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existing cellar, removed flags, and dug a further few inches Which would be better option? 1) rubble first then put sand on top and level. Then put Visqueen Damp proof membrane 300MU black sheet, then kingspan insulation. On top of the kingspan insulation I then lay the T & G moisure...

Hello! We've just bought our first house and are currently refurbishing our attic bedroom. It's a Victorian terrace. It's been a bedroom since before we/previous owners have lived there, but it was very boxed in. We're taking the eaves back so we have more space up there, but the floor in the...

We have had an extension on our house and have bought the same laminate flooring that already exists and flows through the hallway, dining room and living room. We now have a new, 5x6m kitchen/diner extension (open plan to living room with existing laminate) which we want the same laminate to...

Hi all, Just had a new 65mm 4-1 with fibre screed laid on top of UFH through the downstairs of our house. We need to live with it for a while before we put the final floor down and I'm after advise on the best thing to avoid the dust that comes from walking on it. I have heard of two options...

Hello, A plasterers question but how do you finish a plastered wall to a tiled floor in a bathroom? Is there a certain bead to use, leaving a small gap between tile and bead or do you normall skim all the way down to the tiles? Thanks

Hi, Installing a new kitchen, not 100% by myself but figured I could fit base units not problem. Until I hit a problem.. Found the highest point on the floor and started installing the kitchen along the back wall (U shaped kitchen) only problem is now I have got to the end I have a 18cm gap...

Hi Wondered if anyone knows of a sealant for vinyl floor tiles please - to seal the seams between the tiles and at the corners ? I've had a look at various sites but can't find anything suitable. Thanks

I’m currently doing an extension up on my house & im doing the majority of the work myself. I’m about ready for the screed to go down - there are a lot of different opinions about this. Do I need to PVA the floor first? Is this worth while doing or do I just crack on with the screeding? Thanks

Hi, tried this on builder’s talk, no replies so thought I’d try it here. A question from a newby. Floor under the fridge v uneven. If I use self levelling screed will it: A. stick to wooden baton? B. Set if one area is about 3-4cms deep? I only want to cover about 1sq m Thanks.

hello, a question from a newby. Floor under the fridge v uneven. If I use self levelling screed will it: A. stick to wooden baton? B. Set if one area is about 3-4cms deep? I only want to cover about 1sq m.

Hi there, I am looking a laying vinyl plank flooring (Quick Step Click) in my lounge. I plan to put down 18mm ply as I want to soundproof impact noise to the floor below. I presume this will make a difference or is there something better to use? Which ply would be best to use? Exterior, then...

I am planning to build a garden room/man-cave 3x7 meters. The constructions will be timberframe fully insulated so it can be used in the winter time as well. To build the base I will dig 10 concrete posts with a 4x4 treated graded beam across them. On that I will lay 4x2 timber frame with 18 mm...

I've recently bought my first house and am very new to doing DIY. I've just about finished painting and looking to get carpet down asap, however one of the bedrooms has a very squeaky floor. There was laminate on top, and the floor is chipboard. There's a couple of places where the previous...

About to start a kitchen upgrade. Current 1900s house has the old flagstone floor. Its holding a lot of moisture and I'm finding slugs between the flagstone floor and vinyl. Sick of it, so I'm deciding on a new concrete floor. What are the steps to install a new concrete floor (then tile...

Hi, hoping you guys can help. Installing a low level quadrant shower tray in a bathroom refurb. I assume that the floor tiling goes in after and will need to be cut to a curve to fit around the tray? (probably a stupid question!) Previously run flooring under shower tray but that was using a...

Currently refurbishing a old terrace house. The kitchen floor (house built in1906) is a stone floor(currently covered by vinyl flooring/lino) and it gets damp, what is the fix/solution to repair or cover this.

I'm looking to sort out the concrete floor in the garage, which is dusty but otherwise clean. A sealer of some kind would do in the first instance; anything that will allow me to brush or wipe the surface clean. There seem to be hundreds of options out there (example), so looking for some...

I know this is a kitchen section but wondered if you could help with a bathroom question as I think this will be the best place. I’m replacing the bathroom floor with 25mm ply in preparation for the new bathroom being fitted. I can’t get 25mm marine grade at a reasonable price so I’ll be using...

so im converting a bedroom to a bathroom and as part of that im taking up the floor boards what would be the best subfloor to lay before tiling bearing in mind i want to keep the floor as thin as possible to avoid as much as possible aheight change between hall and bathroom if ply then tile...

Hi everone We have tried to paint our floorboards and have used draughtex and caulk to fill the gaps to give a smooth finish and stop draughts. However, after a few months cracks have begun to appear in the paint between the boards. What can I do to fill the gaps better to prevent cracks...