Recent content by Tyler Durden

Hello, I am looking into doing some of my first paving and patio laying in the next few weeks. I wanted to know if it was ok to lay a new slab path, with gravel edge onto an existing tarmac with inset concrete slabs area. Here is a picture of what I currently have: Thanks in...

There is currently no chimney breast, hence the need for a false one.

Thanks for the information, yes I will be getting a pro to fit it. Just out of interest what does this mean?

Can I install a balanced flue fire into a plasterboard chimney breast or wall?

Edward Norton was the actors name! Try Jack :roll: 8)

Ahhh, gotcha! :lol: :wink:

What's a Chimley?

Thanks for your advice. That looks like it will do the job. Have you got a web link for the item?

I have just finished laying a solid oak floor in the dining area of my Kitchen / Diner. I need to find a way to join this new floor to the existing tiled floor in the kitchen area. This threshold also includes the 15mm expansion gap which also needs to be covered. Can anyone help...

Thanks for the tips. I will be running away from the door, as this is thankfully a right angles to the existing boards. Is it best to start laying in a corner, or rather against one wall to avoid having to cut along the length of a board at both walls?

I'm not sure I follow you. Where do I lay the first board?

Thanks :D Any advice on making it look straight? Is it best to start in the corner that is most looked at?

Thanks for your advice, and will adjust my expansion gap as you have recommended. I am actually fairly happy with the mix of lengths I have got. I think it could have been worse. I have just had a count up from the first 6 packs I opened (I have a spare pack for overs): 26 x 500mm 36...

In short - - Do I need to sandwich anything between the two floors? - How do I make the floor look straight if the room isn't square? The Details- I am just about to attempt my first solid oak floor installation. The wood has been delivered, and is acclimatising to the room until...