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I know there are mixed views on tile on tile, instead of removing the originals. If I was to go with the tile on tile option, how do I finish the top tile? It's just that say where the tiling stops half way up the wall (over the bath), there would be a definite "ledge" that would be visible...

Understand.. Thanks Kev

Hi Kevplumb, OK, I understand the reasoning. What is thge best way to connect a supply from the cylinder feed tank? Do you actually tap into the tank (is there a fitting to do that?), or feed off the line out of the tank to the cylinder, i.e. into the existing pipe? Thanks..

Thanks Artful, Can you explain the "new supply from the cold cistern"? :?:

Been asked to install a shower in mother in laws. System is a none combi, with cold feed from loft tank (so hot and cold at same pressure). If I was to recommend a good thermostatic mixer (any recommendations?), could I just not tee off existing hot and cold supplies in bathroom? Or do I have...

They could mean wall papered in lining paper to cover some blemishes?? Just a thought...

Thanks for the tip, Nstreet. I hadn't noticed that stuff - I'll get some and give that a try. Thanks everybody for your thoughts. :D

Hi Eddie, Thanks for the response. If a pro wouldn't do this, what would they do? Just cut in as close as possible to the carpet? Thanks

Just thought I'd check your thoughts on this. When painting skirting, is it always best to pull the carpet / underlay back, or are there any clever techniques to avoid this? I've experimented with masking tape and newspapers, and apart from taking ages, I was concerned about "bleed through"...

Thanks for your considered views, Pieman. I'm going to get hold of a digi camera and photo everything I uncover. I called the local BCO today, and explained my situation, and he was pretty understanding. He is going to drop by and just have a look at some of the stuff I'm concerned about -he...

Hi All The cottage that I own (well the building society owns!) is essentially an early Victorian workers cottage that was "modernised" in the late 60's by an "architect". I use the quotes around the term architect as the modifications included: 1. Flat roof utility extension to the kitchen...

Jewsons do a good little Roofing Guide that explains how to measure up for trusses and also how to calculate quantities of tiles. Free from their website. Hope that helps.....

Hi Shadrack Check to see if the existing ceiling is sound, and could hold an extra coat of plaster. If not, your options would be to pull it down (v. messy), or overboard with 12.5mm plasterboard and then skim multifinish. If the existing ceiling is sound, you can overskim with multifinish...

Stevie If I understand your post correctly, you are asking how to fit skirting if the bottom of the wall has a "void" back to the brickwork. When I've done this before, I've packed the void at 2 ft intervals with scrap timber (plug and screws to the brickwork) and this allowed straightforward...

12.5 for ceilings - The thin stuff can sag over time. Use screws, not nails. Hope that helps...

Don't laugh, but I've just spent a couple (actually four :( )of fun hours cussing and swearing underneath my mate's sink unit plumbing it in. I needed to tee off the existing hot and cold runs - simple enough, eh? My question - how do the pros get a connector into an existing run? I cut the...

Polishing with a dry trowel (after you've wet trowelled ) will produce a polished surface. Practice makes perfect :D

Check to see if the overflow pipe from the boiler has been venting water. If the expansion vessel cannot take the increased volume of water as it heats up, it will be vented via a pressure valve to the outside world. When the water cools, no pressure. Get the installer back to repressurise the...

That would imply that there is damp in plasterwork. I would suggest that you check this out before decorating.

I am the proud owner of a nice little cottage with a 1960's monstrosity extension with a flat roof. Actually is was a garage which has been converted to an office / bedroom. I'm sure the felting has never been replaced, and consequently leaks like a blo ody seive. :? I have planning...