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Thanks for the reply Richard, I very much appreciate your time and advice :) I was aware that BAL products are well thought of, and I shall thoroughly research the recommended areas of the forums. Many thanks again!

I'm in the process of re-configuring my bathroom. Part of this project involves replacing tiles on a wall that 'only' has the wash basin on, and the back of the bath width. A couple of questions: - Should I tank the bath area? (I will the shower area, which is in a different location) -...

Thanks John, much appreciated! :D

I'm fitting downlighters in my bathroom and in order to comply with all the regs and to get evenly spaced light I have to replace the central light with a downlighter, the only problem is that directly above is a (notched) noggin to which the old ceiling light fitted to. Can I just add a new...

Hi, I'm looking to move a toilet in my bathroom by a foot or so. I realise regs may be needed for some of the work I plan to do but.... As currently the WC joins the main, vertical, soil pipe at 45° join, but if I move the WC to where I want; it will be almost directly 'against' or inline...

Thanks so much for your input thus far. I was aware of the requirement of having to contact building control, or (I believe) that you can use a sparky whom is able to self-certify? I was looking into DIY vs employing someone for what seems a relatively straight forward task of adding...

Hi I wonder if someone help me answer a question regarding bathroom downlights...? I understand the zoning, and requirements, but can someone help me select an appropriate downlighter. As I can gather the 'fire resistant' type prevent fire from spreading (as quickly) by expanding and...

Thanks for all the input, really appreciated. I will be keeping the original door and positioning for washer etc (hence no drainage change). It will literally be as it is now, with tge addition of a partition and door. Longer term I may have a side extension to the kitchen, which would mean...

I am looking to divide my long garage to make use of the space as a utility room. I already have a washing machine and taps plumbed in. The door from the house into the garage seems to be an old external door (house built 1937), with a step down into the garage. Basically I want to...

Hi folks, had a look and cant really find an answer: I'm about to skim my hall walls with multicoat, I've removed wooden panelling and replaced it with plasterboard. The upper section of the wall remains as painted plaster, the lower being the new plasterboard. Should I use a PVA...

Thanks for your input guys. As it happens it isn't a period feature as when I was removing the panelling I found edges packed with newspaper which dated back to the late 80s (1980s!). There is no wall behing the panelling, you can actually see the inner surface of the next room, the...

Hello all, Apologies if this is in the wrong place I couldn't really decide the best place to put it. I'm looking to replace wooden panelling with plasterboard, skim and paint and add spindles to the stairs. I have discovered that the panelling is actually the only surface of the wall...