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Apologies for asking this stupid question but what does 'mist the walls' prior to painting mean please. Cheers

Many thanks again for your reply seco services. Apologies for being obtuse but are you saying that the tap itself cannot be repaired (by way of cleaning or other) and that the only way forwards would the replacement kit to which you refer. I will have a stab at removing the tap over the...

No it looks similar to the pic in link below ie each tap rotates about a full turn+ http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/White-Colour-Kitchen-Sink-Mixer-Mono-Tap-Taps-/140387680487?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Bathroom_Taps_PP&hash=item20afc200e7 Cheers

I have a mixer tap in my kitchen. 'Tapmate Alphadisc' is make and model. The cold water tap (kind that screws ie rotates) is sticking. Sometimes it is not possible to open the tap. So need to rock the tap back and forwards before opening (if you see what I mean). There is a plastic cover...

Tetrion not going to work. Tried it before. There seems to be some sort of stress area at that point which require paper and joint compound remedy.

Was looking to repair a plaster crack (using paper tape). 1. Can anyone recommend a ready mixed joint compound (finish / all purpose ie one with not too much glue). 2. Can this be purchased in smaller quantities, I don't really need a tub of 10Kgs. Any info much appreciated. Cheers

Armed with a pair of Marigolds, a bucket of water and a scrubbing brush, I clambered onto my main roof for a test. The results were disappointing. I tried scrubbing a small area (1 square foot). It too ages and was not effective. Apart from the fact that the existing paint has...

Many thanks for your reply. The existing paint on the roof is very dirty, will brushing it be enough to allow the new paint to stick. Cheers

I have a mastic asphalt roof which was painted a few years back with (white) Solarflex paint (apologies if wrongly spelt). The paint is now beginning to peel and wear and I wanted to renew it. Questions. 1. How best to remove the old paint? burn it off? 2. Should I be...

Many thanks for the info. Went to Champions (New Malden) but they did not have the timber molding (I was given correct terminology) that I required. However, they have a custom service (similar to the kind one can use with cornices & plaster work that needs to be copied) which can...

Hi, wonder if someone can help please. The wooden beading holding the glass pane in one of my sash windows has rotted in part and needs to be replaced. Is there any merchant that specialises in wood beading and who has a large selection. I am in London. Any info much appreciated. Cheers