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    Minor Problem Painting new Plaster (With Pictures)

    Hi all, We had our hall skimmed about a month ago. I painted it on Friday with dulux trade super matt (white) with about 30-40% water, then a 2nd coat Monday of the same paint this time only with about 20% added water. It looks great seeing this is only the base but in places the paint...
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    Carpet Underlay- Cloud 9

    We are getting a new carpet soon in the lounge as is this is a flat and I wanted to reduce airborne noise between the two flats I was going to get Cloud 9 Cumulus 11mm to replace the existing underlay. Will this underlay help with airborne noise or is it mainly for impact noise which isn't...
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    Skirting boards Fitting height

    I have recently had some new skirting boards fitted. I seem to remember the old boards had a gap under them for the carpet to push under. These are pretty much on the floor. Is this going to create a problem when the new carpet is fitted?
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    Best way to recess plug sockets?

    What’s the best way to flush mount plug sockets into a solid wall? Is there a special tool I can perhaps hire or is it just a case of chiselling out with a hammer the size of the backing box? Also are they any reasons I shouldn’t do this like reducing the overall strength of the wall? Thanks.
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    Moving a Plug Socket Question?

    Due to the position of a radiator I would like to move a plug socket about 1- 1.5 metres to the side of its current position. The wall is a lath and plaster and any advice on how to do this, before I begin would be appreciated. I can’t seem to find anything on the search in relation. I...
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    Why wont my toilet flush?

    My toilet handle needs pumping (sometimes about 10 times) to make it flush but tonight it doesn't seem to want to flush at all. Any idea what I should do to resolve? Thanks.
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    Recessed spotlights in lath and plaster ceiling?

    I've searched but cant find an answer, is it possible to install recessed spotlights in a lath and plaster ceiling? If so how should I go about doing so? Thanks,
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    Bricking up under bay window?

    I think I may be a little confused here :? but under our 2nd floor bay window there is on the outside UPVC cladding , insulating wool in the middle and then plasterboard on the inside. All but 2 of the other houses in this big terrace have had the cladding removed and it’s been bricked up...
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    How to repair these damaged walls?

    I’m looking for a bit of advice. I removed the old skirting boards in our lounge in preparation for plastering and a few bits of the wall have come off too! Any idea what I should use to repair this before it gets a skim with multi finish plaster, it will be covered with new skirting boards...
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    Bathroom Floor tiling question

    Hi. We would like to either tile or put wood flooring down in the bathroom which currently has poorly laid lino, but the toilet and sink are already in place and the bath panel touches the floor. We you recommend having all these items removed then tile the floor then put them back as it could...
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    Removing skirting boards?

    Does anyone have any tips on how to remove skirting boards without damaging them? I want to remove them to plaster and decorate but want to put them back afterwards.
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    Where to get a gas meter box?

    I wasn’t sure which section to post this in but my house has two gas meters outside, the white boxes with the small doors that open to show to meter behind look tatty plus the doors are missing. Can anyone tell me where I can get these? Or if I have to contact the gas company and how much I...
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    Trowel Size?

    I'm looking on the net for a trowel as I'm learning to plaster. I was going to get a marshalltown stainless pre worn trowel but which size should I get? I was thinking 14" x 5"? The ad says "Stainless Steel Permashape Finishing Trowel. With Durasoft handle. This trowel is "broken in" to...
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    Bathroom Extractor fan fitting question

    I would like to get an extractor fan fitted in the bathroom but I'm not sure who to contact or how much it’s likely to cost so looking for some advice. Firstly any advice on which one to buy? Who should I contact to fit it an electrician, plumber, builder? Any idea how much the whole...
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    Condensation on new double glazed windows

    We recently got new double glazed windows and now there always seems to be a small amount of condensation on the bottom of each window. We also put aluminium Venetian blinds up when the new windows were installed if that makes any difference. Its not the biggest problem but I wondered if...
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    Can I fit recessed spotlights with no overhead access?

    My bedroom is a loft conversion so there is no way I can get overhead access, well not easily anyway! But is it still possible to install recessed spotlights? If so which ones, and how do I do it? At the moment there are two lamps. I haven't started redecorating but it currently looks like this...
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    How hard to learn to plaster?

    I really want to learn to plaster or perhaps the correct term is skimming? I'm planning on reading up on plastering maybe getting some practise on a few pieces of plasterboard then having a go at my bedroom. Do you think this is achievable and does anyone have any tips? The bedroom I want...
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    Advising on flush mounting light switch.

    I am changing this and other light switches around the house to chrome. Most of my houses lights like this one pictured are sort of half flush mounted but still stick out of the wall. I want the new switch to sit flush with the wall which will mean removing the white plastic backing, making...
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    Alpha CB24 Combo Boiler Pressure Problem

    Hi all, We have an Alpha CB24 Combo boiler in our flat. Since we moved in, in May we haven't used the heating just used it for water which its fine. The pressure shows as about 0.6 bar which is in between the red and the green. However I turned the heating on and it dropped straight into the...
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    Is this an odd door size?

    I would like to replace the old white door on my bathroom with a nice wooden one. I've measure the door as 683 * 1885mm but none of the doors I've looked at in B+Q, screwfix etc are that size. Is this an odd size for a door? Also my bedroom is in the loft and has no door, its a very small...
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