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Im about to stain a door. I was going to wipe it down with meths as its a Pine door, let it dry then apply the stain. However I've been reading that its best to apply a product called Shellac? And then proceed to stain the door. Does anyone have any advice in relation to staining a door...

Cheers mate, tapered better?

Just wanted to add its an old ceiling that's been up for a while. Thanks

My plasterboard ceiling has cracked at the joints where they were not taped up. Would it be best to take it down and reboard or is it best to board over the existing? Also should I use 9.5mm or 12.5mm? Tapered? Many thanks for any advice.

Im going to paint some new doors, but not sure where to start. They are Pine veneered. I was going to wipe them with meths then use Dulucx Primer/undercoat then a top coat of crown silk. Would that be the right process? Any tips at all? Many thanks

Cheers mate, yes it was neutralised. I'll consider the Dulux range, just heard lots of good reviews about the sikkens stuff.

Yes it was done in a chemical tub last week. I was going to paint it in controlled conditions.... in a heated garage.

My front door has been stripped and thinking of staining it using Sikkens products. Someone up the road has done his and has been lookin good for the past two years. Any advice on this project? One supplier stated that base coat is not needed as the wood is old. Cheers

I managed to do it today, how the mechanic could justify charging £50 is beyond me! She drives like a dream, no more cutiing out on start up etc. :) Another garage said theyd do the timing if need be, but feels ok.

Ah cheers yep cvh. I was told the timing is not needed as self adjusting?? Nope whole unit, the caps easy!!

How hard/easy is it to change a distributor on a S2 RS? The mechanic where it went to has estimated £50. Seems excessive. A mobile mechanic reckons £35. Do I have to let the first guy do it as he analysed the problem? Also some say timing needs to be done, others say its self adjusting? Any ideas?

Hi All, Ive installed a hideaway pocket system where the doors slide into a cavity wall, these are French doors from Wickes. I've now seen a pair of arched doors with flemish panes in that a supplier sells that are slightly taller but about 1.5" smaller than the current 30" doors. These would be...

Cheers Mate, I heard that Stelrad were the top notch brand and offer different finishes.

Im refurbishing my 1930s house at the moment. What rads would suit best bearing in mind the property may possibly be rented out or sold within a years time. Angled rads such as Heatline for the bay (as they say there best positioned under a window), classic 3 column rads or ARC type rads? Any...

Ok cheers guys

Ive had a builder do some work but the job has been delayed through some of my own faul, he's now asking for full payment and will return one Im ready for him. Is this reasonable? Its about £850 outstanding.

Hhhhhm ok!

Cheers mate, I'll read up. Sparkis coming by tomorrow, so all this info sure will help!

I have some stair leds and would like to control them by PIRS located at the top/bottom of the stairs. Is there such a thing as a mini pir, cant seem to google any up. TLC do one Ive been informed but this is quite large. Any advice would be appreciated. Also sparki wants £110 to fit these, is...

2 x CAT5E or 6 for HDMI 1 x CAT5E for Internet or other use 1 x telephone (maybe 2) 8 x WF100 - with 4 coaxial cables going to two opposite corners of the room from the Loft (or wherever your central point will be). I say 4 because you'll typically need two for Sky+HD or a Freesat PVR plus a...