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it is fairly fast - i am not sure if the whle lot might come off if i try to get rid of the shiny stuff. I thought about scoring it....

i have a very shiny finish on my walls. i don't want to lose any (even 20mm) by overboarding (dot and dabbing) will multi-finish stay on?? i was thinking of cleaning (sugar soap), PVA-ing (let first coat dry completely and then apply another before skimming). Is this likely to work or is there...

Hi everyone, i got a bargain stainless steel sink from B&Q - ex-display but it didn't come with enough clips to hold it to my laminate worktop - anyone know where i can buy more? Also - where i have cut my hole in the worktop means that the clips cannot get underneath them because of the back...

i have made a box out of polypropylene to fill with stones and then pour water over to calculate the amount of resin needed....i will keep you informed..... i am looking forward to seeing if iot works! the box i have currently made is a smaller version 900x300x40mm deep but the same principles.

Hi all. i have seen examples of making tables by pouring epoxy resin over items such as small logs etc. where can i buy this stuff and how easy is it to do? i am looking to make a breakfast bar (1.5m x 900mm) with a clear resin and beach stones/pebbles. I was thinking of making a box 40mm deep...

Thanks Madrab. How do I know if it a sealed system? I presume it is... I have a combi boiler. If I choose not to put a radiator back on straight away cap I just cap the 2 pipes underneath the floor? Do I add the inhibitor into the pipes prior to capping them? Thanks again for forth coming...

hi there, i have a radiator (first on my system) with the 'fast drain' valve on it. it sits in front of a window in the room that will becvome my kitchen and the window is going to be taken out and replaced with french doors. To save money i told the builder i would move the radiator ready for...

i think they are.....they are the ones from B&Q - not sure i had a choice... http://www.diy.com/departments/floplast-ring-seal-soil-bend-dia-110mm-black/81141_BQ.prd - these are the bends i got so yes they are ring seal....just push together and away we go???

hi there folks, just installing a new w.c. and basin using the 90degree pan coupler with 32mm spigot. I am using all push fit drainage from basin into spigot. I have the vent pipe in the corner of the room with a connection branch awaiting the toilet waste. because of heights, i am connecting...

i am going to put these tiles down in my bathroom http://www.diy.com/departments/colours-black-white-patchwork-effect-self-adhesive-vinyl-tile-102m-pack/842281_BQ.prd and i was wondering what underlay i could use to provide a bit of cushioning? i was thinking of putting a 5mm ply decking over...

Just for the sake of learning - why would they cause problems? are these connectors not designed for this type of situation?

thanks just pumps...should i be running my 110 pipe further and coming into the top of it with one of these? http://diy.com/departments/floplast-ring-seal-soil-strap-boss-dia110mm-black/81521_BQ.prd

http://diy.com/departments/floplast-waste-adaptor-dia110mm-black/81131_BQ.prd or one of these?

http://diy.com/departments/floplast-ring-seal-soil-boss-adaptor-dia40mm-black/80961_BQ.prd do i put one of these in the end of my 110mm pipe and the secure my 40mm pipe into this?

Forgive my ignorance---why not? EDIT!!! - i have seen that the connection of the smaller pipe goes uphill!!! can i do that but in reverse - obviously! I mean is that the type of connection i need - only done correctly?

i ended up using a mixture of multi tool behind the stud to cut off the screw and brute force! it worked in the end, thanks for your suggestions :)

i have my 110mm SVP in the corner of the bathroom, i am looking at putting a 110mm drainage pipe along the floor to my toilet, further along that wall is my basin. Can i connect my basin waste (40mm) into the end of the w.c. waste (110mm) - if so, how??? i hope you can visualise my situation...

i was thinking of just crowbar forcing it off!!! thanks just wondered if there were any tricks of the trade to make it easier...

I am re-furbing and there is a timber stud full height with screws into party wall (brick) i cannot get the screws to move even slightly using an impact driver or a combi drill or my own delicate hand with screwdriver - any ideas how to get this shifted? thanks in advance Ed

where do i get them from Madrab?