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Hello all, Hoping to get some advice please. My daughter will be moving into a bedroom to the rear of the property. The room is quite narrow and not exactly long. So putting a single bed/high sleeper along the length of the room is going to take up way too much space. So we’re thinking of...

Hello all, Just wondering if I could get some advice please. I am planning on laying laminate flooring on a concrete floor. The current floor doesn't seem too bad as far as moisture is concerned. However, as a precaution, I would like to go with some form of underlay with a moisture barrier and...

Hello all, Desperately in need of some advice please (would also put my mind at ease too). Currently in the process of re-plastering my front room and after removing all of the old plaster, unfortunately we have found a few areas of damp. One is on the chimney face (which we may remove) and...

Hello all, just wondering if anyone has used Jackoboard as a tile backer? If yes, how did you get on? Any hints/tips? I plan to use it on a primed brick wall. Will be applied with the appropiate adhesive and after the bond has set, mechanically fix with suitable screws and washers. The tiles...

Hello all, I have been doing a little research and just wanted some reassurance from experts/professionals. The new plaster that will need painting is in the living room, kitchen and bathroom ceiling. I have been advised and read that contract matt emulsion is best and to dilute with water at...

Hello all, I seem to be in a dilemma with the tiler and tiling my bathroom. First of all, things to bear in mind are that the walls are slightly damp and I have gone for porcelain tiles. The walls have been treated with a damp proof course but I have been advised any previous damp may remain...

Hi all, I am planning on doing some work in the kitchen/bathroom and it’s possible that there are some slight damp issues. I plan on getting the issue treated and then either plaster straight onto the wall or use plaster or MR boards/batons. If I go down the board route, I want to ensure I...