Recent content by Leon125

Thanks again Grinch. And yes, it was a really hot day (earlier on this year). So it sounds like I shouln't have taken so long over the first coat. It might have been a little over 30 mins, not by much. Daft question I know but shouldnt it all eventually dry out to the same level eventually ? I...

Thanks Grinch that's really helpful (y). Ive included examples of the sort of thing Im trying to fix. Figured some filler would help, but definitely good to know about the mist coat bit. Presumably a 50/50 water ratio would be ok here ? (Not applied mist coats before) Or...Could I just use...

Hi, When plastering, sometimes, even after 2 coats, there are unfortunately small gaps/dents. So I figure the best thing to do is mix a small batch and use a small trowel to patch up where the gaps are. Am I right in thinking patching up gaps only needs one coat however ? And that there is no...

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Many thanks SFK, Old Salt and sircerebus666 (especially about not going round the house with muddy shoes !). Old Salt, yeah I think I'm going to do that - would have got a pick axe were it not for the mad queue outside b&q. Going to wait for another great british downpour and make a start on...

Thanks conny and Tigercubrdier. Conny - yes that's probably the first thing I'll do - get a pick axe and just disturb as much of the soil as I can. It does seem to be packed quite hard. Tigercubrider - It was more hope than expectation. The soil seems about 8-10cm above the adjacent concrete...

thanks sircerebus666 and Notch7 (knew it was a long shot) Beer option sounds great - but I suspect it'll be option 1. :cool: appreciate your help lads Leon

Hi, Looking at the pic - if you imagine the left hand side as driveway and the right hand side as what was a load of bushes before I removed them, so its now soil with some stones in between. I'd basically like to clear the soil away. No plans for any further bushes/plants etc. Just want...

Thanks Benny - appreciate you clarifying (and reminding me I need to wash my car - even in these corona-times).

Cheers GlenBoy

Hi, Would welcome any advice on this. I've stripped the wallpaper (its a small internal room) and have looked a few YouTube videos. I'm going to start with one small wall. So the plan is to apply pva adhesive (1:5) to this wall and wait 24 hours or so. Tomorrow, I'll get some plaster and mix...

Hi oldbutnotdead. Thanks that is great info in particular about possibly where I can get replacement boards. Your breakdown for a plan ahead is really appreciated and I can use this to progress. Now about the underlay, I'm only going by what was in the space between the kitchen and living room...

Thanks very much for the reply Foxhole. Fair enough, its just that we are talking about less than a quarter of the room here (where laminate is damaged). Appreciate you've given us a clear answer but is taking up the whole floor my only option even when 75% of it is just fine i.e literally no...

Hi, Would welcome any thoughts on the below. Other than laying down some sticky vinyl panels on a floor over some underlay tiles I have no experience in things flooring but here goes... A while ago I had an issue where a broken dishwasher meant water ran through under the floor of the kitchen...

Understood - and thanks once again.