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Just near the end of a downstairs toilet tiling and running out of wall tile adhesive (ready mixed weber.fix WR) but have loads of floor tile adhesive left (Unibond Creramic Floor tile Adhesive and Grout). Just wondering if any problem in using the floor tile adhesive on the walls? - actually...

We have a single story "protrusion" from our 1976 house...(can't really call it an extension) for the front door lobby and downstairs toilet/cloakroom. I've pulled down the plasterboard ceiling to do some wiring and anyway it had nasty stippled artex so the replacement platerboard ceiling will...

Ok, I know some of you are not fond of downlights, but the OH has spoken. So I picked up a couple from TLC - GUFRD50 with halogen bulbs). http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/DataSheets/JCC/GUFRD50.pdf Its a cloakroom so not too worried about efficiency, but maybe someday I'll replace with...

As part of a refurb of our cloakroom I need to tackle the ceiling. (and btw most grateful to the folks on the plumbling thread who are helping me through that aspect). Its a small area 2m x 1.1m, Artexed (1976 so might have nasties) and with quite a few screw holes and bits where pelmets...

In the middle of a bit of a DIY disaster and will probably have to call in the professionals tomorrow. I needed to remove a radiator as part of the downstairs cloakroom refurb project (I posted a while back about burying pipes - many thanks for replies) - Its 8mm microbore with a seized...

Hi, just started a refurb of our 1970's downstairs cloakroom (anybody want an Avacado basin and the top bit of an avocado loo - had to smash the bottom! I'm in Maidenhead if anybody interested). Traced the H&C supply up into the space between ceiling and upstairs bedroom...successfully fitted...

Hi folks, my first post I think in this section. Got lots of pruning branches 2-3 inches thick and a few heavy logs up to 9 inches wide. Just looking at a cheap saw horse and suspect that the real cheap ones might not be up to the job. Quite like the price of the Silverline one whhich...

I'm looking for a clear sealant to temporarily fill a gap varying from 1mm to 5mm between window and frame, just during the Winter. The sort of stuff they use for sticking CDs on the cover of magazines. The reason I can't use conventional draft proofing is the windows are those daft circular...

We have a 1976 brick house with un-insulated cavity walls. We've had a "bloke from the Council" round offering grants etc and a quote for the insulation. I've trawled through a few posts on the subject and it seems that there are different fill materials and wondered what the pros and cons of...

Apparently the regs say that junction boxes with screw connectors should remain accessible for maintenance (ie not buried under floorboards or loft insulation) because over time the copper wires deform and the screws need to be tightened up. That seems to make sense to me because I've found...

Confession time...after a LONG delay I'm finally actually getting our new aerial up with T & K brackets and using M10 (16mm hole) Shield Anchor Bolts (see previous thread ...//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=821141#821141). Rather than resurrect the old thread can I ask the...

I need to replace the ceramic cartridges on a deck mounted bath shower mixer tap. Its aprox 1990 vintage and I recollect its a Tantoflex (or is it Tantofex). Ive sent photos to Lunns for identification and quote, but they reckon there are two possibilities so I need to unscrew it and send...

Hi, apologies in advance if I am breaching etiquette...I hope I'm not hijacking this thread but I have a virtually identical problem of a leaking ceramic bath tap with VERY restricted accessibility underneath so I would prefer to avoid replacing the tap. I remember the plumber that fitted it had...

Well after my thread last November I am finally about to install my outside aerial. :oops: (a few notes below). But my question for tomorrow's task is... what are the best wall bolts to use? The T and K are 12" size and I will be putting them about 80 cms apart for a 3 meter pole. The wall...

I have to put an outside aerial up in the next day or so and wondered whether the T bracket should go at the top or the K. Most of the ones in the neighborhood have the T at the top, but it looks kinda neater with the K at the top.... Also why do most contractors seem to tape the coax to the...

When the new patio was layed I took the opportunity put down some four core SWA cable (armoured) under the slabs, for stereo audio speaker circuits. I haven't quite worked out how to connect this up so would welcome any advice. The idea is to have the cable feeding into a weatherproof box with a...

I need to drill a hole through brick to take a fan duct - external diameter 110mm. I've spotted several diamond core drills (SDS) 117mm diameter including arbor and pilot drill on eBAY for around £25 plus £7 postage (do ebay search for "diamond core drill 117mm"). I have an SDS drill already...

Pretty sure the element has gone. Oven failed, but fan still runs and thermostat light comes on. Checked timer set to manual etc etc. I see I can get new element for £16 on ebay or about £25 from web suppliers. (any advice welcome - the £16 eBay guy says Genuine Creda Part! ). So my question...

On the last similar project I did a few years ago a "professional" recommended priming the MDF with Mylands Lacacote Sanding Sealer and then Acrylic eggshell as the top coat. i was very disappointed with the resilience and the surface very quickly became scuffed. Nowadays there seem to be...

Hi, its not actually an electrical question, but I can't see quite where to ask this otherwise. Just wondered what the pros do when installing these hobs. I am just updating my kitchen with a new worktop and noticed the hob was previously installed without the protective foil covering the...