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    Tiling - whats the most professional method?

    This should be an easy question for the pros; I'm re-doing a bathroom soon and am planning the work. I'm going to be tiling two walls which have a bath and pedestal sink on. As far as the quality of the tiling is concerned is it best to, a) Tile the walls and then put the bath and sink...
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    Is plumbing still a trade?

    I'm a DIYer and would never use speedfit. Doesn't it have a shorter lifespan, and cannot carry hot water in heating systems?? I think it just shows a bodge and is nothing to be proud of. Just shows you were ripped off in the shop. -especially if youve done a whole house!! It also reduces...
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    Any way to detect current in a wire without exposing it?

    Afternoon, Has anyone ever seen a device or method that can tell you how much power is running through a cable? -Without cutting the casing etc. I know that you can get wire detectors, but is there anything that is a bit more advanced. I'm looking to research the whole area. More of a...
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    Bosch dishwasher valve gone?

    Hello, I've got a bosch dishwasher, thats about 3 months old now. Its letting in water which sounds like the water inlet valve, when left for about 8 hours. The water pressure is quite high in the house generally. - could this be the cause? I could turn it down with the isolation ball...
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    kitchen fitter opinion please. -wall cabinets

    Thanks for your replies. In my experience i think i prefer the adjustable clips method as its easier to do on your own. But i am very interested to hear what the pros prefer day in day out. Either way requires the cabinets to be designed to suit, so i'd rather design to the best method...
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    kitchen fitter opinion please. -wall cabinets

    I work for a kitchen manufacturing company in th uk. We are deciding on what wall attachment method we will use for our future wall cabinets. Its an upmarket brand using cabinet making techniques. - No Flat pack!! I would really like to know your opinion on the 2 fixing methods; -flat...
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    Wall Tiling

    thanks for the replies
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    Wall Tiling

    I've not done tiling in large amounts before. I am attempting a whole room and floor. The question is do i need to leave any form of gap at the ceiling or floor join to allow for any wall tile expansion etc. Its a bathroom so will be hot/cold and damp. Also, the ceiling is getting...
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