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Hi, I am having my bathroom ceiling replastered as it is in a dire condition due to a leek in the roof. To save some cash I decided to plasterboard on top of the existing ceiling in preparatrion for the plasterer to work his magic. Unfortunately along one side the ceiling joist is 170mm...

I have an old house with old everything! Suffice to say I need to replace the soil stack. I was thinking of using push fittings to make life easier. As I live in a bungalow I only need to connect one toilet waste externally and would like some advice on what to buy. The cheaper the better, of...

Any waterproofer required?

roy c - I have a similar issue. Should I render with sharp or builders sand?

I am going to lay laminate flooring in my bathroom and wanted some advice on the type of underlay I should use. I would like it quite thick as it is a concrete floor and quite cold. Thanks.

Karis. I found a supplier for Mapei Ultraplan and used 2 bags. I am very pleased with the results. I have decided to use laminate flooring on top of this can you think of any issues?

Thanks Taylortwocities

Good Evening. I am after some advice. I have a small bathroom and would like to lay laminate over underfloor heating. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Cheers.

Thanks for all of your help chaps!

It was in response to this statement Taylortwocities: "FYI - the use of black for neutral is deprecated."

Working now. Thanks for your help! Was it wired wrong in the first place do you think?

My mistake. Black - neutral Grey - switching live Brown - live Always helps to open ones eyes!

Sorry ban-all-sheds. In answer to your question. It did work before hand so I'm wondering if I've blown it!

Thanks for the reply ban-all-sheds. Yes, the wiring was in such a mess that it was really difficult to work out what went where, but I should have taken a picture. Unfortunately I do not possess a multimeter!

I had to change the light fitting in my bathroom as it needed moving to a better spot. In the loft I replaced the junction box as it was a real mess. Unfortunately when doing so I disconnected the extractor fan. I am unsure of the make/ model but there are three wores and an earth. They...

Thanks again Karis. Mapei Ultraplan - can it be purchased from builders merchants or is it obtained only through their website. I live near Leatherhead if you know of any retailers.

I just had a thought, although it might not be viable. Can I use a 15mm ply to make up the deficit then tile on top?

Thanks Karis for the advice. Just one more little issue I have is that when I lifted the existing tiles a black tar like adhesive has been left behind. This is almost impossible to remove. Can I lay the product onto this?

Thanks for your thoughts. This is the compound I was looking at: http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/154134?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default I was thinking I would only need 2 bags to cover an area of 1700mm x 1000mm x 15mm depth.

Will the new tiles adhere to the base tiles?