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Now then Mointainwalker, if you came at me with useful information such as the difference between "no insulation" and "10mm marmox insulation" regarding warm up times, thermal values, energy saving costs and height restrictions,, my answer to your question would be NO !! As regards a...

Hi there, Thanks for the detail but to help you get to the bottom of this, a little more info from you would help. From what i understand so far the fitter is completely at fault here and you should have the whole floor replaced at their cost or at least your money back. You should never be...

Your insulating boards mean greater efficency from your underfloor heating. 10mm marmox, ducker boards etc will be fine and only raise the floor height by 10/12mm including adhesive. Your door frames can be cut to accomodate and a door profile used for any height difference in doorways. 3mm...

If you have had a sand/cement screed installed you will need a DPM (damproof membrane) and a levelleing screed prior to installation of karndean. Your fitter should know this, why not ask him ? The preperation is of most imprtance with karndean/ amtico etc.

Hi ebaxter, I've read all previous comments regarding your flooring nightmare and have to agree from what i understand of it, that it's completely wrong !!! I understand you have a time scale but by moving on now i'm sure you will have problems later. You need to resolve it now even if it means...

Applying different finishes to and existing finish is always a dodgy business. But if you know your product is oil based then have a look at OSMO satin finish. Unlike ronseal or Sandolene as you call it, it does exactly what it says on the tin !! Joking aside, it is a quality product that does...

Firstly, there are services which can help in this situation and prove one way or another exactly who might be at fault and it's most often down to the fitter. The fitters are responsible for taking moisture readings, ensuring acclimatisation and providing the correct suitable subfloor and...

Hi Jason, strictly speaking you should lay a minimum 6mm ply, sometimes it can 12mm or more but it realy depends on the subfloor you have. Often original floorboards can be cupped or vice versa producing an uneven fix if you are nailing. I have, in the past succesfully secret nailed solid oak...

Just remove what you can, put some elbow grease into tho, it's not easy but most imprtant!! Don't use pva, use a neoprene primer (p131) as i said in the last post.

I think big-all's coment about the use of a straight edge might show you your subflloor is probably uneven, you can't tell if a floor is flat by looking at it, you have to check !! A few mm is enough to cause your laminate to bounce. Also what petest67 mentions about a peak being there sorta...

First of all you have to 100% sure of what the "yellow stuff" is so you can treat it properly. Once you know what it is you may be able to prime it then screed over it, you might also have to remove it depending on what it is !! You can't use masonry nails to fix to concrete, the best method...

Hang fire a bit !! The chipboard is, as we all agree a poor and cheap flooring product.. however !! the insulation underneath is a good idea whether it is attached to the chipboard (more common now) or laid between the joists prior to the chipboard. It will save you a fair bit in heating...

http://www.quick-step.com/europe/uk/en/range/name/linesse.aspx Linesse are narrow boards in different lengths by quick-step, quite expensive tho !!

Unfortunately you need to remove as much of the bitumen as you can either by scraping it off or using a machine, nothing sticks to it !! if you get most off you can apply a (neoprene primer) (google it) then your ready for a water based screed. For screed info visit www.f-ball.co.uk. there is...

Hi there, Does anyone know what the best fixings (wall plugs/screws) are to hang kitchen wall units to a dot n dab wall ? Plasterboard is 9.5mm onto concrete block !! Thanks for any advice..

It's fairly common to have to screed over a concrete slab to get within the levels woodfloordisigns mentioned. I would have the builder back to level the floor which is doable with just a sharp sand/cement screed. You will also have to lay a DPM (damp proof membrane) before laying a water...

Generally an engineered floor is preferred to solid when fitted over underfloor heating and your floor being only 10mm thick is ideal. Unilin patented their "uniclic" system which in my opinion is the best clic system out there and very good quality. The flooring you have is designed to be...

Your parquet floor should ideally be removed but...... i have covered them in the past with latex and water based screed (primed first) and fitted karndean and other floor types successfully, although,,, "with no guarantee".. only at the customers request. Your main aim i think should be...

The average clearance for a worktop from subfloor is 900mm, which comfortably accomodates all appliances (all of which should have adjustable feet, but not all have, so check before you buy) If you need to ply your floor (which you will if you are laying new floor in the dame direction) the ply...

Audivo, you don't have to agree with the info i have given here, but all you have achieved is to confuse the original post. You shouldn't disagree with anyone's comments unless you are absolutley 100% sure you know what you're on about. And it is apparant you don't. The advice i have given is...