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Many thanks Simplesteve for replying. I will score the ply and sbr everything. Yes, I could add another layer of plaster board but the height of the basin is currently at the max based on the plumbing underneath but yes that would be the safer bet. Thanks again for replying and all your help...

Many thanks for replying simplesteve. I'll go for the Mapei non flexible adhesive if it makes no real difference and I have a screwfix near to me. Yes, the tiles are not good quality as I discovered when I opened the box for inspection:( and they are not from the major diy outlets..ahem!! The...

Hello all, Quick question. I am replacing the tiles in my new build flat (2002) bathroom from the exiting 195mm x 245mm tiles to 200mm x 100mm. The area to be tiled (please see photo) will only be lightly splashed by the water from the basin and is currently in plasterboard which needs to be...

Many thanks again Wayners. So I'll sand back to a smooth surface removing as much of the flaking paint as possible (not the sandstone) then two coats of zinsser cover stain. I'm guessing I don't need a separate undercoat as the zinsser cover stain is an undercoat? Then a denib. Finally, Zinsser...

Many thanks for replying Wayners. The gloss is on masonry (sandstone decorative mouldings) I think. I am almost sure this was done many years ago with a stabilising solution then 2 coats oil based undercoat then gloss. For many reasons, the paint has been left unattended for over 10 years and...

Hello everyone, I am just about to start painting the exterior of my house and would like to cover the old flaking gloss paint with a water based masonary paint. I plan to sand the old gloss paint but was wondering what type of undercoat (if any) I should use. i.e water based or oil based before...

Many thanks for replying. I bought Bond It (product code BDH040) and in fairness it states 1:1 mix. I really wanted first hand opinions from users of SBR to what ratio they personally use. I know a few builders who in the past have varied the manufactures suggestions to suit there own style with...

Just a quick question following on from a previous post. I am intending to tile onto a concrete floor with minimal adhesive residue from the previous floor tiles. I have been advised to seal the floor with SBR and I would like the best advice for the ratio of SBR to water ratio. I think it...

Hello All, I am planning on retiling my bathroom with porcelain tiles 600mm x 300mm roughly 4sqm. The floor is concrete and roughly 22 years old with no hairline cracks or any cracks through the existing ceramic tiles. I managed to remove the old ceramic tiles 300mm x 300mm and scrape the old...

Thanks Andy, I remember 25 years ago a old boy said to me failure of silicone sealant is mostly due to the added colour and clear is better. I have a black shower tray and white brick size tiles. Initially, I thought maybe black silicone sealant against the white tiles but that may be asking...

Many thanks for replying. I thought silicone would be better but may I ask one last question. Is clear silicone longer lasting or is there no difference. Kind regards

Hello everyone, Just a quick question. I am installing the first level of tiles around my shower tray. I intend to leave a gap of about 3-4mm between the tile and shower tray. Should this be filled with grout or in my mind silicone which would allow some flexibility between the shower tray and...

Hi everyone, I have started to decorate the exterior of my house and I noticed the exterior gloss paint has crazed on the window sills and masonary stone work around front door. On the larger flat areas such as the window sills I used the blow torch to strip back to the masonary. I have now come...

Many thanks for replying Undertrained. The swivel scared me because there is no instructions to ' adjust to your requirements and tighten' which seemed to leave the back door open to long term failure. Yes, I was concerned about blockages. My current bath already has installed what I believe...

Hello everyone, I am thinking of installing this in my new bath and wanted to see if anyone had any experience of this unit and I also have a few questions in general. 1. The unit swivels at the base for easy connection to the waste pipe. Do you think it may leak after a few years where it...