Recent content by clairem14

Okay, thanks. Will check with them what they say.

Its 29.5 cm diameter. The glass is 26mm and they state it has to be supported by the same all the way round. So you think its possible to support it? What about sealing it? Silicon do the trick?? Thanks, Claire

I will have to see how well they clean up first then as currently they are black with all the years of coal on them! Do you have any ideas about covering the actual coal hole? I had the idea of putting reinforced glass into it so that you can walk over it and see into the beer and wine!! I...

I don't think there is much rising damp. I doubt there would be any point pulling up the cobbles and re-laying. I think it may be an idea I forget!

Can I ask for some expertise on the coal skuttle - the floor is the original cobbled floor, very nice feature! Do you think it will be okay to leave this as it is?

Okay, I am doing everything in my spare time so taking my time and not rushing. Its a christmas holiday job! Hope to buy everything before Jan though!! Thanks for your help.

Thanks, that really helps. Should I still use an underlay with a DPM in it or normal underlay work fine? Thanks again! Claire

Thanks for the reply and picture plstering. I am not sure what you mean by CasoLine mf ceiling Do you think I need to create a sub floor or can I do without? Also by latex the floors first do you mean floor leveling compound? Really appreciate your expertise! :wink:

It will be ventilated by window with vent. Radiator and then if we need to a dehumidifier. There is currently 2m30 but once the ceiling is lowered slightly?? 2m20? That was one reason not to create a sub floor to make sure plenty head height.

I am currently converting the cellar into a habitable room, whilst I have had a few builders in tell me different ways of doing it I am off on the following path. I would be grateful for any advice, pointers and what not to do as it is a very slow process at the moment. Ceiling - has been...