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On varnishing new pine doors (polyvine wax finish varnish to be used) should I use a very fine wire wool (say 0000) or abrasive paper (say 210-320) between coats? There appear to be different thoughts on this across the net and I have no idea which to choose. Knowledgeable advice seems to come...

I am attempting to buy polyvine wax finish varnish 4L (clear) and there are a limited number of suppliers in the UK online that I can find (6 in total). decorate4less.co.uk is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than all the others (the other 5 are much the same) and I am weary for this reason. I cannot...

I have fitted 9 internal pine doors and wish to keep the integrity/beauty of the wood on show. Wishing to protect them from the daily grinds of life I need to choose between applying varnish, oil or wax. I do not want the colour to change (appreciate they will darken slightly with most...

Richard thanks for the reassurance, done as advised and it should only be for 5 days max so unless I am very unlucky I hope to see no damage

I just had 9 doors delivered today and they will be hung in a week. I know its best to store doors flat, however I have a tiny house and bar moving furniture about it is difficult to find space to store flat Is there any chance of them warping in a week? If so I will of course move what...

We don't differentiate between them no. I will give him the job and base whether he will complete or not on the first door. Its interesting that you think it can be done in a day. I thought it would have taken 2 (hence the concern for what he is working for on a daily basis), however, £150 a...

I have 9 internal doors to fit on new frames. Doors are standard sizes, solid pine and will take standard handles with only one thumb lock on the bathroom. I live in Northern Ireland so prices are always cheaper than England etc. What would you expect to pay for hanging these and fitting the...

I have an old flat roof (over porch) that developed a minor leek. Was intending on replacing next spring but think I will do it now before the winter. I was wondering what type of cost is involved. I live in Northern Ireland so in general work tends to be cheaper than England. Size 5' x6'...

Thanks happyplumber, Environmental health are involved and tryin to do their bit. I am not just going to sit and wait for them to do an average job. I am talking about holes inside mostly at floor level on first floor were pipes are in existence feeding tanks, rads etc. Are you saying...

People in house allergic to cats ....otherwise yea would do so! can mice eat through expanding foam and is it safe for this to go tight around heating pipes etc plastic and copper?

Hi I have a mouse problem which I am trying to address and most are accessing house through various holes in flooring around pipe work. It will be relatively easy to fill these in, however I don't really know what to use to completely fill and for it to be safe for both plastic and copper...

No worries, thanks for both replies.

I will be applying a waterproof shower kit (BAL) to newly skimmed walls. Bal states that plaster should be left 4 weeks before application. The walls have only been skimmed and to the naked eye have dried out to normal plaster colour in 48 hours. Do I need to wait the whole 4 weeks before...

So i take it it is ok to fit thet tray first and then tank all the areas above it as per instructions of manufacturer? This would be easier as to tape the walls/floor joint would be more difficult as the plaster does not go all the way down to the floor and to do this I would have to fill in...

I am getting a ensuite shower installed and just preparing the area now. I intend to use the dunlop shower waterproofing kit. A plumber will be installing the shower tray onto floorboards as part of his first fix and then returning to install the shower after i have tiled. i have never tanked...

Thanks for such a speedy reply......I'll now get on with it

One of my sockets in an old house I have was shaky and I tried to secure today. the back box to the socket was not secured to the wall and upon removing it I see why. There is a very large void behind the box probably about 70mm and a 35mm box sitting in it. is it ok to secure with a piece...

cheers will check it out....don't the likes of B&Q etc stock them??......... editing as I see there is also one on the Boucher road in Belfast...perfect thanks for the info

I have been using a decent quality trade gloss for years and overall am happy enough with it, but after reading the literature and some feedback on various forums about dulux trade ecosure I would like to try this out. Problem is I cant find it for sale anywhere in the big old national DIY...

Thanks for your answers....most helpful. I have replaced the kitchen and dinning room floors and there were no cables under those....therefore I dont think I will find any in the living room. There are plenty under the floors in the first floor but appear to be none under the floors on the...