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    Choosing Wood For Entrance Double Gate

    Hi I plan to replace old rotten entrance double gates. I intend to paint them. The existing gates are solid but I do not know what kind of wood they are made from only that is a light coloured wood (not pine). Can any one suggest the best wood to use which will weather the best, and what...
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    Thinning Paint.........Advise Please

    I have never thinned paint before. Can anyone advise me of the reasons for thinning paint, advantages / disadvantages. I have always just used emulsion straight from the tin on walls and ceilings and undercoated wood before glossing straight from the tin. Are there any general rules of...
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    Sealing bath where it meets tiling.....

    When a new bath was installed the selant around the bath was poorly done. When anyone got into a full bath...a gap appeared between the bath and the tiles. I cleared out all the sealant. Then I filled the bath and resealed around the bath and left it to dry for two days. No gap appears...
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    Mat and Silk Paint Advice Please

    I have had a look at the other posting and could not find any similar postings which cover my specific questions below. Question 1 I was talking to an individual recently and he told me I was wrong to paint my ceiling with a silk finish and that they should be Matt...is this true....I have...
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    Central Heating Advice Please

    I would like to gain a better understanding of my heating system. Any help with the following questions from anyone would be great. I have a Vaillant ECOmax Combi-Boiler (Combi Compact VUW GB 236E). Question 1 I have 9 radiators installed. 4 downstairs and 5 upstairs. In what order...
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