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    Paint

    They are a lot better than they used to be and offer a good finish with one coat if your preparation and undercoat is well finished. For the best performance I go with 2 coats of topcoat and use synthetic brushes as the older bristle brushes that you need for oil based gloss can leave heavy...
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    Siemens Dishwasher E15 error factory reset?

    We had a Bosch dishwasher ( same manufacture as Siemens) with the same issue and the tilting forward trick was suggested to us and in worked, briefly. However, the dishwasher has an overflow sensor in the white plastic base of the machine whicn detects if there is a leak inside the unit ( not...
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    Drilling Porcelain Tiles

    As others have said, a water spray will help and NO hammer action. Let the drill do the work and keep just enough pressure on to go through the tile. Too much pressure will crack the tile or damage the cutting bit. These Screwfix own brand are good and are wax loaded to reduce heat build up...
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    What floor tiles to avoid

    Hi I would suggest that you visit a couple of local tile merchants and talk to them about the different options that may be available to you for the different rooms you have. Having some idea on colours and finishes you want and also sharing any concerns you have ( like slipping) will help them...
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    Tile purchase

    Are you laying on conrete, or wood, or another surface? Do you want a light or dark tile? Small or large sized tile? Natural stone? Porcelain? Or quarry tile? Getting and laying the "wrong" tiles will be far more costly than spending a bit of time and money on finishing what is an important room...
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    2m by 0.8m as ensuite ? Too small?

    Not everyones cup of tea but this style of Loo offer space saving solutions. Just take a little getting used to! There are other options/suppliers https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/nova-gloss-white-combined-washbasin-wc-pan-with-soft-close-seat-w500mm-x-340mm
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