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Thanks Zampa, I think I will try the knotting. Can you tell me if I give the gloss finish a rub down to remove the sheen can I just put the knotting straight onto the stained areas. Also, when it dries can I just paint straight over with gloss? Cheers

If I use an aluminium sealer will I need to undercoat again or will one coat of gloss cover the sealer. Also, do you need to rub down the sealer before applying undercoat/gloss, I presume not. Any other advice appreciated.

My hall, stairs and landing is complete, however I need to sort a problem with wood stain bleeding through my staircase paintwork (pics can be found at the photbox link http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/3316197 ). I have been planning to sort this for a while but I thought I would leave the job...

Not sure if this helps...I am DIY and no expert but I have just finished a room in my house that has been skimmed (ceiling and walls). This is what I did and the finish is excellent with 4 coats. Skim plaster dry in about 7 to 10 days. Yes, I used b&q value white matt as a base coat. It is...

Thanks for that gcol you got me. But are they any good, they look to good to be true....

Thanks to all for the comments. I think I will steer clear of the kitchen paint and stick to the matt or soft sheen. Just a quick question, has anyone used paint pads for cutting in, instead of using a brush? I was thinking of giving it a go and then following it up with a roller to fill in...

Just about to paint some kitchen walls now all the major work is complete.The new plaster skim has had a mist coat and I (the wife) am now looking at colours. Just wanted any thoughts on Dulux kitchen paint. Is this the best way to go or should I stick with standard Matt. I know all about...

Just had a vinyl floor laid yesterday in the kitchen. Vinyl is laid on a concrete floor with self level compound on top. Not sure if am being to eager to get the fitter back but when I got up this morning I noticed a bubble in one area of the vinyl. It looks like it needs stretching but not sure...

I need to shave off about 3-5mm off a worktop that is fixed in place. There is a free standing cooker that is to sit between 2 units which at the moment is a very tight squeeze. What is the best way to trim the top without damaging the surface. There will be a metal end cover added to the top...

What's the best way to fix a cross thread in a gang box? I can't remove the box as it's set behind wall tiles and I don't want to damage them. Yes, I could plug the wall and use a bloody big screw but not a nice finish for the face plate. I have read something about a Tap but not sure how...

Thanks for the advice, I thought the gasket was something to do with preventing shocks, excuse my ignorance. The sockets will be set against wall tiles so hopefully there should be no problem with tarnishing if I don't use them. I will check the earthing when I get home tonight. The kitchen has...

Just bought some chrome face sockets to replace the plastic type in my kitchen. I am confident enough to replace these as they are a straight swap but wanted to ask about any additional work that I may need to do because they are metal and not plastic. The sockets came with a clear plastic...

Just had my kitchen skimmed and this has now dried out after a couple of weeks. I will be tiling part of the walls at the weekend and wanted to know what mix of pva to water to apply to the walls before tiling. I am using a bonding or sealing mix? Cheers

For my sins I work in health and safety and I am sure there is a missing gaurd on that blade! Please return the equipment to the workshop so a new guard can be fitted.

the picture is just Bush having a chat on MSN with President Blair! or perhaps he is searching Google for 'Iran nuclear power...' or is he a secret eBay powerseller, he does a good line in military coffins.....

Fairly new to the diy forum, great advice, but this general section is good for a laugh. I recently picked up one of these tools from B&Q, they were on offer last bank holiday, only £129.99 with 20% discount. Had a bit of trouble getting it in the car but managed in the end. Replacement...

Just had my kitchen units fitted and the walls/ceiling have been plastered (skim coat). The plaster is still drying out so thought I would ask some advice before further work starts. I want to paper the walls in one area of the kitchen. Before I do this do I just need to apply Size to the...

I am soon to return to my staircase which from the thread you can see I have had a tricky problem to sort. The hall, stairs and landing is now complete and I am pleased with the look and finish, however I need to sort the problem with wood stain bleeding through my staircase paintwork. From the...

I have a upvc window that has masonry paint spilt on the frame. This was the result of the neighbour and a fall from a ladder before we moved into the house. Has anyone any ideas the best way or best product to use to soften and remove the paint without damaging the plastic frame. Any help here...

hi, thinking of getting this work done soon, anyone got any advice for me, thanks