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    Silicon in laminate joints?

    Hi, thinking of using silicone in the joints of a laminate floor I’m about to lay, reason is I’m laying it in a kitchen and just want to give it a better chance of survival against water splashes, is this normal practice? Or would a pva glue be better? Thanks
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    Cooker fuse size

    Hi guys, I have a hob and oven on the same circuit, when I put all the hob and oven on the 13amp fuse keeps blowing, the RCD dose not trip thoug?? what’s wrong?????
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    Medium oak upvc angle trim

    Hi, as above, anyone know where I can get some mediu/light oak pvc angl trim. Thanks
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    Stain block

    Hi guys, I recently installed a new staircase, I’ve painted it with water based acrylic primer undercoat and then a quick dry satin, yes you’ve guessed it a couple of months later the knots are bleeding through! Do I need to rub back to bare wood before applying a stain block or can I apply it...
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    Cove adhesive

    Hi guys, I’ve recently fitted some polystyrene coving and am well happy with it, especially the weight, I used instant nails from toolstation but not that impressed with it as I still had to pin the coving until it set.... my question is are the any instant grab adhesives out the that would work...
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    Acrylic paint finish

    Hi all professiona painters, I’ve just fitted a new staircase and am painting it using acrylic primer undercoat, then acrylic top coat, my question to you guys is how the hell do you get a decent finish with this water based paint!! It drys so quick!! Is there some trade secret or do you stick...
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    Silicon vs instant grab

    Hi guys, I’m looking at fitting some 8x4 pvc Hygiene sheets to the Wall, I’ve done this before but can’t remember if I used silicon or instant grab adhesive? I’m now stressing over the fact that grab adhesive will skin over too quickly, and also that a lot of them nowadays are solvent free so...
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    Cheapest place for Hygiene 8x4 pvc sheets

    As the heading says guys, where is the cheapest supplier of hygiene sheets, thanks.
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    Trimmer size

    Hi guys, I’m just about to fit a trimmer in for my new stairs, 850 length I’m using 150x47 c24, should I double up or will a single length do? The stairs have two newals . Thanks
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    Sign off problem

    Hi, I’ve recently had an extension built but parted company with the builder before it was finished, the first fix electrical work has been done but I need the second fix completed before I can get it signed off, I’m getting ridiculous prices from electricians to do this!! Am I right in thinking...
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    Staircase glue/adhesive?

    Hi, just about to take delivery of a new staircase, and wondering what type of glue/adhesive is best for the wedges?
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    Cutting a wc pan

    Hi guys, is it possible to cut a piece of the wc pan out? Due to a cowboy builder putting the soil pipe too far away from the wall!!! Just wondering if anyone has tried this, or will it shatter into little pieces???
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    Staircase recommendations

    Hi all, I’m looking for an online staircase manufacturer, just a basic quarter turn in white wood (no MDF) don’t want it to last for ever but also don’t want rubbish, any recommendations? Thanks
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    Oversized notching

    Will oversized notches in floor joists fail building control inspections?
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    Floor noggins

    Hi, I’m putting In a suspended floor, joists size 150x47,c24 5m span 40cm apart, resting on a load bearing wall half way, using 22mm chipboard Flooring, should I use noggins, also is it against building regs to not use them? Thanks
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    Building control (guarantee)?

    Hi guys, if structural building work has been passed by building control but later fails, do I have a guarantee from builder or building control to have it put right.?
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    Vinyl stick down vs vinyl click?

    Hi guys, I’m considering using one of the abo in a bathroom with new chipboard Flooring, which would be best?
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    PVA when tilling?

    Just about to tile my garage floor, I’ve used PVA before when plastering and am wondering should I use it before tilling the floor?
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    Hard floor levelling compound

    Hi all, I have a very rough uneven concrete garage floor, I’ve tried using a floor levelling compound a couple of years ago but it’s started to lift and break up in places? Not sure if this is due to the fact that I didn’t use a pva before laying it? I’m now looking at removing all of it and...
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    Party wall disagreement

    Hi, I’m in the process of having a loft conversion, had the plans and building calculations done but my neighbour won’t sign the party wall agreement, she says there will be too much noise?! I’ve been told by my architect that she cannot stop the project going ahead, before I get my architect or...
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