How easy is it to change a single plug socket into a double one also is it easy to install an extra socket?
and is it better to fit skirtingboards after the plasterer has done the room or before I will be fitting the architrave around the door before he plasters so its neat but unsure on skirtingboards
I dont want the boards to stick out beyond the arch

 

Very easy as a double is still fed by the same amount of cables. All you need to do is chase the wall, and get a double back socket fitted

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also is it easy to install an extra socket?

It is easy depending on what you want to do, if you want to hide the cables (I assume you do whilst it is being plastered) then just chase a path in the wall to run to where you want the other socket

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Originally Posted by scoobyverysoon

and is it better to fit skirtingboards after the plasterer has done the room or before I will be fitting the architrave around the door before he plasters so its neat but unsure on skirtingboards

dont think there is much difference to be honest, although I would do it along with the architrave so before

 

I see - for the brand new socket do I feed off the single socket is that what they call a spur?

 

yep. you could also run the power under the floorboards but that is a major pita especially when you have a plasterer in.

Ive just done one in my garage, although the cable isnt hidden as its the grey block and it doesnt need to be hidden.

Dont forget though, adding an additional socket has to be done by a part p approved electrician, unless of course it was put in many years ago

 

 

oh and use the correct wire as well but your part p electrician will know

 

Yeah its either 6 or 8mm isnt it

 

dont listen to him ^^^^

dont bother putting on your arcs or skirts before plastering

take it from me im a joiner

 

I was only saying if you are doing one you may as well do the other


you done 51st gates yet

 

dont know, cant remember, however your part p will know

Depending on how old your existing wires are though, I think you need to have the new colour codes so if the old wiring is very old then I dont think you can add to it without a rewire (unless you get hold of some of the older cable )

again though your part p electrician can advise

 

why in the other rooms ive always put the arc on and hes plastered to it making it nice and neat if he plasters first the wall will be higher then my wood


also 1 wall needs taking to the brickwork as the plaster is loose in most places

 

i wouldnt do them before pastering tbh
much easier afterwards

but im a women so dont listen to me lol

 

Agreed

If you have the skirtings on before any plastering, they WILL get covered in plaster, meaning either sanding them down afterwards or whiping them whilst the plaster is still soft
Put them on after the job is done, and the walls are painted, and the finish will be miles better dude (trust me, im a painter and decorator, well almost )

Right gonna jump in the bath for a wallo

 

Whats this DIY SOS already?

 

Masking tape my good friend - done it for 3 rooms but this rooms is diffrent as what concerns me is the skirting boards sticking out past the arch if you get what I mean

 

you should put extra sockets into the ring circuit, then use 1.5mm, if its a spur then 2.5mm , sure thats right moneys will know
remember all socket wiring goes directly down the wall from the socket and under the floor!!!!

 

you trying to upset him

 

 

morning all

 

Morning spammers

 

Im having plaster problems ATM one wall is fooked right to the brick

 

are you regretting starting it now

 

it was fine until I pulled the paper off the window wall then its gone **** up from there

im not sure if I should wack the browning on the brick ready for the plasterer to scim or just let him sort it

 

let him sort it, that way when things crack off you can blame him

 

Get Zip Dave in - he'll knock the wall down for you no problem

 

then ask pete to do a partition wall actually no, think he is still doing some gates

 

Having crappy noodles for dinner

 

saw your wedding pics on FB jay - top stuff - where was it?

 

feeling tired today