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NathanIfans

Standard combi drill should do the job, all be it slow. SDS Drill would get the job done easyer/faster.

NathanIfans

I wouldn't replace the tap fixing. Remove the fitting, apply PTFE tape to the mains tape, and fix the tap connector back on. Should do the job

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If the tiles are too solid to lift up to screed the floor properly, then I see no issues in using self leveling on top, to flatten for vinyl One thing - if screeding or using self levelling compound, you will nedd to make 100% sure that the base you are laying on is totally solid otherwise movement ...

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I am doing some work on my bathroom, old house, thick stone walls in the UK. I am removing tiles on two walls. I will be applying new tiles to one wall (the one over the shower/bath). The other wall I will be plastering the top half, and finishing the bottom half in tongue and groove cladding, proba...

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A double electric socket sticks out of a wall too much to place wardrobe in front of it. Could I swap the back box for a shallower one, say 16mm. Insert a connector strip, and then install a blanking plate? Would this be safe/comply?

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