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The problem I have with oil-based white paint (for wood) is that it goes yellow over time. To get around this I am sticking with water based satinwood. But thanks for your advice guys. I appreciate it.

So you dont sand the wood down? Also, I am going to be using satinwood paint; should I still use "undercoat for gloss paint". And what purpose does sugar soap serve over plain water or water mixed with some detergent? My main problem is that I need a primer that will stick hard to...

I dont know - I think I would like the idea of walking on a marshmallow :D The warmth (tog) factor is very important to me though, especially in this age where heating costs are so high. I can either go for the cirrus or a conventional rubber underlay, which has some serious weight to it...

So you have used Zinsser BIN (oil based)? And what was the zin bin painted over - gloss? Did you prep the surface in any way, like rubbing down? Thanks

Sorry to revive this old thread. I am doing some research on underlay for my bedroom. Does your comment apply only to stairs or to rooms as well? Im thinking of going with the 11mm thick Treadaire Dreamwalk or Cloud9.

Does that stuff really stick to glossy paint? I am using Zinsser Bullseye 123 (water based) paint on glossy surfaces and it does not stick to it at all. Is Zin BIN any better?

Hi, I am currently painting my room. Im now doing the wood work (skirting, door, architrave, etc). These wooden surfaces were previously painted with oil based gloss, using very old paint, that contains lead. The best way to paint on this surface is to rub down with wet sandpaper to...

This is a very big job, especially, if you are doing most of the work yourself. I'm still in the process of painting/decorating my bedroom and because I work full time and am doing it myself, it is taking an absolute age. 'A lick of paint takes a few hours', but to get a perfect finish, takes...

I totally agree with this. However, the main reason for the abolve solution would be cost - its far cheaper to buy a low pressure tap than a big powerful pump, just to deal with a single tap. However, my solution was a guarenteed method of solving the problem. Buying a low pressure tap would not...

Im surprised people are still making recommendations given that I have succeeded in solving the original problem. But this is good as it will allow someone else having a similar problem as me to use this thread as a reference. First off, the Stuart Turner 2.3 Bar Monsoon Extra Negative pump...

Here are the facts: Flow rate without pump: 1.5litres/minute Flow rate with pump : 8 litres/minute. With regards to pressure: now that the pump has been fitted, the pressure through the tap is immense, such that when the spray function is on, at full throttle water sprays all over the...

I dont have a bath. I have an electric shower that is supplied directly by mains cold water. The main reason I think for the poor water pressure/flow in the kitchen is that the tap is a pull out spray tap which uses very narrow bore flexible tubes. This means that it is very difficult for...

For the feed tank to run dry I would need to run the tap at full whack for quite some time (hot water cylinder and cold water tank which feeds it are large and when I drained the hot water system last, it took at least 20mins, with the mains water turned off to prevent the tanks from refilling)...

UPDATE: I went ahead and installed a EHEIM1250 pump underneath my kitchen sink for the hot water tap. This did increase the water pressure, however, it just wasnt strong enough. I then emailed Stuart Turner regarding my problem: Dear Sir/Madam, Currently my (new) kitchen hot tap...

I did some extensive sound reduction work on my bedroom ceiling 9 months ago, so I looked around for the cheapest suppliers. I live in London so thats where I was looking. You can buy several densities of rockwool from the following places: 1. Kitsons...

Here is the reply I got: All our pumps require an independant feed from the hot water cylinder. The pump has to be the 1st tee off the hot water cylinder and if you are intending mixing with the cold mains you will need to add and RCM3 to your pump so that it will work with cold mains...

I thought Kev was replying to 'anyone'. Anyway, I have just emailed Salamander tech support. After they have replied I shall post their reply here for all to see, for future reference, just in case someone else also wants to do this sort of thing, ie. boosting a hot tap, rather than a shower.

No, I was just hoping that someone...anyone, would give me some advice on this. I wasnt specifically calling a person who goes by the name of 'anyone'. Judging by the lack of responses here, perhaps shower pumps arent used that frequently to deal with lack of pressure through taps. I shall...

Anyone?

Ive just spotted this: Salamander Pearl NP85 Single Shower Pump For boosting supplies to a variety of tank feed appliances Pump supplied with flexible connectors and built-in isolation valves http://www.h-i-e.co.uk/acatalog/Budget_Pumps.html#a634 Would this do the job?