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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...

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

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

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 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...

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...

I have used some of this down onto some grainy exterior tiles but unfortunately never used a primer as recommended for best result. :oops: Needless to say it has not stuck too well.:( I guess there must be something sticky I can apply to bond them together. Any suggestions would be...

Hello, Firstly I must say what a fantastic site this is. It appears to be a mix of DIY'ers of varying standards supported by a number of knowledgeable professionals willing to share information. Sorry this post is going to be long but as it is my first I thought I should try to explain...