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by Turin74
Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:31 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Cracking on new Bath Sealant After new Bath Panels Installed in January
Replies: 0
Views: 2087

Cracking on new Bath Sealant After new Bath Panels Installed in January

Hi, I had new bath and bath panels installed beginning of January, when i looked at it the next day there was slight cracking on the surface of the sealant. The cracking is more noticeable along the surface now but i dont think it is penetrating through and probably just surface level. Also there ap...
by Turin74
Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:48 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Slight air bubble behind paint in bathroom
Replies: 0
Views: 1759

Slight air bubble behind paint in bathroom

Hi
I have noticed a slight bubble behind the paint in the bathroom.
Whats the best way of protecting the rest of the paintwork and insuring it does not spread - Will painting over with bathroom paint work
Thanks
by Turin74
Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Wet Bath Sealant and Should it be Left to dry out First?
Replies: 0
Views: 1803

Wet Bath Sealant and Should it be Left to dry out First?

Hi, I came home the other night to leaky shower had been dripping on to one of the taps and splashing into the corner - resulting in small pool of water and wet crumbed sealant in corner (see picture) i have dried out and cant see any obvious damage under the bath of what i can see of plasterboard o...
by Turin74
Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:35 am
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Slight Cracking in Bathroom Wall Grout and Best Methods for Repair
Replies: 0
Views: 2206

Slight Cracking in Bathroom Wall Grout and Best Methods for Repair

Hi, I found some slight cracking in some of the wall tiles (not near shower - up by window) which i suspect is due to movement - tiles are still firm. Pictures attached although these are magnified. Following advice from local DIY shop i attempted to fill in the cracks and re-cover with new bathroom...
by Turin74
Sat Oct 06, 2018 2:21 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Doing Internal Plaster Work Late October
Replies: 0
Views: 2014

Doing Internal Plaster Work Late October

Hi
Is it ok to carry out internal plaster work late October, its only a small patch
Thanks
by Turin74
Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Re Balancing of Radiators - one with possible sediment
Replies: 3
Views: 1947

Re: Re Balancing of Radiators - one with possible sediment

Hi, thanks for reply. Problem with my radiators only two have TRVs the others have to be adjusted by winch which the engineer did My main concern was that if the flow has been restricted to the other radiators then more water pressure would be entering the radiator with the sediment buildup - could ...
by Turin74
Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:33 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Bathroom Plasterwork Bulges Around Window
Replies: 2
Views: 2148

Re: Bathroom Plasterwork Bulges Around Window

Hi, Spoke to a plasterer at a local DIY store who suggested it was not urgent but i intend on getting it fixed as it looks awful Believes it was caused by someone leaning against the cardboard edges. Has suggested cutting out section and free hand plaster replacement (I'll get a professional) Or sta...
by Turin74
Thu Oct 04, 2018 7:40 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Bathroom Plasterwork Bulges Around Window
Replies: 2
Views: 2148

Bathroom Plasterwork Bulges Around Window

Hi, I moved into property few years ago and in the bathroom it looks like some of the plaster work around the window has bulged. Its been going on for some time and would like to get it sorted An unrelated engineer did not believe it was water damage as theres no water near it and the walls dont get...
by Turin74
Thu Oct 04, 2018 7:26 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Re Balancing of Radiators - one with possible sediment
Replies: 3
Views: 1947

Re Balancing of Radiators - one with possible sediment

Hi One of my radiators heats up slower than the others and the top usually heats up quicker than the bottom. This radiator is the furthest from the boiler so i thought it could be a balancing issue On a recent visit from an engineer on an unrelated issue they suggested it was sediment build up. The ...
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