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Need help locating a shower tray :)
We are in the process of re designing the bathroom, planning now so we can rip out at the start of the 6 weeks hols. We have enough space for a shower cubicle if we re jig everything, only problem is shower cubicle needs to be approx 600mm wide, length isn't a problem. Anyone any ideas whether shower trays are made to this…
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New bathroom ceiling
The bathroom ceiling is cracking and falling to bits. It needs to be replace. The house was built in 1978. Should I have tested to see if it contains asbestos. As I have read that it was used in things like artex ceilings. As I have phobia about things like that. I know that I am going to have to pay big to have it done…
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Old Floor Tiles Removed, BUT....
The bathroom floor is STIOLL coverd with swirly tile adhesive. I've scraped some, but it's pretty rough. Do you thin self levelling compound poured over would be ok? Then vinyl as a new surface. & had thought of putting fibreboard first, then vinyl, to help level it with the new to be fitted laminate in the hallway. Am I…
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Rewire
I have been told that my house needs rewiring. It is a 3 bed semi. I have been quoted £4000. Basic rewire and no downlighters, mood lighting, fancy stuff, etc. Any electricians out there. What do you think of the quote? Thanks.
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getting rid of a mouse.....in the house...
hi i live in an area which is known for a rat/mice problem and more recently cockroaches not very nice i know but i guess i get a mouse once a year the rest mabe a rat in the garden whic hdisappears not bad i guess but i hate them... used my council service a while back said i had mice and they gave treatments which they…
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Getting a discount at The Bathstore
If anyone is thinking of buying from The Bathstore, just thought I'd share my experience - I went to one of their showrooms and enquired about a bath screen, it was 300 quid plus 30 delivery. After moaning he dropped delivery charge to a tenner. So I gave him my details and he gave me a written quote, to phone through when…
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How should i approach this?
I have purchased a property that needs some modernisation. My first job was to get someone to carry out the electrical work. By recommendation i chose a chap you lives across the road who is fully qualified, able to give me the appropriate certs and do the work as a foreigner. He priced up the job (full rewire) and said…
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8.5kw shower
I need to replace our leaking shower and have been told by electrician that our existing wireing can cope with 8.5kw. I'd like a reliable shower with push button start/stop,phased shutdown and 3setting shower head.White and crome is preferred colour although not essential.Would prefer as cheap as possible with a max of…
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Mixer shower help
Hi I am getting a plumber in to install a mixer shower in my bathroom. I have both a hot and cold water pipes sticking out the wall in the desired location (ends are capped off). I have a triton mixer shower and just need someone to fit it.. seems simple enough - how much would a decent plumber charge for a job like this?…
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Floor insulation
Not sure if this is the right board, and please feel free to move it , if so. Am thinking of insulating beneath the floor of the front room here. Wood with an 18" void below, and plenty of vent holes. Does anyone know how I should go about it, what materials to use ...and perhaps if there are grants available.
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garden lights
hi all hopefully somebody can help.I am currently building some decking at the end of my house and have bought 2 one metre high lights to place on the decking.Am i right in thinking that i can run an individual cable from each light under the patio,through the conservatory wall and then simply plug each one in to a normal…
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alternative to wall tiles
hi we are in the process of converting our understairs cupboard into a cloakroom with toilet and hand basin. all the basics are complete and we will need to tile or something soon. the carcass of the cloakroom will need lining with ply or something to give it a smooth fininsh on which to tile onto. However I know that you…
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To all electricians, your skill and expertise needed,please help...
:confused: I'm woried, i'm trying to fit a new light fitting on my stairs. I removed the crappy old ceiling fitting then got my nice new bright white pendant fitting. the new fitting has two wires that go into a little box thing with lots of holes. The wires are brown and blue. Up the ladder I climbed before realising that…
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How do I clean a really Filthy Bathroom- Limescale removal
We have bought a buy to let property and the bathrooms are filthy! The suites are white and appear to be ok but bath and sink have loads of limescale & taps are dulled due to limescale. Can anyone suggest an easy way of cleaning this that won't take off enamal. Toilet I can cope with, I've done these before but suggestions…
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Taps help please!
I am in the process of buying all the bits and pieces for a new bathroom. I like these taps http://www.taps4less.com/Monet.html and noticed there are two options; ceramic valves and standard valves. Can you tell me in which cases I would buy which type? Is one for a steel bath perhaps and one for acrylic? I have no…
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Cleaning Newly laid tiles
Hi there, husband has just tiled our whole bathroom. The walls tiles are white matt. We seem to have quite a lot of dust over them left over from grouting. Can anyone recommend something that I can clean them with. They feel rough when I try to use a sponge on them but should I just keep going - don't want to scratch them.…
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plasterboard question
Does anyone know how to fix plasterboard to brick. Ideally i would like to use an adhesive. Which one should i use or is there any other wat that it can be done. Thanks in advance.
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Successful Window woodwork painting query
Wooo first post on the MSE forum. Right i need advice on how best to paint woodwork on windows. We have a 12 pane old style window and its in serious need of painting. Before i've used masking tape to tape all around the edges on the glass to stop paint getting on the panes. However everytime i do this, no matter how…
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stone cast resin tray or ceramic shower tray
Hiya, wanting to buy a new shower, and hubby and I like this http://bargainbaths.co.uk/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?rrc=N&affl=&pg=ste_prod&ref=Showerbath+Steamer (sorry dont know how to do link) but I am sure that I read on here that you should opt for the Stone Cast Resin Tray as it is better quality Can anybody help ? Many thanx…
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Is it worth changing old fusebox to modern consumer unit
Our house is a 1960s house which has an old-style Wylex fuseboard with plug-in rewireable fuses. We do not know if this was fitted when the house was built or if it has ever been changed or the house re-wired, but it has been there at least 20 years.The only thing which has changed is that the fuse which covers the sockets…