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Thanks for that. I already have a couple of packs of Karndean Palio core which is why I was thinking of using those. I have put plenty of both Karndean and Amtico glue down but I managed to get the Palio core from eBay as there is just the right amount. Why would glue down be better in this...

Did you use a primer on the tiles?

Thanks, I'll have a look.

I need to level our 2.5 x 1.5m porch so I can lay some Karndean rigid core flooring. The tiles are uneven so I need to get the floor level, what is the best primer and self levelling compound to use for this situation? The tiles are very well stuck down so I don't really want to take them up.

We have a double garage with a flat roof and a utility room behind which measures 8 x 5mtrs in total. It currently has a rubber covering but it has lifted in places and pools in others. I have just had a local roofer round to have a look and he suggested that it should have new boarding down to...

Because I need a smooth wall to paint. When I stripped the wallpaper off (Anaglypta) some of the paint was pulled off which leaves the wall very patchy.

I'm in the process of updating a 1971 house. I stripped the wallpaper of and it has left large areas of paint. I think it must have been put on as a base coat before wallpapering. I don't know what type of paint it is so not sure what to use to remove it. I have tried sanding a small area but it...

Thanks for that. I'm thinking I should not go for the quick dry one as I have three walls to do. Is it as good as they say or will I get some cracks coming through after a few months?

I am updating the lounge in our 1970's house and there are quite a few long cracks which need filling and there will be a smallish chase to fill. I stripped the wallpaper and coving off and have opened up the cracks with a shavehook. I have read on here that Toupret is one of the best fillers to...

Thank you, very much appreciated.

I'm in the process of updating a 1970s house. I will be fitting some new skirting boards and need some advice on which primer and paint to use. I will also be stripping the old architrave and skirting where it's in good condition. On our previous house I used Valspar eggshell and it was a...

The house was built by the previous owner who was a local builder at the time. As I understand it, a DPM became a regulation back in the 60s. I took the wall down between the kitchen and dining room so there is a slight difference in height so I don't want to use a self leveller as it will mean...

Thanks for that link, very helpful.

Hi I am going to be using 6mm NoMorePly on a concrete floor, will their adhesive bond it to the floor without any problems? It is a 1971 house so it's well cured. I assume I will have to clean it and maybe prime as well. Any advice on preparation gratefully received. I will be using this as...

I thought that may be the case. :(

I am reviving my thread as an update to what has happened and hopefully find a resolution to the situation. After the helpful advice I scraped off all the loose paint, gave it a good scrub with a hard brush and went over it with a softer brush to remove any dust. I did a mist coat then waited...

Okay, thank for that. Really appreciate all the advice. Will be getting the scraper out! Cheers

Thanks for your reply. I will do that. Would there be any advantage in using PVA diluted to help adhesion?

No they are just lifting off the wall. Some are bigger than others.

Hi We have a blockwork retaining wall which was smooth rendered then left for a year before painting with Sandtex smooth masonry paint. This was done last summer but a few weeks ago I noticed that it is bubbling in places, so I will be removing the bubbling paint before repainting. Is there...