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  1. S

    Taking bumps out traditional screed

    Hello, I have attempted to lay my extension sand and cement screed. On the whole it is not a total disaster however it is 20mm higher in one corner (in comparison to the opposite corner 5 metres away). Is there any way I can sand/grind this section down? Unfortunately self levelling compound...
  2. S

    Poor support for floor Joists

    I’ve purchased a house recently with no issues noted on the survey, we have begun the process of having a new kitchen and when the plumber has pulled the floor up to run some new pipes we have noticed the joists at the back of the house are poorly fitted at the back of the house and not sitting...
  3. Fishwalker

    Hallway plasterboard job walls not level

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  4. LisaYP

    Screed over safety floor in wet room

    Hi, I have a wet room, (made when i had a grant because of spinal problems) and in it the floor is safety flooring, like the kind Alto do but its grooved like an embossed pattern in it. Its not smooth which is my problem. I dont have the spinal problems anymore and want to put a shower tray and...
  5. S

    New toilet cistern not level

    Hi Purchase a new toilet and installing it but having issues with cistern not level. I’ve levelled the base as floor was out of level but the cistern is not level to the toilet. This only bolts on with two bolts (1 either side) and has a rubber washer in between the cistern and pan on the bolts...
  6. T

    Level threshold detail? Beam and block

    My first question is, my architect has not included a level threshold detail for my bifold doors. Can I differ from the drawing without having it approved? Can my BCI just approve a method? can someone explain or show me the detail for a level threshold? (Beam and block floor) I would’ve...
  7. D

    Need to level floor - Mix of concrete and boards

    Hi, I've just taken up some big horrible flags out of my kitchen that were laid on an inch or so of cement (still to do under kitchen units). I plan to put laminate down but the surface is going to need levelling. There is a concrete section, boarded section (little uneven) and some channels...
  8. GoodOne

    Contract Taps to Level Basin Taps

    Hi, Is it possible to replace/remove the contract taps (the top parts) to the lever types? So that I don't need to change the whole taps. THanks,
  9. R

    Shimming Floor Joists

    Hi all. My 1st floor bedroom floor is wonky. Drops unto 40mm from edge to centre - looks like bowed joists. I'm loathe to sister each joists with new timber and someone suggested just shimming the joists - add a strip of wood to the top of each joist with varying thickness to create a level...
  10. S

    VITREX LASH TILE LEVELLING SYSTEM

    Hi I'm tiling a largish floor and was wondering if the level spacers are worth using. The tile are flat and i want a perfect finish.
  11. T

    Can you frame a partition wall on an uneven concrete floor?

    Hi All, I have a concrete floor which is pretty uneven, full of steep local dips and rises of more than 12mm, and far from level. I will be levelling it with latex or something, as it needs to be approaching SR1 for the floor covering. Some of the floor is newly laid (replacing excavated bit)...
  12. barnsley7

    how can i level concrete ground ready for an outdoor swimming pool?

    I've got this 12ft diameter x 80cm in height, outdoor metal framed swimming pool. The only possible location is on this 12ft x 12ft slabbed patio. (I say 12ft - when i got it out i measured it as 10ft but the box says 12ft, so that's confusing - unless these things expand?). Anyway, it slopes...
  13. dan smith

    run on underground drainage pipe

    Does anyone know wot setting I need on my level for the run on a underground drainage pipe? 0.9/1.8?? Any help would be much appreciated I have attached a picture as I'm a little bit confused?
  14. Gowardo

    Self leveling only a part of a concrete floor

    Hi guys, Hope you're all in good form :) My latest project in the house is leveling (and then covering with laminate flooring) my garage concrete floor. I think the best bet would be leveling compound as it's pretty uneven in parts. I have a couple of problems though: (Please see pictures...
  15. TedTrippin

    How flat/level should plasterboard be?

    Hi, My builders have finished plasterboarding our extension. The worst wall, the plasterboard is flat on the top half but then bows in towards the bottom. When I put a spirit level on the wall the bottom is about 9-10 mm in. I told the builder I wasn't happy and didn't expect such a huge...
  16. M

    Uneven concrete/bitumen floor

    Problem: Tiling a kitchen floor. Half is covered in bitumen (from parquet floor). Half is a new concrete slab. There is a 35mm level difference across the floor and is fairly lumpy. Possible solution No.1?: Use latex self-levelling compound such as arditex na. BUT: I am slightly worried...
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