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  • Cost to paint an internal door

    How much would you charge per door to do some prep work and paint two coats of paint (both sides) and including door frame? with and without materials?

    Asked by Alison on 12th Dec 2023
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    Garage consumer unit

    Hello All, I want to have garage consumer unit but not sure where to start. Does any one have any advice as to what I should be looking for?

    Asked by Pete on 31st Mar 2020
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    Plastering a quarter of a ceiling?

    Hello, I am knocking down a stud wall between a store room and a bedroom to make it bigger. The bedroom ceiling is smooth and in good condition whereas my storeroom is artex. Basically I want to know when the wall is down would the entire ceiling of thr combined rooms have to be plastered, or could just the new quater be plastered? Thank you

    Asked by Emily on 6th Jan 2022
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    plaster skim to room

    with skirting and architrave removed, would you expect a plasterer to skim close to the floor on a full room plaster skim?

    Asked by Christopher on 26th Jul 2021
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    How do I lay underlay on concrete floor?

    I need to lay underlay in a downstairs flat but the floor is concrete. I'd usually staple it down which I, of course, can't. What's the best way of securing it?

    Asked by Michael on 27th Mar 2020
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    Why does my boiler keep turning on by itself?

    My combi boiler seems to fire up on its own at random points through the day even when no hot water or heating is running. Is this a fault or is it normal?

    Asked by Pete on 28th Apr 2026
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    Best way to attach glass table top to metal base

    Hi, I have a glass coffee table top that needs reattaching to its base. I’ve tried using silicone but it doesn’t work. I’ve read that epoxy would be the best glue to be used but that UV light should be used to cure it? I’d appreciate any guidance. Thanks Teri

    Asked by Teri on 25th Jun 2019
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    All new but is cost right?

    Hi Have a 3 bed semi detached house in west Sussex, near Gatwick. Tv's aren't working properly in the bedrooms anymore and issues with buffering downstairs. Lots of cables on outside of house that I thought have needed looking at since I've been there. Friend of friend came out to quote says need new ariel and there's a splitter in the loft with water regression, all needs re-doing with 3 new plates ? which I wasn't surprised at. £170 + VAT total cost £400-£500 .... Is that about right???

    Asked by Tracey on 7th Jan 2024
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    Price for New ceiling

    Hi Could anyone give me an idea of cost to take down an old lath and plaster ceiling in a 12 foot x 11 foot room, then to plasterboard and plaster? We have been told £1100 which I feel is high, but but wanted to check. two men, two days apparently. Many thanks

    Asked by Helen on 31st Jan 2022
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    Should I use Skirting Board Adhesive?

    Hi all, I’m looking to install skirting boards along my hallway walls. I have read some mixed messages about using some adhesives for skirting boards online and some recommending to instead have the skirting boards drilled in. Would adhesives be suitable enough for typical hallways? Is there any specific problems I should look out for if I went for the adhesive route? And are there any particular brands I should steer clear of for this? Currently, I have painted walls, which will be dry and there’s not likely much risk of damage day to day – if this makes a difference at all. I’d like to hear what others’ experiences have been using adhesives versus drilled in skirting boards.

    Asked by Kamil on 15th Jul 2019
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