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are you saying that the run of wall has a step in it of 16mm? if you use plasterboard you will still have a joint that needs covering and a set of boards that need skimming, is it not simpler to clear the shallow wall of plaster and have the plasterer add backing coat and skim the whole run...

this suggests that part P off the building regs will not be applied to scotland as electrical installations in dwelling are already covered by the Building Standards(scotland) Regulations apply. Furthermore the Building Standards(scotland) Regulations already include a coverall...

OAKUM Pronunciation: 'owkum Definition: [n] loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships A similar method may be applied to wooden flooring with appropriate powdered resin adhesive...

frances, can you be more explicit. In what way do you mean "look like wood"?

my preference would be this does require mixing with water, but boy is it strong

I have a bog standard b&d jigsaw, interestingly b&d owns de walt and manufactures the tools in the same shop the de walt tools tend to have metal gearing as opposed to nylon However I have no use for it. For board and plank cutting I use a hand held circular saw. For hole cutting I use a...

The key issue is how to inform Joe Public about the availability and benefits of adopting these tools

Novamura was advertised as the paper youy could hang and peel off and rehang. They even showed novamura being put into a washing machine for cleaning prior to rehanging. If the paper has been left in situ since first hanging it should peel to leave the original backing on the wall. If it...

There are a wide variety of drivers and issues within the question posed by gwailo and without trying to answer the whole problem I offer the following. 1. Scope of work. Joe Public needs the ability to accurately define and document the scope of work to be executed. So when he asks for...

have to agree with Gwailo et al. Have the issue professionally evaluated in situ. This will allow correct identification of the issue and thereby appropriate remedy for the issue.

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the house I am currently in was a nightmare, the previous occupant had left it untouched since 1983, and before him the occupant was a notorious DIYB'er ( Do It Yourself Badly). The sparky I selected did the following, in the indicated order Rewire ground floor lighting, including...

a really good finish requires many layers of varnish, lightly thinned, with intermediate flatting using garnet or wet&dry paper. Remove the dust with a tack cloth before next coat. Dont flat the final coat. I would use a well seasoned brush or roller.

I believe that you also need to use lead wedges to hold the flashing into the abutment before pointing. Also you would be wise to make a wooden form to shape the flashing as it turns from the abutment onto the roof. This will allow you to achieve an consistent finish down the flashing

another neat trick is to thinly spread grout onto a piece of old towelling and set aside to dry. when dry roll it up to crack the grout and rub this over the tile surface, this will help polish the grout from the tile surface.

staylong, what is the ceiling construction at present board and skim or lath/plaster?

the bit designs vary, but most if not all dont actually drill they grind through the tile. So if you drill at high speed it is not unreasonable to see a glowing bit. my preference is slow -medium speed with moderate pressure, if you lean too hard the drill can lurch forward as you pass through...

do you mean clearing out old grout in preparation for new grout, if so see masona's reply. or do you mean cleaning the surface of ceramic tiles after grouting?

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this gives a quick comparision.