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I am hoping someone can help me. My Dad has a Potterton Netaheat Electronic 16-22 boiler which has developed the apparently common issue with the air pressure switch, meaning every know and then it fails to run and he has to take the tube off and blow down it to reset the switch. More...

Could someone tell me which would be the best tile cleaner and then sealer for some black opal tiles (Gulf Stone conglomerate quartz resin). I understand Lithofin seem to be around the best, but they have so many different products its hard to choose! I presume you clean + seal before...

About a year ago I bought some Porcelanosa Marmi Blanco 600x300 rectified tiles to put up in my ensuite, but due to a couple of reasons I was unable to fit them at the time. Now, I am getting geared up to fit them and I though I would give them a check over. It seems that when I look down...

I am planning on boarding some of the loft in a new build for a friend of mine. It seems the sheds all sell loft panels in 1200x300 or so panels so you can get them in and up. My question is, if the panels are T&G'd all the way round, then I guess you don't have to worry about the edges...

I need to cut the following types of tiles and was wondering what you recommendations were for wet cut tile cutters. Although I am a DIY'er I don't like buying cheap crap so want something fairly decent, but don't want to break the bank as will only use if for 2/3 bathrooms! Floor tiles -...

Quick question, I have got some ditra matting to put down before tiling my floor. Do you have to use a rapid set adhesive? I was planning on using BAL singlepart flexible adhesive as that is what I was planning to use to tile the floor also (black galaxy style granite 300x300x9mm). Is...

I was wondering if you need a special type of mirror (backing) for a bathroom mirror? I have just bought one to stick to my sall with mirror adhesive, and will also be using a mirror demisting pad, but am not sure if standard mirror backing (in this case green) is OK for bathroom...

Can people advise me on the following? I am looking to put a demisting mirror mat in my ensuite when I put a new mirror up. Can people advise on any particularly good makes or those to steer clear of? The one I was looking at is the Devi one, but its now the wrong width, however they...

Can people advise me on the following? I am looking to put a demisting mirror mat in my ensuite when I put a new mirror up. Can people advise on any particularly good makes or those to steer clear of? The one I was looking at is the Devi one, but its now the wrong width, however they...

I just had my ensuite plastered but now that its dried out, I notice that there are a fair number of light scratches in places and the odd scuff mark mainly in the edges. I am guessing that once I seal it I will see even more. So, am I well within my rights to ask them to come back, and if...

Hi All, Whats the best way to fix a stone resin tray to ply? I have a Kudos 760 sq shower tray to be fixed onto ply. Instructions say silicon, mortar mix or tile adhesive. I have searched and it seems there is a mix of advise so wondered if anyone had any comments? Can understand...

Just wanted to double check - is it ok to use the BAL WP1 kit directly onto MR plasterboard? I know its fine for normal board but the instructions don't mention MR board so wanted to double check. Ta

I am in the proecss of gearing up to refit my ensuite and have taken down the existing boarding. Should I use moisture resistant plasterboard or just teh normal stuff when refitting? I am tanking the shower area which will be tiled but the rest of the room will be skimmed and painted. I...

I am thinking of using moisture resistant plasterboarding to board our my ensuite - as its a fairly humid area. The shower area will be tanked and then tiled, but for the rest I was going to have it plastered and then paint it. However, reading the details on the Gyproc site regarding the...

Another quick question - I will be happy when I have actually finished this ruddy ensuite!! :D Whats the best way to seal between the plasterboard bottom (if boarding down to just above tray) or between plasterboard and tray (if boarding down to floor and butting tray up)? Obvisouly...

As some of you may know, I am doing my ensuite. I was thinking of using plasterboard in the shower area and then tanking it with BAL WP1, but I am not wondering if it will be easier, or maybe cheaper, to use Aquapanel on these 3 bits of wall. Anyone got any ideas or comments on this...

Am redoing my ensuite and am thinking of putting an Aqualisa HiQu Digital shower (concealed) in. Anyone used them - or any of the other Aqualisa digital showers - and have any comments? I presume the connections to the digital box are OK for copper? I think they are pushfits - damn them...

Is it ok to plaster directly onto plasterboard - does it need sealing at all? Or do you have to put some expanding mesh or something over it first? In my ensuite I am putting a wall hung toilet in and understand that I should use either 2 layers of plasterboard or can use 18mm ply.

For a boxed in (3 wall + shower door) type shower, would something like a tiling backer board, eg wedi board, be better/easier/cheaper than plasterboard and WP1 tanking? As you can get wedi board in 12.5mm, if I can use this and not tank then might work out better or cheaper for the same...

Hi, I have made a few posts about tiling my ensuite, thanks so far for your help in answering my questions. I have uploaded images of the intended layout of each of the walls and a floorplan for the room. (sad I know, but I had time on my hands and got to do it properly!) Do you all...