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Hi all. Need a bit advice please. We are having terrible trouble with mold on 2 walls. They are both external walls that doesnt get any sun - ever. They are def not damp - we have had it checked out. they are very cold. My question is should i open windows when it is damp/raining outside to...

Hi all - nsorry if this has been covered numerous times (I expect it has) but I want your pros opinion :) I am going to paint my kitchen walls white and I would like to know which is the best hardwearing paint to use? I have looked at some of the forums and they all say different things. I have...

I am having a new kitchen - at last. I have stripped the walls of every spot of paint (taken ages). Lightly sanded and filled in any holes left by tiles etc etc. Now i am ready for a mist coat. I have read about search coats?? Something to do with it shows up blemishes in plaster. How exactly...

Hi all - now please dont laugh at this question. I am a female with absoloutely no idea about electrics - so here we go. I am having a complete new kitchen and I want an electric fan oven with a gas hob. My cooker I am using now is a freestanding gas cooker which I defo do not want again. My...

Over a year ago we had a wall replastered. It was left to dry for atleast 8 weeks then it was given 2 mist coats. Started emulsioning with no problem at all - using Dulux Trade Emulsion - all good so far. Putting a second coat of emulsion on I noticed in places in bubbles then takes off the 1st...

HI all I know this is a stupid qustion but do I have to PVA before repairing a patch of plaster which has blown off wall due to a leak (which is now repaired). The patch is about 8inch square. Now for the next stupid question if the answer to first question is yes can I use childrens PVA glue...

Hi all What is the best thing to do about a gap between wall and coving. I have tried to fill them in in the past but they keep on cracking and looks awful. Its not even cracking straight all higgly piggly. What is the best thing to do for this please? Should I use a filler or a flexible caulk...

Hi all would like some advice please. I am using Wall roack fibre liner to try and warm this old house up a bit. I have 1 piece of this liner to use again on an alcove but I have run out of the paste. I do not want to buy another huge tub of the heavy duty paste as it it is so expensive and I...

My daughter likes to have a hot shower which we know reduces the flow of water. I have a triton 850 shower. Can I buy a different head which will improve the flow please? Really need advice she is driving me mad saying it takes agees to rinse her long hair!!!! I have read you can buy heads which...

Hi I want to paint some PVC windowsills which have discoloured. I bought a tin of the above paint Rustoleum Universal All surface paint but I am struggling to get a smooth finish. The paint is drying ectremely quickly - in minutes actually which means the paint is dragging and I am having...

Hi everyone. I hope I am putting this in the correct forum. We had a shower installed a couple of years ago now the sealant is mouldy and needs replacing. I have a problem - I dont know why or how but when the 'plumber' ( I use the word plumber very loosely) put the cubicle in there is a gap...

Hi everyone. I hope I am putting this in the correct forum. We had a shower installed a couple of years ago now the sealant is mouldy and needs replacing. I have a problem - I dont know why or how but when the 'plumber' ( I use the word plumber very loosely) put the cubicle in there is a gap...

Hi Ok linig paper up, all joints filled all paint work ready for tops coats, ceiling done - so I am now ready for the dreaded emulsioning of walls!!!! Which would be the best paint to use? I want a tinted paint (either of which does not have to be mixed - can go with the ready mixed colour). I...

Good morning I am looking for recommendations for the above thermal warm liners. I have 2 very cold outside walls in an old stone house. There are so many on the market i dont know which one to go for. I dont really mind the price just as long as it works. It is for a bedroom and would prefer to...

Hi I am looking to buy some decent paint brushes and rollers. The paint brushes i have are not the best and I am trying to avoid those awful brush mark i seem to get (it could be my painting skills tho). The brushes will be used for water based paints mainly for skirting boards etc and the...

I have now moved on to a staircase. It is old wood with a deep groove (part of the pattern) which i want to fill up because it is hard to clean. I successfully completed the task on one side but it took quite a lot of the filler. and i found it difficult to use. So my question is if I put a...

Sounds a stupid question but how do I know when a newly plastered wall is dry please? Is it when the wall is a light pinkish colour? Also I know I need to paint on 2 coats of mist is it best to use a roller or brush? Also can I use any old emulsion like B&Q own brand or do I have to use Dulux...

Hi all I have half a tub of Ronseal 2 part wood filler but I have almost run out of the hardener (too heavy handed I think). Can I buy any hardener or do I have to throw the very expensive Ronseal away??? To be honestI found this hard to work with - dries so quickly. Any advice please?

I am so stupid. I bought Ronseal 2 part wood filler to fill in a gap in my skirting board. All going great. Did 2 boards - very happy with result. Filled in 3rd afterwards realised I hadnt added the hardener to the filler. Will this harden now please?? Do i have to scrape it out out and start...