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  • Best Paint For Tired, Worn Paving Slabs?

    Which of the following products might be best & long lasting (no peeling/flaking etc) to paint old, worn concrete pavers please? 1) Smartseal Colour Seal - this apparently is a stain & paint: https://www.smartseal.co.uk/sealers/patio-sealer/patio-color-seal-5-litre.htm 2) Resincoat Outdoor Patio Paint: https://www.resincoat.co.uk/en/outdoor/455-resincoat-outdoor-patio-paint.html 3) Rust-Oleum 7200 PU - Solvent based: https://paintersworld.co.uk/rust-oleum-7200-floorcoat-colours 4) Flag Heavy Duty Elastomeric Floor Coating: https://www.promain.co.uk/heavy-duty-elastomeric-floor-coating.html 5) Everest Ultimate QD Concrete Floor Paint & Sealer: https://premiumpaints.co.uk/products/everest-trade-qd-ultimate-concrete-floor-paint-sealer-internal-external-anti-slip 6) Polar Patio Paint: https://polarcoatings.co.uk/products/polar-patio-paint

    Asked by Bhav on 8th Apr 2024
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    Removing engine oil from driveway

    Hi, We are desperately trying to remove engine oil from our driveway paving and have tried everything under the sun! Any suggestions

    Asked by Roisin on 28th Apr 2023
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    Accent lighting ideas

    What is accent lighting? What are some examples of accent lights and where can I buy them? Are these the sorts of lights that I can fit DIY or will I need to higher a professional light installer? Thanks in advance.

    Asked by Jackie on 2nd Mar 2021
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    Wall panelling tradesperson

    I want the bottom section of my hall, stairs and landing panelling with MDF but unsure what’s tradesperson does it - painter/decorator, joiner etc?

    Asked by Joanne on 5th Jan 2022
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    Sanding or Planing

    I have a raised bed made of railway sleepers (it's been there years). It seems to have moved slightly and the garden gate now catches and can't be opened without real force. Should I sand or plane the railway sleeper? Or the gate?

    Asked by Sal on 10th Aug 2021
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    Wood undercoat before satin wood

    I have arranged for someone to paint my h/s/l and the ceiling as I have health issues I can’t do it myself. I said do the woodwork myself I can manage that. I have 2 bannisters on my stair one has been up for years and well painted over the other is new and been painted once by my partner, he didn’t use primer and the painter who is coming said I’d be better using it before doing the satin wood. Do I need to undercoat every where doors skirtings etc or just the bannister? And do I sand it down first? Thanks

    Asked by Gillian on 4th Aug 2023
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    Frozen condensation pipes

    What can lead to a frozen condensate pipe? How can I fix this issue?

    Asked by Cheryl on 19th Feb 2021
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    Advice on system boilers

    Hi there, I’m wondering what is the best system boiler on the market? Or which are some of the best system boilers? What are the benefits of a system boiler? What can I expect specifically to improve if I were to buy a more premium quality system boiler as opposed to a regular or budget option? Thanks!

    Asked by Heather on 13th May 2021
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    Toilets out of use during a bathroom fitting

    When having a new bathroom fitted, will the toilets in my home be out of use until the work is complete? Will it only apply to one floor for example? I am just thinking about how the pipework could be affected by the installation work and what exactly will be involved. Thanks for your time!

    Asked by Jenny on 14th Jul 2021
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    How much to plaster and tile a small bathroom?

    Hi how much would it cost for plastering & tiling a small bathroom?

    Asked by Lindsey on 23rd Jul 2020
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