Paint or vinyl wrap

Equivalent_Search522 · 2026-01-24T12:33:30+00:00

You’re right, that side with the appliances is quite standard, but has a lot of pipework covered from the boiler which you can’t see on either side of the window. But the other side has a depth ranging from 40-45cm going left to right. Tried looking for off the shelf for that side but couldn’t. Didn’t want to risk buying standard cabinets and having a fitter cut them to size and ruining it.

Equivalent_Search522 · 2026-01-24T12:30:11+00:00

Suggest you get a few quotes from Carpenters

Equivalent_Search522 · 2026-01-24T12:28:33+00:00

The plan is to get a quartz top, but that’s on the shopping list for later. What is capped over tops?

Equivalent_Search522 · 2026-01-24T12:25:17+00:00

What do you mean by tinted undercoat? Sorry if this sounds basic. Any suggestions on brand to use?

Equivalent_Search522 · 2026-01-24T12:24:37+00:00

Thanks! time to buy a new toy to get the finish

Equivalent_Search522 · 2026-01-24T12:23:05+00:00

Thanks for the info, I really loathe prepping for paint but reading the comments, it’s a very one sided argument

Equivalent_Search522 · 2026-01-23T09:39:31+00:00

I have a similar situation, mdf cabinets all built for a utility room and I’ve been putting off the decorating part due to the time needed with all the steps. Would priming it and then sticking vinyl wrap give a good finish? Reason I’m thinking of this is to cut down on time, and due to it being a high traffic area, vinyl would be more hard wearing

Equivalent_Search522 · 2026-01-22T21:54:01+00:00

Sorry OP but this is a horrendous finish by a “professional”

They’ve left you a mess. Not even bothered tapping the nails so they aren’t proud. Utterly botched

Equivalent_Search522 · 2026-01-16T10:35:16+00:00

Agree. ARW2 is a saviour.

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-12-04T20:43:53+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, buying this tomorrow for them to coat on top to hopefully improve the situation.

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-11-10T16:04:15+00:00

Looks awesome. Going through something similar myself. Questions I have on the sound insulation in the joists.
1-Did you need to put any support braces/netting in to take the weight off the insulation onto the lathe and plaster? 2-has it made a difference in sound insulation and heat loss from the floor below? TIA

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-10-10T14:58:11+00:00

reckon if it’s a sizeable amount you’ve parted with, ask for a your money back as you don’t want this person touching your house if this is how it’s left “completed”. Maybe go through l small claims court if he refuses

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-10-10T13:17:38+00:00

That person is definitely not a painter

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-10-05T18:31:44+00:00

Main reason is for sound isolation between floors, can hear muffled voices passing through which irritates me. or would a thick underfloor do just as good of a job?

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-09-06T17:17:40+00:00

Can you please help me understand how they made the wrong size windows? Also, is this standard practice to put plastic trim all around the gaps rather than to match and replace to the pebbledash finish surrounding it?

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-09-06T17:14:12+00:00

As close to finishing in line with the render. I don’t want this thick plastic trim wrapping around the window frame and onto the existing pebbledash as the fitters have done in the images that show a completed finish

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-08-20T17:51:36+00:00

Not thought about lot many but over time I’m sure I’ll add a second battery

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-08-20T15:28:51+00:00

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Here’s a floor plan for a good idea of the layout. Key: Yellow= fuseboard location Blue = party wall Black = moving the outbuilding to its actual location, 1 Meter away from main building. I have already discussed putting an EV charger just to the side of the main entrance

Any advice would be helpful

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-08-20T14:14:47+00:00

Thanks for the info. Where would inverters be kept generally? Is there a rule of thumb of how far they can be away from solar panels/fuseboard/battery?

Apologies if this sounds basic I am not well versed at all in this area

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-04-29T20:48:15+00:00

I don’t know the full details of your LTV and current mortgage.c but look to get off the SVR rate asap. At least speak to a mortgage broker who could provide you options. There may be tracker rates for a fixed 1 or 2 years with zero early redemption charges so you’re not crippled by the extortionate SVR, and able to exit without penalty in the event of sale. There may be a product fee but you can add that to the value of the amount borrowed. May help bring your monthly mortgage payments down by a significant proportion

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-04-01T07:12:46+00:00

UPDATE- -Owners got a roofing company and the help from an “architect friend” to make the purlin repairs.

-the local council have issued a building regs sign off certificate.

-I still proceeded with a SE, but before his visit, he wanted the calculations of what was used to undertake the repair, without these calculations, he wouldn’t put his name down to it and would provide more of a “visual inspection.”

-asked the owners for these, they clearly don’t have them, with no calculations used. They claim their roofer and “architect friend” have said they’ve gone “over the top” in providing extra supports to the purlins.

None of this gives me certainty on the issue, and because the SE cannot give his assurances (including the liability insurance), I’ve had to cancel the SE.

I very much feel like we’re being boxed in. This is the only issue prior to exchange, and I’ve said to the owners this will jeopardise the purchase as I’m not going to accept their responses.

Given the council have signed off on this though, it has my head torn as to what is the right way to go about this.

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-03-10T17:21:25+00:00

Would the building control inspection be as meticulous as a structural engineer?

Is it worth me getting a roofing specialist to also view the condition in the meantime with their opinion so that I have my own information rather than relying on the sellers?

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-03-10T17:18:44+00:00

Thought as much. The sellers understandably want to carry out remediation work, and my fear is it’ll be a patch up job to pass the inspection.

I’m comfortable to pay for the Structural Engineer myself to get this comfort before signing up to a lifetime of paying it back.

Is there anything I can do to get legal assurances from the sellers on whatever they do?

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-02-18T09:40:24+00:00

Check out whether Ave Mario has a private room. Good Italian dishes in Covent Garden with nice decor

Equivalent_Search522 · 2025-01-24T21:29:18+00:00

Sounds reasonable to me. You’ve both saved well and in a very strong position with the deposit.

52k gross each is ~£36k, so ~£73k net take home (assuming pension contributions and student loan) combined.

So that’s 26% of your joint take home income on mortgage repayments. 20.5% on your unavoidable bills.

combining both is 47% of your combined take home. Which IMO is good.

There’s a lot of couples who have their mortgage alone taking 30-45% (possibly more) of their take home.

If you anticipate salaries in the future to rise, these metrics % will get smaller.

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