Consumer unit upgrade for new sockets?
Electrical
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20 answers
Do I need to upgrade my consumer unit if I am installing new sockets in my kitchen? Does it have to be metal? RCD?
Chalking?
Painting & Decorating
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42 answers
I’ve recently moved into a new flat where it has been freshly painted. Some of the walls when rubbed white paint/dust is coming off. I have checked for mould and damp and there is none. Does this need repainting and is it dangerous to health?!
Quotes for painting ceiling?
Painting & Decorating
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I am guessing that I should expect to pay more to paint a ceiling that a wall? Could you give me a rough quote for painting a lounge ceiling about 4m x 5m (central London flat). The condition of the ceilling is reasonable I would say.
Exterior paint?
Painting & Decorating
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14 answers
Need to paint exterior wood that preserves and protects. Any suggestions?
Hot tub area
Tiling
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14 answers
I am installing a hot tub in a covered area. There is a concrete floor and over this I have bought porcelain tiles to fit. My question is 'can I just place the tiles over the concrete or do I need a levelling layer between the tiles and the concrete? …
Wall paper on plastic paint color
Painting & Decorating
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10 answers
Can we paste the wall paper on plastic paint color
different sized tiles
Tiling
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2624 views
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29 answers
Around the bath, is a part tiled wall. The tiles are width 25cm x length 40cm and they have a border thin tile at the top, width 5cm. I want to tile above them but fallen in love with a tile 60cm length. Do I have to use the same …
Ceramic tiles
Carpets, Lino & Flooring
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6 answers
Ceramic tiles removed from hallway, floor made good
Pantile Valleys
Roofing
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2612 views
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6 answers
What type and size of undercloak do I need to put below the cut pantiles onto a lead valley when I lime fillet to finish off the valley?
Staining solution
Painting & Decorating
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The bottom 18" of my downstairs cloakroom is below the damp course. Several small brown spots keep appearing on the wallpaper. I've tried applying more emulsion, gloss and then emulsion and PVA and emulsion but nothing seems to work. Any ideas?