Recent content by Iara

Hello, I've just done a patch test on our stairs which have many layers of poorly applied paint, as I was looking into restoring them back to wood. Our house is built early 1950s for reference. While paint stripping, I found a couple layers of white emulsion, then a semi gloss cream coloured...

Hello all, We've just gotten a survey report back on our 1950s house's concrete floor. The survey states we have Class 3 (on the lower end) levels of sulphate present in our floor, due to the use of red ash common in buildings of the time. This could lead to damage in the future if the levels...

Okay, we might end up going with this contractor then since he's been working in this area for many years and should have the right knowledge and experience. Thank you. We don't have extreme floor issues, we mainly want to make sure that there isn't going to be problems stemming from a possible...

Thanks, I think I used the wrong terminology. He is a contractor who sends off the sample to a lab. Would you say taking one single sample is common/good practice? I've read in other forums they usually take 3 samples at different points of the floor.

Hello, I was wondering if anyone can help me with their expertise and knowledge about getting a survey for sulphate attack on concrete floors. We have been getting quotes from different surveyors for this and one of them has come back at £300, he has good reviews and comes off professional and...