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Hi See here http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1680235#1680235 as I answered something similar to this and there is some good info :D

Yes I thought it may be a bit vague! :lol: Here is a pic to help my query

Hi Just started on the epic road of renovations and am due to finish tiling kitchen. How do you pros finish off to a door? Not sure of the term but do you use a tile strip or a form of 'ramp'. I am tiling to what was an exterior door and there is a stone lintel(?) on the floor, the...

Thanks flameport, that seems to have been the one! Appreciate the help :)

Hi Current switch has L1, L2 & L3 New dimmer has L1, L2 & C Do I wire as follows? L1-L1 L2-L2 L3-C Or L1-C L2-L1 L3-L2 I am sorry if this has been asked numerous times but I couldn't figure out my set up to others? Thanks in advance :D

Hi Thanks for all the help! We painted a mist coat of 4/1 Supermatt over the plaster, would this be sufficient? SLC would be good however, all the units and island have been installed, how could we use it in our situation? All UFH will be tested throughout to check continuity with a...

Thank you all very much for your input, much appreciated! Ok, just to finalise :) Prime the walls? What is best to use? We have given the plaster a nice mist coat if that helps? 2mm gap between bottom & worktop & seal - check! :) Flush with ends of worktop - check! Ardex...

Hi I am about to embark on my first tiling project and am actually looking forward to it! :shock: We will be laying 600 x 600mm floor tiles and have had 4 cut in half (300 x 600) and intend to use these 8 as splashbacks. Should I begin the tiling from an end or the middle? I...

Hi We have taken our fireplace back to the bricks and unfortunately these aren't in great condition. I would like to attach some nice wood to effectively cover them (looking at approx 2 x 1.5m h x 1m w) in a surround type style leaving the fireplace open but not used. :? Would I be...

Hi Firstly I must say this site has proved very useful whilst working on our project, and a big thank you to all :) We have removed an existing fireplace, mantle, surround and everything, including what must be 1/3 of a ton of hardcore/rubble that was behind the fireplace backing (is...

Thanks to all for their very helpful advice Update: I have looked a lot closer to the soil pipe and there appears to be a 'junction section' (access?) which has two 62mm undrilled/unopened connections. Can I join a 40mm pipe into this using a rubber gasket? If so what is best way of...

Great advice thank you :) The soil pipe is plastic. Providing I can drill a hole high enough is there a best angle for the waste pipe to go into the soil pipe? I have attached a VERY basic pic to try and explain! :? I suppose the easiest exit would be by using the air brick (well its a...

Anyone please! :?

Hi I'm close to having a kitchen fitted into what was a dining room. Before we get the sink installed I will need to make way for the waste pipe. There is an external soil pipe approx 40cm from where the pipe will need to exit. My questions (if possible) are: What is best...

Hi (originally posted in the woodwork forum without success) Hi everyone A bit of advice if possible please? Taken off an old (1930's!) cupboard door which is +/- 2000mm x 800mm that was originally built either side of the fireplace recess. I would like to replace this with a new...

Hi Looks like there was some sort of short, as the lithium battery connection has a small black mark? This is maybe why it has been beeping due to the battery not functioning? I have purchased a replacement, which I intend on installing. Is this quite straight forward? Switch off...

Hi Just completed the exact same job this weekend, and similar to you was not in the position to pull the existing ceiling down! I too asked for advice here and I must say had some really great help :). I can pass on some tips that I found? I was able to access the ceiling joists...

Hi EdwardCurrent Really appreciate the quick reply :) Could I simply remove the alarm & connect the wire from the alarm into the 'chocbox' for the moment? Does it have to be wired in a specific way? Last night the bulb in the bedroom went and tripped out (I would guess the alarm is on...