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I am considering fitting led downlights to the ceiling of a purpose built flat with concrete floors I.e the flat above has a slab of concrete separating it from the one below. The ceiling void is only about 55mm so I'm a bit limited on which downlights will fit; is it ok to use non fire rated...

Something like this?: https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p75409?searchstr=Eggshell That's actually the paint I've used on the woodwork before in said flat. I'm pleased with it, but never thought about also using it on the walls. Makes sense. Cheers. Is a fair bit pricier than a emulsion though...

Interesting. Well I'd mask off metal door handles, so should negate that problem. What's to stop me using emulsion on the already painted woodwork? Would it not adhere? Should I key it first?

Haha With rolling and cutting in, and brushing on the woodwork, each room takes me a good couple of hours at least; if the demonstrations are anything to go by, a room can sprayed in 15mins. I want to use the same paint for wall and woodwork and just spray it indiscriminately.

I have a rental flat that for years now, between tenants, I have been painting magnolia with white eggshell woodwork. I've noticed recently that new "luxury" flats seem to go for the all white look. If this is now in vogue, it got me thinking about just masking windows, handles etc, and...

Very helpful. Thank all.

Thanks guys. The fan and outside light are on their own circuit which can be independently switched off at CU. Is this not sufficient isolation? If not, would putting a 3 pole switch in series do the job? Should it be fused?

I have a dedicated radial circuit from my CU that feeds 2 outside PIR lights. The outside cable to this conveniently passes the position on the outside wall where I intend to fit an extractor fan for my bathroom. Can the t&e cable going to the outside light be spurred off for a proximity sensor...

Very helpful. Thanks.

I have tenants who seem incapable of opening the bathroom window during/after a shower, so I want to fit an extractor fan. I'm eyeing up the humidistat ones, but how would they work if fitted net to an open window? Would the outside humidity influence the sensor and cause it to potentially never...

Yes there is an access panel (I fitted it). Oh well, looks like I'd better stop being lazy and get out the grout rake. Thanks guys.

Hi all, I can hear a slow drip coming from hidden waste pipes from my bathroom basin waste. I'm loathed to have to cut into the tiled wall to gain access; is there some sort of automotive "rad-weld" type equivalent to stop a slight leak like this? I realise this is not a pressurised closed...

Hi all, I've recently fitted a beautiful wooden floor. With a family including children I am now paranoid about damage to this floor. In fact it looks so good, that it would break my heart to see it deterioate; I'm almost regretting fitting it. :( I fitted it as a selling point really as...

Oh, yes of course. Didn't think of that.

I take it back; here's one: http://www.kyohaya.com.tw/socket/products.php?cPath=1_4 [/img]

I am planning a shelf near my front door as a convenient place to leave mobile phones. It would be even more convenient if I could get a USB charging socket to it too. However it's not close to a power socket. It is very close however to a light switch. I can't find a "light switch with...

Thanks guys, yes it's the Duetto. I wonder if a store far from me will deliver?

Hi all, I'm after this from B&Q: but they have none available, and haven't had for the last couple of weeks. Anyone know of an alternative? This B&Q one is £198, and the only other alternative I can find is nearer £500!

Ah I see. Glad I asked now.

I was actually refering to the rest of the thread, but since you suggested it, yeah why not.