occupational Therapist. As you raise the height by lengthening the legs, they splay further out, making the base larger to maintain stability Dad's 6'3 so he needs it higher otherwise hell not be able to stand up off it. Regardless if the seat, the fixed glass...