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Ok, thanks. I'll try the x200 first, as that sounds easier!

Thanks everyone :) Last question... can i put the x100 and x200 in the empty radiator together, and then fill the system back up, ie are they ok to mix neat? Thanks

Can i leave x200 in the system indefinitely? Thanks

So, what would the method be? Thanks

I have a baxi back boiler with gas front (front is a few years old and the back we think is 1974). I have a hot water tank with f&e in the loft. The heating is a C-plan setup. Basically, the boiler kettles a fair bit, despite me having turned it down under the fire (doesnt make any difference...

Thanks, thats given me the idea for my splashback!

Thanks for the link, i did try and search screwfix as they are the only place we have here (except for builders merchants who i will ring around when i have time anyway) and yes, couldn't find what i wanted! The arch has been that way for (we think judging by the dates written on the walls...

Like these? https://www.screwfix.com/p/corner-braces-zinc-plated-103-x-103-x-22mm-10-pack/14177 or could this work? https://www.screwfix.com/p/sabrefix-builders-band-stainless-steel-20mm-x-9-6m/59863 Thanks

Would it be worth me taking a little bit more of the plaster off either side? Would the odd hole be ok in the lintel, in the front - for attaching the new architrave? I assume a restraint strap is L shaped, full of holes? If so, yes, that makes sense, and is very helpful - I wouldnt have thought...

We have an archway in the house that we want to square off and put doors in. Cant find presence of metal with magnets or metal detector, so i took a little bit of the plaster off. Is this a conrete lintel, and if so, am i ok in squaring the arch off - to the pencil line shown in the picture...

I'll try steaming a bit and see how i get on, thanks for the advice :)

Thanks, most helpful :)

Just another quick one.... i have some Mapei primer g that i used before tiling over a skim coat. Is this suitable for priming the ceiling before skimming/bonding, or even using instead of PVA to control the suction? I appreciate it doesnt have the grit in it, so no mechanical key. Thanks

Excellent, thanks both of you :)

Ok thanks for the info... When you say you use a bonding agent - is this PVA, or is the PVA only used to control suction? Also, i didnt think you could skim over wet bonding, or is it just because i'm not good enough!? Thanks again

Ok, thanks. Two q's if i can? 1) what do you mean blister? 2) You say bond then skim, i assume you mean bonding - let it dry fully (say overnight) then two coats of multi as normal? Thanks

I have some stippled/swirly artex downstairs that we want to get sorted. I have had it tested and it does not contain asbestos, but the test man said often the asbestos content is so low it wont show up anyway, and to treat it with caution anyway. Basically, which of the following would best...

I stripped the paint back to the plaster in a number of rooms (yes you are right - v time consuming). I found the best way was to wet the wall slightly with a little soapy water, and then scrape. Holding the scraper at the correct angle helps immensely - i use two hands, one to hold the handle...