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Hey John, I've included the additional pictures as requested, which I believe show the joint cracked. I guess the cracks come from the joints?

Thanks for the feedback - I was planning for gloss and thought that Satin was a no-go for exterior - I guess something to explore. Love the colour idea - was initially thinking to keep it white, but I guess we could be more creative and go for colour instead of the classic white.

Thanks for the feedback - I was planning for gloss and thought that Satin was a no-go for exterior - I guess something to explore. Love the colour idea - was initially thinking to keep it white, but I guess we could be more creative and go for colour instead of the classic white.

It was properly done about 7 years ago. Let me take some pictures when I'm back home, as I'm currently away.

Looking to paint the front door this summer and doing Research Work to assess best approach from the experts. We had a decorator doing the building and he use Betec Multi Surface paint on the existing paint of the front door, and I am unsure of the quality personally - open to any feedback...

yes correct - thought on ebay after some research have found option at 2.5 and 5mm pricy but should look better! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286921492895

So we try with that box https://www.electricalcounter.co.uk/bg-electrical-817-g-moulded-grey-round-edge-1-gang-10mm-square-spacer?srsltid=AfmBOoq7ZbgCKwx-KGl-CGbdefF_5N6mGloz3rDL-T0zDb3_oWPpQIngRFs and it does the job partially (as it is a bit bulky) and a 5mm spacer would be much better than a...

So I check with the neighbors and in their flat, they have electric heating and a hot water tank. Is that what you call the cylinder or something completely different? tomorow, will push the cock ball and remove some water to check if it refills and get the neighbors to use hot water so to...

not feeling comfortable to replace with a deeper box with the cable there. Could this alternative do the trick? got this when searching for spacer / bezels...

Hello Expert, so we have replaced a light switch and sadly, the box in the wall is not deep enough. What would be your recommendations? Was thinking maybe some kind of cover to put behind the plate? but unsure that exist?

Hello Expert, We are looking to change light switches, however, the one we want to change are two way, two gang which bring some complexities. How can we figure out which cable would go in which hole from the old switch to the new one as the setting seems slightly different from the old and the...

Hello, We are doing some decoration in the communal hallway (block of 4 flats) and came across that big bucket of water in a cupboard which is above the front door of one flat and are curious to figure out what it is. We believe it was for the old days for some of the water for a flat. How can...

When you mean sit below the low timber, what do you mean exactly?

Hello Experts, So we have removed some wood paneling from the stairs, which were covering the spindles and now are wondering on how to tackle the edge between the carpet and the edge wood side floor, as previously this was covered by the paneling. I wanted once the wood edge, nicely sanded and...

Hello Experts, We are redoing the communal hallway, and there and again there are small cracks on the wall in the woodchip wallpaper. I have painted some area with Zinsser Cover Stain Primer Paint where we had some stain and have some left over - Should I give a good coat on the cracks with...

Hi Expert, So, looking to freshen up the communal hallway and looking for guidance between two products we have shortlisted. One is Leyland Trade Brilliant White High Gloss Solvent https://www.screwfix.com/p/leyland-trade-750ml-brilliant-white-high-gloss-solvent-based-trim-paint/6915h and the...

thanks so much everyone for the feedback provided! :-)

Hello experts, So we are doing the communal hallway staircase and started to take the pannelling covering the spindles - so far so good when looking from inside the staircase - however, when looking from outside, it will need some touch-up. What would be your best recommendation, please, so...

Hello Expert, We are redoing the hallway and removing the paneling to bring back the spindles and banisters - however, so far, one spindle is missing. What is the best way to find a close match as close as possible to the original one? Or can it be made bespoke by some specialised shop...

Cool cool thanks so much for all that info. Really appreciate it. and I guess, once we start painting that wood work we would need to use a primer / undercoat first followed by a normal coat of paint?