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by rabbit
Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:22 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Can PVC tile trim (edging or strip) be painted?
Replies: 1
Views: 15597

Can PVC tile trim (edging or strip) be painted?

My kitchen tiles are good but unfortunately the PVC trim or edging is the wrong colour and it jars with the tiles. :?

I don't want to remove the strip as tiles look superb so...

Is it possible to buy paint to go on the tile edging?

If yes, what type of paint can be used?

Thank you.
by rabbit
Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: insulating a garden shed
Replies: 1
Views: 8431

insulating a garden shed

Hello, I have a large garden shed which I want to use for long-term storage of books. Because it is cold in the shed I am thinking of insulating it. What can I use as insulation material for floor, walls and roof?
by rabbit
Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Soundproofing Forum
Topic: Soundproofing a boiler
Replies: 2
Views: 9093

soundproof a boiler room

I have a similar problem. When the boiler fires up it a bit like having a rocket blasting off into space. Just kidding - it's not that loud. I was hoping to find something that just sticks to the wall - something quick and easy to cut and fit into the space but I guess plywood and loft insulation wi...
by rabbit
Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Caulking a crack in a ceiling
Replies: 3
Views: 7415

Caulking a crack in a ceiling

Hello, I had quite a few Artex ceilings replastered in my home. Everything is fine except one large room. I had noticed that there was a crack in the Artex running the length of the room down the middle and hoped the new plaster would hide it but it has reappeared in the new plaster and now I have p...
by rabbit
Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Untreated wooden floorin - pros and cons
Replies: 0
Views: 3419

Untreated wooden floorin - pros and cons

Hello, I would like to put in wooden floorings for a lounge and bedroom. Laminated floors and real wood flooring from various DIY stores seem expensive (upwards from around £16 per square metre). By the time you add lining and underlay the price shoots up. Would buying untreated planks be cheaper to...
by rabbit
Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Have you used purpose-made artex remover?
Replies: 0
Views: 3421

Have you used purpose-made artex remover?

Hello, Has anyone one out there used purposemade artex remover? What did you ceiling look like once you had used it? Did it damage the plasterboard? Did you still have to plaster the boards afterwards anyway? Was it a very messy job to do? Is this an expensive way to hide/remove artex? Thank you. Ra...
by rabbit
Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: how do you calculate number of air vents in a roof
Replies: 6
Views: 13612

response to question about the need for vents

When I had the place surveyed - the report said the loft needed vents. It was rather stuffy up there and there is also a lot of loft insulation. I assume that putting in tile vents help air the loft. I am not sure why vents are needed - some technical reason. It is just how many do I need that I am ...
by rabbit
Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Do 'wood hardening solutions' work on softwood?
Replies: 1
Views: 3632

Do 'wood hardening solutions' work on softwood?

Hello, I have a stable door leading from kitchen into the garden. The door itself seems fine but the frame is softwood!

If I used some sort of penetrating solution to harden the frame?

Do these type of solutions work or should I replace the frame?

thank you.
rabbit
by rabbit
Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Turning a low garden wall into seating area
Replies: 0
Views: 5303

Turning a low garden wall into seating area

Hello, I have a low retaining wall in my garden which surrounds a patio area. It would be useful to turn it into seating but not sure how to do this or what to use. It is about 12-14 foot long, built from stone and well built. What can I use on top to turn it into seating? Is wood the best? What do ...
by rabbit
Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Laying carpet tiles on wooden floor HELP
Replies: 4
Views: 20953

I was thinking of laying carpet tiles in two bedrooms but I have now been put off doing this. The bedrooms are 10 by 10 ft have have large wooden boards which appear to be level and clean. I want something warm and soft for barefeet... but also easy to keep clean I thought putting down carpet tiles ...
by rabbit
Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:04 am
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: how do you calculate number of air vents in a roof
Replies: 6
Views: 13612

how do you calculate number of air vents in a roof

Hello,

There is no ventilation in my roof and I need to put in air bricks. How do I work our how many airbricks are needed and where should they be positioned?
thank you.
R
by rabbit
Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Laying pipe from washing machine to drain
Replies: 4
Views: 4042

Thank you for this advice. :D
R
by rabbit
Fri Sep 25, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Laying pipe from washing machine to drain
Replies: 4
Views: 4042

Thank you for your advice. Yes, the drain is for sewage. Will go ahead with plan. Thanks again. R Update 28 Sep 09 Further to that advice. A friend suggested putting in a small heating unit (e.g. a tubular heater like a Dimplex or similar) to prevent the washing machine and drier from damaage (?) re...
by rabbit
Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Laying pipe from washing machine to drain
Replies: 4
Views: 4042

Laying pipe from washing machine to drain

Hello, An external broom cupboard attached to the back kitchen seems ideal for a washing machine and drier. It would need a waste pipe leading to the nearby drain in the rear garden BUT I don't want to dig up concrete. Is it possible to put a waste pipe through the wall of the broom cupboard (comple...
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