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Hi folks, I'm installing smart Switches in the living room where they will control the led downlights separately over the dining table and living area. My question is: - Whether the Smart Switches are installed to the existing light switch or the always on feed? At first, I thought Id...

Hi folks, I have lowered a section on the ceiling in the living room using metal frame and wanted to check what screws I should use to put a 9.5mm plasterboard? I know that the general rule is 32mm for 9.5mm going on Timber but assume metal needs self tapping screws. Please advise.. as I...

Thanks @wgt52. I wasn't aware that the probes could go faulty so tube makes sense as it would make it easier to change. Is any specific make of probe that reliable which would mitigate the risk? I will install the tube as you suggest, means I would need to create a channel via router to wooden...

Hi folks, Moving to next project which is to tile the living room. I am going to use underfloor electric heating. It's a wooden floor with 6mm plywood.. I have primed the surface and going to lay heating mat tomorrow. I have 2 questions and hope someone could keep me right: 1- what's the...

Thanks.. I'm looking at Spotless RGB+W strip to go into the aluminium profile which is attached facing downwards on the ceiling. So am I right that I need: 1x strip of LED (3-4 meters) 1x led driver 1x RGBW controller 3-4 led profiles Have I missed out anything?

Cheers Simon, very informative post thank you.. yes it will be facing down and I want a single zone rather than controlling multiple zones. I have looking at ARC leds as I understand the right LED is the one that gives a dotless effect (whether it's the led or the cover on the aluminium profile...

Hi folks, I'm looking to install the spotless led strip on the ceiling. Please can someone advise what I need? Its going to be a rectange on the ceiling and from research I have understand that I need the following but have some advice: LED strip (what type is best?) LED driver (do I need...

Sure, we'll worth the money https://www.screwfix.com/p/corefix-metal-plastic-120-heavy-duty-dot-dab-wall-fixing-10-x-95mm-24-pack/401hg

The battens don't align to any of the holes and adding a rail means they are not flush to the wall leaving a gap at the end panel. I got these bad boys: Perfect for the job and very sturdy.

Thanks, I have the rail, the point is what's the best thing to anchor it with as its batten wall.

Hi folks, I am installed over the freezer wall cabinets on a batten wall. The units are 600x600x400 and I want to check what's the best way to secure these? There is a hollow space between the plaster board and brick work (40mm). I was thinking of getting the Rawlplug of Fischer Hammer In...

Got the McAlpine high flow one as advised. One final question.. there are some folk who say don't use a sealant on the trap while some say you should.. What's the best practice folks? 1- do not apply sealant 2- Apply sealant on the bottom bit 3- Apply sealant on the bottom and top bit If 2...

It's a 90mm waste trap.. above 1 is silicone which I believe has been used to secure the tray to the floor. I'm definitely going to replace the waste trap while I'm there.. you are right about McAlpine ones which are over £30 compared to others which are much cheaper. I'm not a fan of flex...

It's a shower tray with a 90mm shower waste

Hi all, Next project, investigate and fix upstairs shower leak. The plasterboard downstairs started showing signs of leakage so I took it off and found the water dripping from the compression joint (2). You can also see that at some point there had been leak at (1) - which is likely to be the...

They are indeed.. I was under the impression that seal would be good to avoid the tiles and the grout getting stained?

Hi folks, Just laid the new tiles in the kitchen and planning to grout today. Just wanted to check if it is best practice to seal the tiles after grout. If so, what product should I use?

Thanks, looks wise I agree but I wanted to check which size is practical accounting the movement in the subfloor

Hi folks, I am using 600x300 porcelain tiles for the kitchen floor which made on 18mm plywood (straight onto the levelled joists) I have bought 2mm leveling spacers, British Standards mention using 3-4mm on floors so wanted to check if I will be ok with 2mm? Looks are not important to me, I...

Hi folks, I had to move the the upvc door when levelling the floor. I took all the old trim off and now want to seal apply new upvc trim and seal the door edges. What is the best sealant to use? I remember about 5 years ago when the door was installed and the company had Dow 785 (I think)...