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    How to seal and protect worksurface from sink water

    Our kitchen sink work surface has a gap between the tiles and the worksurface itself. On either side we have sealed it using silicon and this protected from water. However at the rear of the sink (right hand side in the photo) there is a gap below the tiles. We have made some attempt to reduce...
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    Laminate flooring -join between floorboards and new concrete

    He did admit "go with what the floor fitters say"... He is going to completely level the floor. I think I am going to go with techni-board underlay. For the following reasons its thicker than other underlays doesn't require a water proof membrane will go on concrete and floor boards...
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    Laminate flooring -join between floorboards and new concrete

    Guys I like the timbermate idea... they dont join at a step or door way.. the boards will lay over the join. My builder suggested "thicker the better" as far as underlay goes.
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    Laminate flooring -join between floorboards and new concrete

    Hi there.. I have a downstairs area I wish to laminate... I am trying to select underlay for the flooring. Unfortunately there is a combination of floors to deal with.. In the kitcehn diner there is newly laid concrete flooring.. In the rest of the space it is floorboards. Now the underlay...
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    Mira 415 Shower Leeking

    Last night I took my shower apart and replaced the o seals around the cartridge. Put it back together and everything worked with no leaks (apart from the hot and cold working in different directions). Unfortunately this morning after I had a shower when I went downstairs I was met with...
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    Mira 415 Shower Leeking

    will give it a go! :)
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    Mira 415 Shower Leeking

    not sure!! just what was sugested! just trying to find the easiest way to stop the leek! perhaps its one of the O rings that needs replacing .....
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    Mira 415 Shower Leeking

    not temperature problems... It's just leeking drips when turned off ? thanks! :)
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    Mira 415 Shower Leeking

    think I am going to go for the safe option of getting the cartridge. Do you know if i need a black or grey cartridges... not sure why there are different colours ? thanks
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    Mira 415 Shower Leeking

    thanks for your help guys ! is it easy to use the repair kit ? :)
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    Noisy Tap

    My tap in my kitchen makes a loud noise when i turn on the cold. Does anyone have advice on fixing this? :)
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    Mira 415 Shower Leeking

    do you meen something like this ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mira-415-shower-service-pack-936-22-Low-p-p_W0QQitemZ300268060845QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300268060845&_trkparms=72%3A1301|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 would i then replace the rubber rings on the cartridge ...
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    Mira 415 Shower Leeking

    Thanks very much for your help what exactly is the cardtridge and do i just ask for a cartridge for a mira 415 shower ? thanks! :)
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    Mira 415 Shower Leeking

    Hello there... My shower is constantly dripping even when turned fully off. Does anyone know how I could fix this ? thanks :)
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    Oak Window Frames Neglected

    ok! thanks for the help!! grey oak it is! :)
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    Oak Window Frames Neglected

    the doors... i am insure how to deel with them if i am going to coat them... do i need to take them off the hinges ? can i get them "dipped" (something someone mentioned) thanks for your help Alex :D
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    Oak Window Frames Neglected

    Yes will post up some pics when i get chance thanks for your help! Alex :)
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    Oak Window Frames Neglected

    My house has oak window frames... I realise that I am suposed to coat these every two years to protect them... Being a complete slacker I have not coated them for nearly 6 Years!!! I have examined them and most of the varnish has stripped away and at the worst points the wood has gone...
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    Oak doors and window frames.

    Hello there.. I am in a bit of a pickel. I have owned my house for nearly 5 years now and coated my windows and doors in varnish only on the first year.... I am now worried that they are past repair!!?? What would people advise me doing ? Should I have a profesional take a look ? I...
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