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    new bath supplier recommended tcut for scratch removal

    I have been told that T-cut also works on Corian work surfaces, does anybody know if this is true?
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    Dry Lining Corners

    As an after thought have a read here http://www.british-gypsum.com/immediacy-279
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    Dry Lining Corners

    You can't just paint straight onto the boards as all the joints and screw heads will be visible. You will need to either plaster skim the whole face of the boards or tape and joint (which just invloves filling the joints between boards). Specifically on external corners, overlap one board...
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    painting onto plasterboard

    I am not aware of any coating you can apply prior to decoration to fill all scuffs and marks. Basically, there are plenty of fillers available from DIY stores to make good localised damage-just follow the instructions and you will get a decent reapir if you sand them well afterwards. If...
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    Whistling Bolier

    Boiler is probably 8-9 years old but just about every part has been swapped at some point - its been nothing but trouble. Also over the weekend, I noticed that the radiators were still getting hot even though the hot water only option had been selected. Is this connected?
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    Install a fireplace on stud walling

    Sorry - didnt realise it was a new house. The plasterboard lining will almost certainly be Dot and Dab - board fixed on plaster dabs. Much the same idea though, cut away the board and fix timber as before. The only thing to think of is that the cut edge of the plasterboard will now be...
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    Install a fireplace on stud walling

    do i need to cut out the skirting and laminate floor to accomadate the hearth? - Yes do i need to cut out an area of plasterboard to accomadate the surround? what do i need to affix the surround to? - This would really depnd on if there is anything in the stud wall to fix to. As you say it...
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    Whistling Bolier

    Hello - hope you can help me. I have a Potterton Suprima 50 boiler that has recently developed a strange whistling noise. The noise starts about 10 minutes after the boiler fires up and then continues for about 15 minutes when it goes quite. If the boiler is on for a while, it may happen again...
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