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Can anyone shed some light on this? I have a rad pipe going through laminate and floor board that is green/blue when passing through brickwork under floor - see pic Not sure if there has been a leak but no evidence. There is no insulation on any of the pipe work; could this be the problem...

DIY job....... I have a gable wall on my 1930s semi that has a damp issue. Looks to be penetration and condensation problem. I have a plan to fix this but unclear how best to put right the internal plaster. The wall is solid brick no cavity. I was going to take internal plaster back to brick up...

Thanks for the advice, would you recommend Vent-axia, Xpelair, Manrose or other? Have been looking at Vent-axia from Screwfix.

Looking at fitting an extractor in bathroom as suffering from steam escaping via bathroom door and condensing on internal gable wall near landing window - now affecting the decoration! Room is about 9ft square with a window that is usually left open. Bathroom was gutted and fitted out about 3...

Update Sunday 24 Sept - a few external pics now attached. Dashing has been on about 15 years

Any idea what this usually costs?

It's a semi, built early 30s, think it is cavity wall but will need to check. Will sort some external photos tomorrow, a bit dark outside now

I have a gable wall in hallway running through to under stairs cupboard that is showing damp (wet) patches. These can come and go depending on hall humidity. It has reached a point where action is needed as I am unable to decorate. There appears to be no obvious external signs of a problem eg...

Growler, not sure if my OP was clear - I am trying to run one length of paper the length of the room, about 12ft, the problem is the the freeze from picture rail to ceiling is a few inches wider than a standard size roll so I am looking for a wider roll. I don't want to see a join. I did a...

thanks for that I will pick up some BIN tomorrow, I was just a bit concerned about the finish not finding a level and seeing raised areas where the BIN is applied.

bloody hell, that was a quick response..... but am I ok to apply in spots or will I need to pain the full board(s)

I have knot staining coming through the paint on my skirting boards. I treated the knots when it was first painted 4 years ago so not sure why I have a problem! I see people have suggested white knotting or Zin BIN, but which is best to go on top of Dulux white satinwood? I will be...

thanks, yes just need a single roll, going to try a few dec merchants tomorrow but you have answered my question, wider widths are available.

Hi, not been on here for quite a while so hoping for a bit of advice. I am looking to using lining paper on a ceiling freeze, just 2 long lengths above the picture rail to hide some troublesome cracks. I picked up a roll of 1000 grade the other day but stupidly didn't measure the width above...

Thanks Robbie, I bought the Dulux trade pure brilliant white yesterday which I should have done in the first place (serves me right for being tight) - I painted a couple of doors last night and no problems, finish is excellent.

A few questions for the paint experts, any advice appreciated. 1. Can anyone explain to me the difference between Dulux trade eggshell and the retail version apart from the cost, about an extra £8? 2. I have just started painting the internal doors in my house and instead of using the...

cheers, i thought it may mark and chip easy

any thoughts anyone?

My woodwork in the hall, stairs and landing is currently a gloss finish which I don't like. I am planning on changing to a satinwood or egg shell finish that I have used elsewhere in the house but I am a bit concerned about the staircase spindles and banister. Is satinwood hard wearing enough to...