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    recommendations for patio grout - Indian Sand Stone

    I have been trawling through the sites looking for a ready mixed grout with mixed reviews. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks
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    Any shower tray ?

    Maybe a silly question but Are shower trays universal ?
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    Plinth and Cabinet LED lights on mains 240V

    can anyone recommend any plinth and cabinet LED lights that are for 240v ? do they also need a transformer ? was looking at these http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting/Interior+Lighting/Link+Light+LED+Cabinet+Strip+Light+15+LED+395mm/d220/sd3066/p51030 we have light swith which...
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    Must all bathrooms have an extractor ?

    Can anyone confirm ? I have looked on the Internet but can't seem to find answer in laymans terms New ensuite is 1.75m x 2.60m x 2.27m Window opening is 1m x 30cm It may be regs but I do not see the point when there is a sufficient (IMO) window opening Many thanks
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    Laminate floor recommendations

    Hi We had decided on laminate for our dining room and kitchen but on reading some reviews are now not sure I wanted black/grey slate effect Saw some floor tiles in B&Q on offer and and now thinking what would be best Any recommendations or experience. Does laminate scratch easily ...
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    Kitchen sink comparison

    Just looking at kitchen sinks and wondering why the prices range from £40-£600 are there differences in quality ? Do you get what you pay for ? What do I need to look for apart from a style I like ? Are the reversible sinks cheaper for any particular reason ? Many thanks
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    Recommendations - hob, double oven, intergrated fridge/freez

    Starting to research appliances for our new kitchen Looking for any recommendations - or any we should avoid Need Induction hob Double oven Intergrated fridge/freezer Under counter freezer Extractor hood Dishwasher Looking at mid price range, want reliability Anyone used...
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    Cooker switch location

    Is there anything in regs regarding where the switch should be located ?
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    Bathroom tiling

    (And so we move on to next room) We have 3 plastered walls and 1 stud wall with aquapanel - whole room to be tiled floor to ceiling Floor at the moment is mositureproof t&g Been reading and have conflicting info Should we replace the t&g with exterior ply ? Then backer board and...
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    Choosing new 13amp vs 7kw

    Deciding on new hob and what will be easier (electrics wise) What differences will I notice between 13amp plug in and a hard wired 7kw Have gas at the moment that is being removed
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    Iduction hob & oven on same 6mm supply ?

    Is it possible to do this ? 6mm is run to 30amp RCD Thanks
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    New tap - rushing sound - any ideas

    We have just fitted 2 new cheap taps, 1 upstairs and the other downstairs. When we turn them on there is a loud gushing noise, to me it's like the sound of the water rushing through the pipes and then the tap. I can hear it in the floor These were cheap taps, could this be the reason ...
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    New coving - cracks

    I've look for previous posts and most go back quite a way so didn't know if there were any new products out there........ Had the bedroom decorated, ceiling plastered and new coving Small cracks appeared along some of the joins (coving/ceiling) more or less immediately and now another one...
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    Bathroom mirror with led lights

    About to start looking at bathroom mirrors and consider the electrical installation needed Is there anything we can not have ? I have tried to look up regulations but can't find any definite info The mirror will be above the sink Many thanks
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    Damp patch inside window

    Had new windows fitted just over a year ago Had no end problems with the "installer" (but that's another story) A few weeks back a small damp patch appeared in the bottom corner of 1 window. Renewed silicon outside and all was well for a couple of weeks. Last night it re-appeared, does...
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    Thermostatic shower valve Luke warm

    Anyone have any ideas ? Was working fine then today it has gone like warm Hubby has taken valve off and filters are clear Hot water is getting to tap as we can feel it Maybe something inside the valve itself ? Is this common ? Is there anyway to change internal parts ? Many thanks
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    Advice for wall papering novice

    So, I'm going to attempt wallpapering for the very first time I've got a paste table, sharp knife and blades for cutting, roller and tray for pasting, What else will I need ? I haven't chosen the paper yet are there any advantages to "paste the wall" or standard paper ? Any tips...
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    Electric fire recommendation please

    I'm looking for a wall hung electric fire, don't need it for heat just a focal point. But the ones I have seen so far have the mounting brackets on the top so in view when the fire is fitted Can anyone recommend one that's not too expensive and has some kind of hidden breakers for fixing ...
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    Calculate type1 and 20mm shingle

    I have had a look at the calculators suggested on here but getting a bit confused ( I am blonde so not difficult :lol: ) Our driveway isn't square it's 8m x 7.5m x 3.4m x 7.5m We are digging down 200mm 150mm of type 1 and 50mm of green coloured shingle Can anyone help me...
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    Gravel driveway - membrane

    Just a question regarding the membrane Some say lay it under the sub base others say on top of it.......does it make a difference ?[/b]
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