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Thanks guys. To be clear I am removing the existing block pavers so it is about whether I need to remove the sand before laying a mortar layer. Looking at Pavestone Sandstone http://www.pavestone.co.uk/natural-stone-products/5/1 Calibrated 22mm thick. Any further thoughts welcome...

Hi, I wish to replace a block paving patio with larger paving slabs. The current sub-base of the blocks is sound, hardcore/concrete with a well compacted layer of sharp sand on top. Can I simply lift the block pavers and lay some cement on top of the sand to bed the slabs and maintain...

If you take a little extra time when applying and use a 1400 grade paper (available at paint shops not the DIY stores) there should not be any joints visable after a coat or two of quality emulsion. For a professional finish (my Dad does it this way for a living) 'size' over the joints first...

B&Q do a laminate ceiling board made by Paradol in white ash effect. Boards are just 1.25m long. I want to try to avoid having loads of joins across the ceiling which is 2.45m. I am looking for a similar type board but 2.5m. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers. Pal

Just an update really as another 4 to 5 weeks have passed. Walls have been dry lined. I opted for the Dot 'n' Dab method, thanks Masona. My Dad came down last Bank Holiday and stayed over night, he dotted and I dabbed! :lol: I battened the ceiling earlier and we re-boarded it. All the...

Cheers Surfingpastie, Was it the '15' you put down? I suppose there 15 year guarantee is against faulty workmanship NOT wear and tear! I guess I might want to look for something else because I am planning on putting it in the hall. Pal[/list]

Just found the Dulux Paint shop in North Watford has started stocking 1400 gauge. I'm off to buy a few rolls.

Saw these and thought of you (as the advert says!). http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=21112&ts=54794 http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=76477&ts=54794 Can't help you with any technical advice though, sorry. Pal

Most of my Dads decorating jobs these days involve replacing textured wallpaper with lining paper, people are defo going back to plain 'painted wall' effect including in my own house. He uses 1200 gauge paper (it's like cardboard!!!) bought from a proper decorators/paint shop (DIY stores are...

I really didn't know what to go for, my research seemed to show there was not much difference between them all including price (all about £130). But I found the triton TW10i for £90 plus VAT from a plumbers merchants in East London which I found on the internet and went for this because it...

I have changed the name, I thought it was "contract 15" but it is a current stock item at Wickes and they call it "Fast Fix 15". They also do it with a "10" and a "12" year guarantee for slightly cheaper! Would anyone recommend it. Ta.

Has anyone had any experience of this product. It appears too good to be true - 15 year guarantee (heavy use) for under £10 a metre! Thanks. Pal

Thanks, I suppose I did not ask the question too well. :oops: What I meant to say is MUST I use Masonry (exterior) paint or can I use "normal" emulsion presumably having treated the wall with somethiing like PVA???? Ta.

I wish to paint an internal brick wall. I guess Masonary Paint will do it but it says "for Exterior use". What are my options? Thanks. Pal

I haven't posted anything since January but as predicted, I have managed to move this along during the early part of April. Completed the floor, eventually settling for a coachbolted wall plate down both sides of the garage and speedy hanger joists across at 400mm centres. I found it easy...

I want to buy one of these for the downstair loo basin. It is a mile (slight exageration :wink: ) from the hot water cylinder and I have both mains water and a 10mm cable direct from the fuse box in close vicinity. I have found the following:- Triton TW10i Hyco IN95 Screwfix Undersink...

Hi Masona, This is for the inside of my garage conversion. It was building control that recommended upgrading the insulation. The walls are constructed of two brick leafs with a 2" (uninsulated) cavity. Cheers. Pal

Can anyone advise how close to the wall you can knock back the board and have a good fixing i.e. what gap will there be behind. It has been recommended I use thermal boards to increase insulation but I am worried about the loss of "inches" in the room, I think the minimum board thickness is...

When I tiled my shower last year I looked at some product in Homebase. I think it was called Aqua Panel and was from the USA. I think it had 10 year guarantee etc. It was a waterproof sheet that looked like tiles and was either square edge or bullnose, depending on whether you were tiling...

Craigf, You haven't posted anything for a while, you must be hard at work! I'm guessing you must have finished by now? Can you let me know the type of bolts or screws and plugs etc and the spacing between them. Did you see the pictures on my post? Cheers. Pal