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Hi - thanks for the replies. I didnt dilute the emulsion paint so think i may have a problem. Will try the test with the sellotape to see if i need to remove it or not before the tiles go on the wall. BTW - whats the best way to remove - chemical (paint remover) or sanding it down? Cheers

Hi, Just had a kitchen extension and new kitchen put in . .almost all done bar the tiling. When the old kitchen was taken out I jumped in and put a matt emulsion on the walls. I've read on the forum that tiling on emulsion is a no-no and that it has to be sanded down in order for the tile...

All, hope this is the right place to ask the question so here goes. I recently bought a SAMSUNG US Style fridge freezer - i went for the black model as it fits in quite well with the rest of the kitchen decor. After having my shiney new fridge for a couple of days the missus caught the...

Hi - had a kitchen extension built recently and got some old boy in the other day to put down some engineered oak flooring. However the flooring in the extension is 'bouncy' - it would appear that there was a slight difference in height between the original floor and the extension. As such i...

The pipe is about 2cm in diamater. When i was searching the web i came across a firm that made L shaped brackets that were specifically designed to box off pipes etc - unfortunately they dont supply domestic customers. Was hoping that one of the bigger DIY shops in the UK would sell them but...

Hi, I recently got the garage converted and all is well apart from a pipe that is exposed and running just above the level of the skirting board and runs for about 3 metres. Can anyone recommend the best way to box it off - was kind of hoping that one of the larger DIY retailers in the UK...

Dave, thanks for the reply. I am no expert on any DIY matters to be honest but the property is a new build - only been up 3 or 4 years so would have thought it would be plastic. As for the digging - the father in law is doing the building work so if i add that to his list of jobs :P

Hi - i am planning a kitchen extension and the wall we are extending is where the water supply comes into the house from the 'street'. So i got a plumber around last night, quite a young lad, and told him what i wanted - i.e. move the stop cock and all the other gubbings (technical term i...

Hi, Looking to extend the kitchen in a detached new build property, had the plans approved and the builder lined up to do the work in about a month. The wall we are extending out (about 2 metres) is currently where the kitchen sink is and as such have all the plumbing to effectively...