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    tiling edging

    i am in the process of tiling a toilet with a window reveal. All going well so far except, i dont like the plastic edging strips so i butted the tiles together, i think its ok although the tiles are not dyed on the edges. what can use on these edges after i have already fitted them. could i...
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    leaking tap

    i have just fitted a mono sink tap. All went well no leaks etc althoug the flow is aerated in appearance. however if turn the tap on part way then turn it off (normal use) then it continues to dribble for exactly 50 mill. hot or cold. if i turn the tap on full then turn it off abruptly it...
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    creaking stairs

    some of my stairs creak when walked on. i know this is gerally because they are loose and move under pressure. i cannot easily get to the back of the stairs due to an under stair cupboard. can i stop the movement by using Gripfill on the join between riser and tread ? Thanks
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    gaps in floor

    thanks for that. I thought the price was about average but the quality is cheap... i paid £35 a metre. I thought of sending the bloke a square so in future he can cut the ends straight :? The concrete floor has lino tiles on top (like you used to get in kitchens well stuck down all...
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    gaps in floor

    I am in the process of laying oak planks as a floating floor onto a concrete surface. It appears due to variation that some of the planks are under/over width and as a result I have gaps. Also the planks are tongue and grooved long sides only so there is slight variation where the ends meet...
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    floating wood versus glued floorboards on concrete.

    I have a concrete floor that is underlayed and carpeted that I want to put reclaimed pine boards onto. The room is used as the lounge and has a radiator and gas fire. The rom is about 3.65m X 4.87m Having never installed this before I understand there are 2 methods and some of the merits but...
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    sealing laminated splashback

    Thanks Fitter, Unfortunately the boards are unfinished on all the edges..... :cry: This means I have 8mm of exposed MDF showing. I am not good enough to cut the worktop edging that narrow and nothing is sold by the supplier. I stuck the boards on using Gripfill from Screwfix - it aint...
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    sealing laminated splashback

    just fitted new kitchen with laminated mdf splashback (granite effect) mostly black in colour. What is the recommended method to seal the joints where the boards but up to each other. Also what is the preffered option for finishing the edges and corners.
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