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Masonry
Porcelain, laminate or vinyl: which flooring to choose and how much material to calculate

Real differences between porcelain stoneware, laminate flooring and SPC vinyl flooring, the slip-resistance class each room requires and the material margin for each.

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Renovations
What cleaning products a building site needs: degreaser, paint stripper and air freshener

When to dilute a site degreaser, why to test the stripper first in an inconspicuous spot and how to remove residual solvent odour.

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Plumbing
What air conditioner power do I need for the room's m²?

How to calculate a split unit's power from square metres, ceiling height and orientation, and what else to consider before quoting the installation.

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Carpentry
What size of interior door do I need? Leaf widths and building opening

Standard leaf widths in Spain, how big the building opening must be relative to the leaf, and which boards to use depending on the furniture or trim to be made.

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Electricity
What circuit breaker and RCD do I need for the consumer unit?

How to choose the circuit breaker amperage according to cable size, when an RCD is rated 30 mA and how to calculate the ICP from the contracted power.

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Glazing
What hardware a frameless glass enclosure needs

Difference between glass hinge, U-profile and spider fitting, and why spider drilling must be done before tempering.

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Plumbing
What taps to choose for bathroom and kitchen, and what to check before installing them

Single-lever or two-handle, concealed or exposed: real differences between types of tap and why the thermostatic mixer isn't just a whim.

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Plumbing
What drain diameter does each bathroom fixture need?

Drain diameters by sanitary fixture, when an interceptor trap or manhole is needed, and why the 2% minimum slope is non-negotiable.

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Plumbing
What electrical circuit does an air conditioner need?

Why air conditioning needs a dedicated electrical circuit, and what cable size and circuit breaker correspond depending on the unit's power.

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