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Thanks Zampa, I think it might just be your last line that is my problem, as everything else I can tick off the list. Thanks anyway. Carpet is being replaced soon, so will try again once the floor is bare and vacuumed.

Hi, I've sanded a few window sills and skirting baords down, wiped down with white spirit, undercoated, sanded bristles and bits out, wiped down again, then glossed, then sanded bristle and bits out, then glossed again. But there's still a slightly bitty texture to the paintwork (just on the...

Bump Definitely sounds like there is a blockage in the pump or even air.

Chris R, have done that. Felt the springy resistance but what do you mean by 'sloppy. I turned the heating back on and it slipped back, is that what you mean? Thanks for all your help so far.

With the thermostat not working, got up extra early to turn the heating on. Boiler fired up but rads didn't heat. It's like the pump is struggling to get water to the boiler or to pump it round the system. Changing the speed setting sometimes gets the system working, like there is a blockage...

Boiler is a Potterton Pr1maF, not sure which model no. UPDATE: Have reset the boiler and now the heating works but the thermostat is still not working. Might be able to get a multimeter on it first thing tomorrow morning, so will report then if possible.

not meaning to hijack the thread, but I am in the process of sanding down window sills and skirting board – should I apply undercoat or primer before applying new gloss? i have sanded some parts vigorously which means I have got back to the wood in occassional spots.

Thanks, Chris R, I will check the name of the boiler tonight. Never used a multi meter beforer, 2face, so I might have to call in the Dad for that one I've been told that resetting the boiler and the tank might help

Hi everyone, I have a problem with my CH System -- I should add that I have very limited experience with CH systems but would like to have some idea of the problem before I call someone out. My system consists of a boiler that heats both the CH and HW, a three-port valve, Grundfis...

Grrr. Thank you, John D. It's cracking through the third coat, so I'll wait for it to dry and then I'll have to sand it back.

Hi, I've just painstakingly painted my lounge walls in my new house but the paint is cracking once dry. However, it's only cracking across a six-inch strip, which I'm assuming is where there may have previously been a border that was probably glued on. Has anyone else every come across this...

A stapler! Doh! I thought it would be called a gun. Thanks a lot. I'll seek one out.

Does anyone know if you can get a tool that clips speaker wire or phone wire to skirting? Apparently BT used to use them. The result is a thin pin in the shape of a U, which is a lot neater than cable clips. I'm trying to source one on the t'internet but am having no luck. Moderator Moved...

cheers Jason

Hi there, I'm buying a new kitchen and I'm going to source the worktops seperately. I'm looking for a beech effect. By doing a search on here I've found a few companies to look at (CF Anderson, being one) but am not sure at what make of worktop would be a good bet. I'm not looking for...

both your ideas are very good. Thanks. I'm not really sure what has gone wrong, other than it being my first tiling attempt. thanks again

Hi, Yeah I did realise it went on first. The problem is is that I've tiled almost half way up the wall, and just need to add the last row of tiles with the trim, so I can't really overcompensate with the adhesive otherwise the wall will have a curve as it reaches the top. I think if I...

Thank you.

Just bought some 6mm tile trim, which I now realise is too big. I've tried looking on online store sites for a smaller size but am having no luck. Can you readily get tile trim at 4mm?

Is there a special name for the heating element of an immersion boiler? I'm trying to find a replacement part online and I am sttruggling.