Recent content by edfish

Thanks for taking the time to reply tony1851, much appreciated.

Hi all, I need to install a 152 x 152 x 23 universal column (UC) at right angles to existing wooden floor joists. This is to help support a spiral staircase leading up to the new loft conversion. I'll be checking with the SE, but just wondered if anyone has done this. What's the standard...

Nstreet: thanks for your reply. Yes, it was paint designed specifically for concrete that was used which makes it annoying :cry: Gonefishing: thanks for the advice. I'll give your suggestion a try and see how it goes. :wink:

Hi, hope this is posted in the right area. I had external tiles on my front and back house steps. These were recently removed as they'd become loose and generally unsightly. My idea was to treat and paint the concrete steps white. Steps were duly cleared of all flaky material using a stiff...