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So nothing will work? New bathtub?

Hi Folks, Thanks for all the advice that everyone has given over the time. Need your expert advice again. Few days back, one of the bathtub chrome handles has came off and other one does not look good as chrome has gone off. It is spoiling the look of the bathroom. I am struggling to find the...

Many Thanks to all for your expert suggestions. I totally understand everybody recommending new worktops which involves time and money. I am not in position to do that at this stage. But I am thinking is to separate the properly joined worktops and remove bit of damaged part and then join them...

So is it nothing to do with hot pan?

OK I am confused because it was all fine for a year or so. We have not changed anything so how come this bubble. Joints seems properly sealed. One thing comes into my mind. I remember few days back I was going to put hot pan into stainless sink but accidentally I put on worktop for sometime...

I appreciate what you said..It is hard to judge fitter's competence before they start the job. You can only trust what they say... I did not know it will happen as the joints seems smooth and tight. Anyway the damange has been done now. Going for new is the last option but before that I need...

It appears that water has found its way into the join on my laminated kitchen worktop as the joint is very near to sink. (see pictures) When I got it fitted it about 6 months ago the joint was very neat, now there is a slightly raised portion/bubble. What I suppose to do to fix the problem...

Did more research, what you guys think of this product from Zinsser. Seems it can be applied directly on existing gloss paint and it is water based. http://www.zinsserdirect.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=7&products_id=252 Many Thanks...

Experts, looking for oil based non yellowing high gloss paint for skirtings and doors. I understand everybody recommending water based gloss but it will be much work for me as doors and skirting are already painted with high gloss (oil based), It my assumption as I have not painted them for...

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Need some help pls in setting up/installing WIFI Thermostat to my BAXI 105HE combi boiler. I am already using Honeywell CMT927 Wireless Room Thermostat for last few years which is quite convenient so far. Now want to control the heating from smart phone. What sort of wifi thermostat (Honeywell...

I am still trying to remove the cracked and peeled paint. It seems the artex ceiling was not painted before as I can see the powdered base which means I cant wash it with sugar soap, because it will wash the Artex off... That might be one of the reason why the new paint has cracked and is...

Found this: http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?36418-Paint-over-Artex-peels-off Still in a mess...

I have read somewhere somebody using streamer to peel off all the paint.. But want to make double sure before I invest or try...

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No I did not sugar soap before it... It was fairly clean. Now the damage has been done, what is the best way to remove all the cracked paint?

Had a disaster trying to paint an 'artexed' ceiling with matt emulsion paint specially made for kitchen ceilings and wall. Next morning the paint was cracked and peeling off. I have used roller to paint it. Now I need your advice like how to completely remove the cracked paint. Bought stream...

Is it a DIY job or do I need to call an engineer? Many Thanks