High deposit asked for before starting job - is this normal?
Bathroom Fitting
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Getting a full bathroom done and found a quote from a supplier we like and prepared to press ahead. Only thing is the contractor is asking for 70% deposit before they even start the work and the rest on completion. In my head this seems the wrong way round, but …
OK to paint artex with gloss?
Painting & Decorating
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29 answers
Is it ok to paint over artex with Gloss instead of emulsion?
Paint foam tiles
Painting & Decorating
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2238 views
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5 answers
Can I paint 3D self adhesive foam tiles?
Bank Holiday call out
Plumbing
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2230 views
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5 answers
Hi i am looking for a little bit of info for my mum. Her kitchen sink is taking a long time to run away. When looking under sink the pipe is leaking. On futher inspection she has also noticed the waste pipe to her washing mashine runs into is also …
Safe Drilling - avoid gas pipes?
Heating & Gas
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4 answers
Is it safe to drill into a solid interior wall? Just worried about gas pipes in the exterior walls, want to put a fixture up on the solid walls
Paint on walls
Painting & Decorating
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8 answers
I have been painting freshly plastered walls as I usually would, some of the plaster has gone over existing plaster. Where this has happened there is a clear line and the paint has settled on the fresh plaster but not where the plaster went over the existing plaster. The same …
Is 2 days enough time to allow for plastering before kitchen install?
Plastering & Rendering
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I have had my kitchen rewired my plasterer has been ill and can’t do the replastering until 2 days before the kitchen is due to be fitted. Is this enough time for the plasterer to harden enough to hang cupboards from. I am so worried.
Mixer tap gives perfect bath temps, but scalding shower?
Plumbing
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5 answers
The bathtub/shower mixer tap (one faucet, one shower hose, two tap handles) can run a perfect and adjustable temperature through the bath faucet. But as soon as you pull the diverter, only scalding hot water comes through the shower head. The water pressure isn't great through either the bathtub or …
Cost of removing and replacing window?
Windows & Doors
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11 answers
How much would it cost to have my complete window taken out then put back in after I've put my sofa through thanks
Skirting boards
Painting & Decorating
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2209 views
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21 answers
Would a painter and decorator do new skirting boards or some one else thanks