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Take a look at one my threads where I did similar. Great fun isn't it? NOT! All looking good. Keep up the good work. :)

Today I managed to get another wall and a half done, but, I had to go to the shop to get some more grout. I purchased my goods, went home, used the first bag of grout and all went well, using my new grout float, then I opened the second larger bag, it being a 10kg over the smaller 3.5kg (cheaper...

It always makes me wonder why people insist on putting ptfe (polytetraflouroethylene) tape on compression joints. They need nothing on them! They work by the compression of a softer olive etc, being squashed (compressed!!) against the pipe itself, to create a watertight, gastight seal. Never...

just thought i'd bump this one back to the top saying as it was me a few years ago under a different name. :lol: How is it that I leave myself open to these projects? I must have a screw loose. :roll:

Well, I now officially hate grouting natural stone tiles. :x One wall done, took nearly two hours to do one small wall!!! wtf? Anyway, comparing the two, grouted and ungrouted:- Think I do prefer it grouted actually. :lol: Just 3 more to do so it's going to take longer...

I bought a 5ltr drum of HG. I'll probably use most, if not all of it. About to start some grouting tonight. I just can't sit around watching TV all night. Gives me an excuse to have a well earned beer after I finish each wall. Pity I wasn't doing an octagonal room!!!! Results and...

Hmm, never thought of that as I just log in to the last page each time!! LOL Doh!! As for your wife, I know what you mean. You can rest assured that the two weeks I promised it would take has now at least doubled, but I only do it when not at work or when I can be bothered. :lol: Just...

Strong work ethic? Me? I'm not sure about that. I wish I could be tidier when I work but for some reason, even though I try, I always make a mess. Is that typical of a DIY'er? :oops: I'm using HG Impregnator for the sealant, although technically it isn't a sealant. After applying one...

you'd be surprised. Especially for an ex-marine engineer! :lol: Tiles cleaned, and sealing tomorrow. Pics after the weekend hopefully if progress made. I feel I should spend some time with my 3yr old boy. Haven't spent much time with him recently. That's also what projects have to...

Well I hope you start to post pics and tell us about the project once underway. :D

Thanks for that. Always nice to know someone is looking in from time to time. I think the reason people post about projects is maybe the therapeutic aspect. It feels as if you're finishing each work day so it's all ready to start again. Kind of like putting all of your tools away cleaned and...