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by cacran
Thu Oct 12, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: discontinued tile size
Replies: 2
Views: 996

Re: discontinued tile size

Thank you for the advice. Will try that.
by cacran
Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: discontinued tile size
Replies: 2
Views: 996

discontinued tile size

I need to remove two tiles from my bathroom to do some pipework. I am hoping to get the tiles out in one piece. These tiles are discontinued. We got them from Wickes a number of years ago. The size is 350 x 230mm. They are gloss white with a slight dimple. the backing is terracotta. Only got a few s...
by cacran
Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Gloss paint advice needed.
Replies: 2
Views: 1203

Re: Gloss paint advice needed.

Thank you.
by cacran
Mon Oct 31, 2022 10:13 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Gloss paint advice needed.
Replies: 2
Views: 1203

Gloss paint advice needed.

I would like advice on application of oil based gloss paint. I bought some 4" foam rollers but the finish is orange peelish. Is there any denser foam rollers that I can buy? I seem to recall using foam rollers which were much more smooth and less spongy . I can't find them anymore. The one I bo...
by cacran
Thu Apr 07, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Will Rockwool under floor boards, help to warm my room?
Replies: 1
Views: 1421

Will Rockwool under floor boards, help to warm my room?

Trying to make my room warmer. I have space underneath to put Rockwool under my floor boards. Is this a good idea? Will it cause damp or anything?
by cacran
Tue Feb 08, 2022 2:08 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Painting kitchen cabinet doors.
Replies: 1
Views: 1629

Painting kitchen cabinet doors.

Kitchen cabinets Wickes Hi gloss finish have started to crack and lift from the MDF. I do not want to go to great expense, so considering painting them. The laminate has come off clean, leaving no residue. Is there a paint you can recomend which needs no primer or undercoat. I want a silky finish, n...
by cacran
Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Expansion Tank for Central Heating Boiler
Replies: 1
Views: 1770

Expansion Tank for Central Heating Boiler

I have just bought an Expansion Tank from Toolstation.
It says that it is pressurised to 1.5 bar. The one in my Bosch System says it is .75 bar.
Should I reset the new tank to .75 or will it be okay to fit the Tank as it came 1.5 bar?
by cacran
Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Sealing between shower/bath and tiles
Replies: 1
Views: 2554

Sealing between shower/bath and tiles

Just fitted a shower/bath. I want a very neat way to seal between the bath and the tiles. The tiles are already on the wall, so nothing can be tucked behind them. I don't want to use silicone alone as it gets black in time and is a pain to remove and re silicone with a good finish. Just bought some ...
by cacran
Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bespoke Bath Panel
Replies: 2
Views: 1726

Re: Bespoke Bath Panel

Thank you.
by cacran
Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:45 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bespoke Bath Panel
Replies: 2
Views: 1726

Bespoke Bath Panel

I want to make my own bath panel. I was thinking of maybe tiling it. I would need to use a backing that is waterproof.

Any suggestions would be helpful (please).
by cacran
Mon Aug 26, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: Lofts and Loft Conversions Forum
Topic: Repairs to the Felt and the Roof of Loft Area
Replies: 1
Views: 2815

Repairs to the Felt and the Roof of Loft Area

I have seen that the felt underneath the slates in my loft is deteriorating forming some large holes in places. Rain is not coming in. I read something that said that this loft felting stuff is to stop vapour and dirt, but not water. Is this the case? If so, would I be able to get some more of this ...
by cacran
Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:39 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Problems in my Loft Where Felt has Broken
Replies: 0
Views: 1974

Problems in my Loft Where Felt has Broken

The felt under the roofing tiles is breaking up. Lots of holes have developed. I do not want to go to the expense of having the whole roof replaced. I am looking to find a cheaper more DIY solution. There is no ingress of water, just dirt blowing in. I was thinking of fixing polystyrene boarding bet...
by cacran
Fri May 16, 2008 6:23 am
Forum: Stains, Marks and Remedies Forum
Topic: Repairing water mark on table.
Replies: 0
Views: 4861

Repairing water mark on table.

I have bought an old coffee table which needed some work doing to it. The varnish on the top was flaky so I sanded it back to the veneered finish. I think it is MDF underneath. I discovered a risen circle which looks like a watermark. I have snded it as much as I datre, without going through the ven...
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