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    can self levelling be put on top of self levelling

    Probably nothing fixed so no tiles. Im quite keen on the vinyl laminate. I like laminate nice and easy to install however ive only worked with laminate mdf type not the vinyl so I hope its not any harded than the normal laminate. I bet now I've said that I will struggle. Can evo stik waterproof...
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    can self levelling be put on top of self levelling

    I have had my quary tiles lifted to find crumbling top layer of concrete underneath concrete was ok. Its the been screeded with sand and cement left overnight to dry and next day its had laybond screedmaster ultimate put over it. I have a few concerns 1.the council did not use a dpm under the...
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    hallway floor problems

    Thanks for the help and advise do you know why the quarry have dipped and sound hollow in areas
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    hallway floor problems

    Its a float or floor ontop im not sure what that means im sorry could you explain. Also are the concrete, ashpalt and screed 3 different options I can go to correct it ? How much would it cost roughly the hallway is 4m long and 1.2m wide also the is a small pantry max 1m squared I dont think...
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    hallway floor problems

    Think the house is 70 80 yrs old. I agree the quarrys are not solid . Il try lift a quarry to confirm if soil or concrete. Will the dpm be the first thing I see if one is used. What would it look like and where would it be positioned and how deep. Thanks again for your help and advise
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    hallway floor problems

    Think the house is 70 80 yrs old. I agree the quarrys are not solid . Il try lift a quarry to confirm if soil or concrete. Will the dpm be the first thing I see if one is used. What would it look like and where would it be positioned and how deep. Thanks again for your help and advise
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    hallway floor problems

    Hi I live in a council house and we want some flooring in our hallway. We are not sure yet what were gonna have but either be vinyl laminate or tiles. The house currently had tiles in the hallway laid on top of some other small orange tiles. The proper tiles were dipping near entrance and in few...
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    hallway floor problems

    Hi I live in a council house and we want some flooring in our hallway. We are not sure yet what were gonna have but either be vinyl laminate or tiles. The house currently had tiles in the hallway laid on top of some other small orange tiles. The proper tiles were dipping near entrance and in few...
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    finishing underside of upvc interia window sill board

    I did this looks better than b4 I think
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    finishing underside of upvc interia window sill board

    Is there anything I can do to hide the wood underneath the upvc window sill or any other solutions to make it look more better. I was thinking of plastic corners and scribing to fit the wall. Can I close it up or would it cause any problems ie wood could rot Thanks for uour time for reading...
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    Laminate flooring and use of Dpm or vapour barrier

    Ok I have almost finished installing I did use a dpm over the fireplace and used some tape to secure ot to the floor. I did have a dipped floor board which I covered with exteria ply and extra fibre board. So I hope its ok, tbh I wanted to lay the floor so if needed to be pulled up it cn be done...
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    Question regards undercutting door and frame

    hi i believe this is the most preferred method of installing laminate flooring when it comes to door frames. I have a few questions 1. is if it take this approach will I have to remove anything off the locking mechanisms and have to use glue? Or is this not the case? I ask as Im...
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    Laminate flooring and use of Dpm or vapour barrier

    http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-1000-Gauge-Black-Damp-Proof-Membrame-4x3m/p/152858 1. Will this be suitable for the dpm application for the fireplace concrete floor? 2. It has more than what I need. Can I use it for the concrete sections upstairs or will it cause damage as you have advised...
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    Laminate flooring and use of Dpm or vapour barrier

    http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-1000-Gauge-Black-Damp-Proof-Membrame-4x3m/p/152858 Thanks so just to confirm the upstairs areas which have the concrete areas just like downstairs will not need damp proof membrane i only need it on the concrete areas downstairs is that correct? I have found...
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    Laminate flooring and use of Dpm or vapour barrier

    Thank you does it need to be put up behind the skirt? I dint want to remove the skirtingboard as its painted. Also would the dpm need overlap onto the wooden floor board or end on the concrete section? And finally would dpm or vapour barrier be better. Also does this only apply for ground...
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    Laminate flooring and use of Dpm or vapour barrier

    Hi I have fibreboard underlay in the instructions for the underlay it states if using this product on ground floor you should also use vapour barrier or damp proof membrane beneath the underlay. The ground floor is wooden floor boards and there are 2 rooms I need to do. There is a small section...
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    hiding join on worktop edging

    Would a crayon be more perminant? Also wood yards have a special wax crayon should I use that type or will normal crayon be ok. How are they different
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    hiding join on worktop edging

    The edging has been fitted wrongIt should have been fitted over the top slightly and then filed and sanded flush I did do it that way. The edging is a white material on top a brown wood, the line I can see is the thickness of the edging the brown bit. I will try a crayon or perminant...
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    hiding join on worktop edging

    What can I use to hide the brown line .not sure if colourfill will help as there is nothing for it to sit in
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