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Maybe its just my local B&Q being awkward, always have problems with them. This si the first time i will be platering on plasterboard. As i just have the sqaure edge and wont be dry lining do i still need to apply the jointing mesh prior to plastering? Ta Tom

I went into B&Q earlier in the week to pick up some tapered edge platerboard to dry line. They told me they dont stock it anymore, Wickes had run out and werent sure if they were going to get anymore in now. Does anybody know if these TE boards are becoming obsolete or did i just get bad info...

yeah, cheers pal - used silicon sealant last night - should be ok now!

.......or not!

Cheers chaps, I know its a small hole but you wouldnt believe the draft that come through it. I'll try the expanding foam as i have that already i think! Thanks

Hi, I drilled an 18mm hole in my brick wall that goes from my downstairs toilet to my garage. It has a 15mm copper pipe through it but it gets very cold and draughty in the winter. Whats the best way to seal this hole from the cold of the garage? Cheers Tom

Have a look at how the frame is fixed to the walls, my shower enclosure has adjusting screws on the frame to allow for uneven walls on installation. If one of those has come loose the enclosure will sag and the door will drop. Worth a try....

Thank you Horace, i'll look into that!

Cheers Thermo, i'm on the case now

I was advised to use a tap connector with my instructions, these will use a compression joint, taking the 15mm pipe at one end and then fasten onto the float valve at the other. Do not over tighten on the plastic thread though as i damaged mine!

I see what you mean. I like the idea of creating a shelf, that would look almost deliberate then. Cheers Tom

Hi chaps, I have ordered a new bath which i will be swapping over in the new year. The current bath fits in my bathroom very snug - wall to wall. My new bath is shorter (1685mm) and will leave me with a 50-60mm gap between the bath and the wall. Any ideas of how to deal with this gap without...

Cheers pal

How big is the gap?

Sorry, should've made it more clear. No, the sink has been sealed and is fine. I dont know how she does it but when my girlfriend washes up water always finds itself splashing out of the sink and down the fron of the kitchen units. When it does this it also gets underneath the worktop and the...

Hi, Our kitchen has been fitted for over a year now. It has a chipboard work top with a black marble look laminate. When we wash up water gathers under the work top (at the front) and has penetrated the chipboard making it swell. I'm worried that it will eventually damage the laminate. At...

I just used silcon to fix mine down with as well as the screws - spot on, its not moving anywhere. Also, the toilet i bought said not to use a sand/cement motar mix. the whole reason for me replacing the toilet in the first place was because the old toilet was cemented in place and had cracked...

Its not a big job mate but i know what you mean about having confidence! So long as the water has been isolated then there is no pressure on you and you can take your time. You should be able to buy the whole fitting from B&Q, i havent been in there for a while but i'm sure they would stock it...

Motleyboy - you arent having much luck there fella! Is the sink blocked completely, ie is the water still or does it go down after a while? Try putting a caustic soda solution down there but be very careful as it is very dangerous, read the instructions. This will shift scum left by soap...

Thats what i did when my original stop cock seized instead of trying to find one to fit the original pipe. I left it on place and just fitted my new stop cock and pipe work from there on.