Search results

Thank you for response. Half the bathroom will be skimmed too, the other half tiled. I'm concerned the nailable plugs may end up proud of the plasterboard making it more difficult as the plasterers trowl will keep catching the nails. Sorry if there is an obvious solution to this but it's...

I'm looking to tile my bathroom with Italian porcelain tiles. The tiles are large and are 90x45 so perhaps heavier than your average tile. Because of this I was advised to remove the old lime plaster which was in places blown as if it didn't the tiles will just fall off. I've now removed all...

It was this stuff I have been using http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Construction+Materials/Insulation/Celotex+Insulation+Tape+48mm+x+50m/d210/sd2738/p32233

The previous tape I used which didn't adhere to wood or brick very well was celotex own branded tape.

I am looking for the next tape to use for sealing the joint between a VCL and the wall which is wood in some places and brick in other. The usual celotex jointing tape does not have the adhesion needed to stick to brick or wood. Only sticks to foil insulation board. What do people do about...

Chirpychippy and foxhole I just wanted to thank you, I have now built stud wall and fitted door liner. I am now just getting my old door stripped before I attempt to hang it but I'm happy with how my 1st attempt at doing this has gone so far. Still got to figure out the best way to...

I am renovating my bathroom and have pulled down the old lath and plaster ceiling. I live in a solid brick old Victorian house with a roof space which is just slates (no felt). I am wondering what type of plasterboard is best to use in my bathroom? I have looked at moisture resistant...

Thanks again fir comments. Interesting debate as I've heard many with your view on under floor heating and many that do like it. If I do go with it I plan to use insulation board to minimise heat loss downwards, to ensure all heat goes up through tiles. In terms of running cost my...

I don't want my floor to end up being too high and so removing floor boards and replacing with 18mm ply will mean when insulation boards and tiles are laid I'll have a lower floor. Can I ask why your not keen on electric underfloor heating?

To level my floor initially I've read about taking up floorboards and laying 18mm WBP ply board with wooden shims on the joists to level it. Would you recommend this?

Thank you for the advice. I do plan on having an electrician doing the wiring to the socket and thermostat etc. I have looked at the warmup backer insulation boards which go from 6mm up to 50mm as well as the a product call hardiebacker although I'm not sure this is an insulation board. I...

I am looking to lay under floor heating in my bathroom. The floor is just wooden floor boards and I plan to lay insulation/backer board, screw down and then lay the loose electric cable. I will then tile with a porcelain tile on the floor. My question is what is the recommended thickness...

I am looking to lay under floor heating in my bathroom. The floor is just wooden floor boards and I plan to lay insulation/backer board, screw down and then lay the loose electric cable. I will then tile with a porcelain tile on the floor. My question is what is the recommended thickness...

I am looking to lay under floor heating in my bathroom. The floor is just wooden floor boards and I plan to lay insulation/backer board, screw down and then lay the loose electric cable. I will then tile with a porcelain tile on the floor. My question is what is the recommended thickness...

Thank you once again, I've decided to go with 3x2 and a 4 1/4 inch lining. I'll trim the width if the lining and keep height the same. I think in sorted now and have a good idea how to go about this thanks to all your help. I'll report back on hopefully a successful project

I own a victorian solid brick house with lime mortar and soft bricks. The inside is lime plaster. Im completely renovating my property and I'm looking for some advice of what plaster to use in my bathroom and upstairs generally. Akthough ive ive had rising damp issues downstairs I have...

I own a Victorian 9 inch solid brick property with lime mortar, soft bricks and lime render and plaster. I'm looking to redo my bathroom in tiles but need to something to fill in large holes in plaster. I've always been told to stay well away from bonding or modern plasters as the...

Once of the treads on my staircase has fallen through. I suspect this happened be uses the tread was only ever initially nailed up from the bottom. So the tread had no structural support as such. I have one support joist going onto a steel and another support joist going into the brick wall...