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Thanks again. What product would I use to cover the box? Cement or something similar I assume but could do with some advice please.

Thanks Johnny. Sounds like a good plan. I'll order some 5mm thick plywood from Wickes and build a 'box' which I'll screw / glue to the floorboards. Would there be any need to fill with foam?

A plasterer I'm not but I'll give something a go. Would be a lot easier for me to replace with new skirting boards!

What about expanding foam. Could I use that? My question about plaster is whether I should use mortar or something else?

Thanks. One of my concerns is that you can see the floorboards go right inside the gaps too. Unfortunately, I don't have any scrap bit of plasterboard and don't fancy buying a whole sheet. What would I use to plaster over the holes once I've put a brick or two inside?

Hi All, Below are some images of our dining room wall where all the skirting board has been removed as it is not wanted. This has left two large gaps either side of the chimney breast which I'd like to repair. The larger gap is approx. 30cm wide, 10cm deep, 8cm high. We want to wallpaper over...

Thanks for the reply opps. I'm pretty sure it was an oil based finish but the last time the windowsills were decorated was years ago. Nowadays I tend to only use water based as the drying time is faster and the cleanup of the brushes is so much easier!

I've got some Ronseal 2-pack epoxy wood filler but thought that may be a bit over the top but I'll take your advice and use that.

Thanks Andy but what filler would I use as the chips aren't very deep (primer plus a couple layers of top coat deep) at all and I was concerned that any kind of wood filler wouldn't have enough depth to 'grip'?

Hi All, Some of the paint on our indoor windows sills has chipped off and I'd rather not have to strip the paint off the entire sill. What do you pro's suggest as to the ideal method repair? Cheers Daz

Thanks. I've ordered a couple of tubes and will let you know how it goes!

Thanks very much. Never thought of that. Does it bond to both the block surface and the sand / cement mix underneath?

Hi All, We have steps leading out from our back door which are made from block paving. A couple of these blocks have come loose and I'm looking for advice on how to secure them. Strangely, when I look under the loose blocks there appears to be no cement stuck to them. Can anyone offer some...

I was thinking about that but I'd prefer to own a tool, even if it'll only be used once or twice a year.

that would ruin all the walls and turn it into a nightmare of a job. 1947 house with skirting boards to match...non starter!

Hi All, I want to undercut my skirting boards to fit laminate flooring. Can anyone recommend a make & model to look for? Nothing too expensive as it won't see a lot of use after the bedroom has been done. Thanks Daz

The doors are around 50mm above the floor. I think I'm going to lay the boards tight against the plinth as the tongue on the boards are only about 3mm wide and wouldn't show. I'll leave an expansion gap on the wall opposite the wardrobes.

Hi All, I've removed the carpet & underlay from our bedroom and want to install laminate (Quick Step unless someone tells me otherwise). We have a floor to ceiling built in wardrobe and as per the diagram below my first row will be laid against the base plinth as this is the longest straight...

Hi All, After much hard work removing old paint from my staircase I should be in a position on Monday to start staining with Liberon water based stain in dark oak. Once this has dried, I'll be using Bona lacquer, probably two coats will be needed. The question I have is, given that the Bona...