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Hi all, Been looking at bathroom suites. Currently have a coloured suite. :( We have had a look at Roca, Ideal, Pura and Tavistock. I have found a Roca Laura wc and sink that we like, but have read a few reviews about the cistern internals failing / needing cleaning frequently. Is this...

Thanks. As i only want to do the job once I'll get the barn paint and use that. Do i need to prime first? Or just rub down and give it two coats of the barn paint? Cheers.

Happy new year. Managed to use the saw a few times over Xmas to finih a few bits off. I'm very happy with it, does exactly what I want. Seems accurate enough, once set up. Cheers Guys

Hi All, I'm planning to paint the exterior cladding on the house in the spring. It is currently painted black, but not sure what with. I want to paint it black again. The wall is north facing so want something that will last. I was thinking of using Bedec Barn Paint in satin black, but...

Thanks. It was more a question to myself. Decided to order the Metabo. I'll let you know how i get on. Thanks for everyones help.

Thanks for the llink. hitachi or metabo? ☺

Thanks. I'm actually thinking this is a good buy. http:// www.lawson-his.co.uk/metabo-kgs254m-254mm-sliding-mitre-saw-240v-ex-demo-kgs254m

You are right, having looked at a few second hand ones. I have realised some poeple just don't look after their tools. I'm going to wait until after Christmas and probably go for the Hitachi one as that seems to fit the bill for the money.

I will do. Might keep my eye out for a good used one. For the amount i will use it might be better. We'll see how it goes.

Thanks for the advice. I'll mainly be using it to cut timber for studwalls, Skirting and Architrave. Maybe flooring too. So I guess I don't need a big blade really. The width of cut is probably more important.

Don't really need a blade that big. Just that i have two spare brand new blades. Think I am best to sell them on. Would you recommend a 10 inch blade over an 8 inch? Thanks for the tip. I'll have a look at the site.

I did think about repairing it. But thought i could be throwing my money away. I bought it second hand the other year. Already had to repair the bevel lock. So don't know it's full history. Anyone know what the cheap ones are like in b and q?

Thanks, just worried how accurate they will be. There is no point getting one if I can cut just as square by hand. :)

Hi All, I know this has probably been done to death, But I am looking for a new mitre saw. My Old one has just stripped the teeth in the gearbox. It was almost Identical to a dewalt 704 but a B&Q own make and 14 years old. :) My old one was a 12" blade version and I have 2 spare blades...

Thanks, Yes they are small areas, with one larger area which is down to plaster. I might give a white mist coat first so it is easier to see the defects. then fill and another mist coat before painting. Many thanks for your help.

Thanks for the idea. Just been looking. Unfortunately because of the way the doors are it would be tricky. Think I will give the filling a go. Mist coat after fill some more if needed then paint. Hopefully it will turn out ok. Thanks for your help.

Thanks. I was more worried about it coming off again. Although I have scrubbed the wall well. I have some easifill and 12 inch knife from when I done some taping and joining for a stud wall. Should I seal with anything first?

I think the previous owners didn't wash the wallpaper paste off properly before painting, which is why it has all cracked / lifted. I guess I am going to do a lot of face filling! :(

I have it all over the porch in patches both external and internal walls. It doesn't look as bad now it has dried after washing down with suger soap. I just want to get to a point where I can paint again.

Hi Guys, I’m in the middle of prepping some walls in my porch. Haven’t long been in the house so not sure what paint was used etc. But I believe , before I had bought the house, the walls were once wallpapered and at some point stripped and painted.   I want to re-paint, but the paint...