Recent content by mika_98

Hello all, Hoping to get some advice please. My daughter will be moving into a bedroom to the rear of the property. The room is quite narrow and not exactly long. So putting a single bed/high sleeper along the length of the room is going to take up way too much space. So we’re thinking of...

Thanks, really appreciate it. I will look into foam options. One further question - Do I have to tape the joints on the underlay - If so, which tape would you recommend please?

Hello all, Just wondering if I could get some advice please. I am planning on laying laminate flooring on a concrete floor. The current floor doesn't seem too bad as far as moisture is concerned. However, as a precaution, I would like to go with some form of underlay with a moisture barrier and...

Hello all, Desperately in need of some advice please (would also put my mind at ease too). Currently in the process of re-plastering my front room and after removing all of the old plaster, unfortunately we have found a few areas of damp. One is on the chimney face (which we may remove) and...

Hello all, just wondering if anyone has used Jackoboard as a tile backer? If yes, how did you get on? Any hints/tips? I plan to use it on a primed brick wall. Will be applied with the appropiate adhesive and after the bond has set, mechanically fix with suitable screws and washers. The tiles...

Oh, this thread has, errm.... developed! Just to add some further background, after having conversations with local diy'ers (but not professionals), I was swaying more towards using using a diluted white emulsion for various reasons - 1) A initial coat of white paint would clearly show any...

Hi there, Thanks very much for the informative link. So a non-vinyl contract emulsion is what I will go for to begin with. Any brands in particular that stand out better than others?

Hello all, I have been doing a little research and just wanted some reassurance from experts/professionals. The new plaster that will need painting is in the living room, kitchen and bathroom ceiling. I have been advised and read that contract matt emulsion is best and to dilute with water at...

Hello all, I seem to be in a dilemma with the tiler and tiling my bathroom. First of all, things to bear in mind are that the walls are slightly damp and I have gone for porcelain tiles. The walls have been treated with a damp proof course but I have been advised any previous damp may remain...

Hi all, I am planning on doing some work in the kitchen/bathroom and it’s possible that there are some slight damp issues. I plan on getting the issue treated and then either plaster straight onto the wall or use plaster or MR boards/batons. If I go down the board route, I want to ensure I...