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Going to tackle an wall approx 8 x 3 feet , skimming. The wall is plasterboard and had been papered, after stripping off the wall has an old coat of emulsion. Question Do I still need to give 2 skims of multi or would one be sufficient? The wall is reasonably ok but lots of pinholes and a...

I am currently using a Ragni 318, think it cost around £12. If I get on ok and feel I am getting the technique next attempt (I have other walls to do) I will invest in a better one. Question should the corners be slightly rounded? (by me) Dont worry about savouring and looking after...

Thanks for the tips. Yes I think with hindsight and after watching some of the videos I messed around too much.

Looking for some guidance, about 5 years ago I did some skimming, it was a house I was renting and to be honest wasn’t happy with the finish, it was my first attempt and with a bit of sanding it was ok for renting , well I didn’t get any complaints about it. I seem to recall me main problem...

Ok still no joy have cleaned and inspected all that I can think of. Breesey if its the washer type seal as opposed to an o-ring then that came with the service kit and has been replaced. I have taken some pics showing how I have put it back together as I now thinking maybe something in the way...

Cant find my previos post as the search is nt working for me. I have now used a service kit and replaced the piston/spindle, however having re assembled this I now find it is leaking at the point idicated (below) but only when the shower is switched on it doesnt appear to leak when switched...

I will only re-tile if necessary due to cost, it would probably be cheaper to get the roof as in background house than tiling. Its in Turkey so 9 months sunshine but 2 months of very very heavy rain, and a month of mixed weather. It never freezes where we are.

You are of course correct, that was the taps (mains, which are above the light switch) on the wall that were leaking over winter (now sorted) but in any case the electric goes off at the mains after each visit to the place. The staining of the tiles was caused by the leak, but will have to wait...

Deluks There are 3 drainage points but the problem is `the fall of the deck` which does pool some water, I think the tiles were laid by `eye` and not by using a spirit level. It would be too expensive to get tiles relaid. One thing I am going to do is use silicone sealant around the terrace...

Not sure if this is the correct section. Problem:- 1. I have a place abroad which has a flat sunroof which is covered in floor tiles, apparently they put down some type of `waterproofing` before tiling and so far it appears watertight, however, some of my neighbours have developed slight...

Yes it is similar to the product on page 8. Now from memory I know that the `french doors` came from a scandanavian country so possibly these locks did as well, I have changed the barrels but found one of the original keys and it is stamped assa so could be the mechanism is as well. I have...

I dont have a picture of the complete lock as its in the (wooden) door at the moment, from memory (I took the pics last year) there were no makers name on the case but there maybe markings of some kind. The lock must be around 19 years old. There is a longer mechanism attached to the lock that...

Thanks for the link I have emailed them and hope they get back to me. I will let you know what happens. thanks

I pulled the yellow tabs but doesnt come out freely it does disconnect from the threaded plastic part but it seems as if there is a wire or something that is still connected. Do I just pull on it more strongly, just being cautious as I done want to break anything

Here is the picture which I hope explains it enough, I done think the spring need to be the perfect dimensions.

Going from bad to worse now as I had another attempt to clean the valve seats but now the push buttons (for flushing ) do not pop back up. How do I..... 1. adjust this? 2. disconnect the yellow cable from the underside of the push buttons? 3. Generally can I dismantle this unit for...

Update. I took the flush part off and didnt find any grit attached to it or the seal, however I did clean everything as suggested but still getting a small trickle. it doesnt seem to have improved or got any worse since doing this.

I have a couple of doors one of them external which has a broken spring in the lock, I am trying to source new springs in order to repair them and have emailed several companies in the UK but none have replied. Can anyone give me any suggestions either how to source the springs or where I can...

Ok thanks I will try and clean the grit out today or tomorrow and will post how I get on. thanks

Ok I had a look and I adjusted the white pastic philips screw which can be seen on the darker blue plastic (picture) It stops but after a few minutes there is a small trickle again. Pictures below.