Search results

I need to go back and dbl check it. The boards are okish I think (complete flooring novice here..) but the have been cut for services, relaid, nailed etc. When there was skirting boards on, the skirting boards met the floor at one end of the room, but there was a 1-2cm gap in the middle...

Wanting to put some sort of wooden flooring in a an old flat. I am getting a bit overwhelmed with all the different options out there. Here is the situation: First floor flat with original wooden floorboards. 2 rooms and small hallway to be done. Rooms have had skirting boards removed to...

Also - the bricks above the metal lintel were sagging like hell (understandable after nr 100 yrs) and its the first time I have done such a job - so I probably got a little worried about the massive hole int he wall!

You havent tested the solidarity of my pile of bricks! Plus - at the time - I wasnt sure if the 'common' bricks I got were strong enough - but it seems that wont matter for this size of job.

np - thanks! Will pull out the air brick and get on with it. Someone remember to dig out this thread in 10 years time when I am back asking about removing salts from the chimney breast plaster :D

hehe - yep my plastering is as good as my brick work - hence I am getting a real plasterer to skim the entire room and fix that mess! That was my first ever brick laying experience - can you tell? cool - I will try and tease it out. The soot and debris was mainly from me ripping the rest out...

Hi, I know there are a few threads on this, but want to double check some work I am currently doing. Context: Old (1929) semi D type building with 4 own door flats (as constructed) Living room contained original fireplace with back boiler. Heating system completely replaced with new gas combi...