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Thanks folks. The brickwork and joints are the same colour. I guess its the normal pointing method to use.Thanks again

Hello to all.My victorian flat requires re-pointing. The bricks are red engineering bricks, with very tight motar joints. I am trying to find info on 'bag rubbing the brickwork with mortar incorporating a red die, followed by coating with boiled linsead oil. Is this the correct method, or Have I...

Can someone help, I want to lay hardwood floorboards in a bathroom, but I can not seem to find any info on laying, sealing, and care of floor. Am I to believe that you can not treat hardwood timber for use in bathrooms. Any ideas?