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Hi all I have attached skirting and scribed the internal angles (as suggested). I'm having a few problems with the external corners i.e. can't get the right fit. On most I have a smallish gap of about 1mm which I have filled with filler/mega grip. Do you have any tips on getting a tight...

any idea where to buy? (I gusee you can't get this in B&Q) - I only need a small amount of grout to cover 2-3 sq metres of tiles max

didn't see the last reply - cheers!! :D

Okay thanks. Final question: Can I use any grey coloured grout i.e. do I need to add something to it to make flexible as the tiles are laying on ply. cheers

Thanks all for teh silicone tips. Final question on the tiling. I have a 2 sq M floor area to tile (downstairs loo). I have screwed and glued 12mmmm ply. Now the question: I have already purchased the Unibond tile on wood adhesive and grout. Your messages are saying that this is...

brilliant - thanks i'll give it a try. I bought Unibond adhesive - do you reckon this is any good or should i forget that and purchase BAL cheers

A number of questions requiring some help: 1) I am about to embark on building an alcove for a new shower enclosure. I am not certain to build the side wall (other two walls are existing masonary) out of plasterboard or plywood. I will then need to tile it. I'm tempted to use ply then...

Thanks all. I think I will use MegaGrip and some masonary nails (50mm) Thanks Modern! - do you think these will be long enough after 2 whacks? (The skirting is 18mm thick)? cheers :) :)

Can you recall where you purchased this pad from?

That is superb.. A little out of my beginners league though. But will use for inspiration. Anyone know any sites where I can download plans? Thanks Nick

Any inspirational ideas/designs/picturs for this other than MDF and mouldings?

thanks - i'll have a crack (no pun intended) at filling and sanding the patches, see how I get on and if its a real bother i'll get the plasterer in!

great stuff - thanks! :D

Hi I will be fitting new MDF skirting and architrave to masonary walls. I'd appreciate some advice on a) Best grab adhesive Ican use b) best filler / caulk c) Best method for attaching the skirting - glue and screw or glue and nail. If I screw them in - whats the best screws (and...

Hi I have recently stripped wallpaper from my 1950's house. The plaster beneath is okay (ish) but I have made a number of ruts and dents in the plaster with my scraper. I have removed all the adhesive with sugar soap and washed the walls again with clean water. Is there something I can...

Hi - i'm just about to cove my lounge. I've removed the old (polystyrene coving) and cleaned the walls and ceiling so that they are smooth. Now I need some top advice on the best method of attaching my plaster coving to walls and ceiling? 1) Best method for joining lengths (I have 1 5...

Brilliant replies thanks very much! Now where is teh best place to buy 'Dulux trade vinyl matt'? Thanks Nick

Hi I've just had my walls skimmed about a week ago and now want to paint them. Someone mentioned that I need to paint over the plaster with something to kill off 'bacteria' first and others have said that i should water down emulsion (add 20% water) and put a coat of this on first. Can...

Thanks guys - will try it tonight! and let you know how I get on! Great stuff - I think i've sen the light! (actually lighting is next on my list of DIY stuff!) cheers

Thanks for replying but I'm still none the wiser!!! :oops: :oops: