How to put in this flooring?

[HERTS P&D]

I hope this goes better than the block paving you done.



Andy

 

[Keitai]

Went ok. The insulation underneath has disintegrated so used a few scraps. Does the carpet grip stuff go right on the edges?

They'd best get a new shower now

 

[foxhole]

Leave the gripper , carpet fitter will replace where he needs it .

 

[HERTS P&D]

Jesus wept.

Andy

 

[Charlie George]

Are you going to put an ACO drain in that gap? will help with shower issues.

 

[Keitai]

I cut the bulk of the old flooring out with a circular saw, but obviously couldn't go right up to the end with skirting. Is all u can do is cut the end bit with a handsaw?

Regarding carpet gripper as I'm just taking the carpet up in a small corner then putting it back I'm responsible for putting it back. So I guess hammer it back into the far edge

 

[JohnD]

Is all u can do is cut the end bit with a handsaw?

Get a Multicutter.

This sort of thing

https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-emt300-qc-300w-electric-multi-tool-220-240v/622fx

The half-moon give the straightest cuts, but the "dagger" can go right into corners.

Find out where the pipes and cables are before you cut through them.

Saxton is a good source of spare blades. You will need them if you hit a nail.

The premium cutter brands try to bring out new designs that cheap blades won't fit.

Aldi and Lidl sometimes have cheap ones in their random special buys bins, and have a good refund policy if it goes wrong (important with cheap tools).

I use a Worx which was not expensive but has been fine.

if you are reflooring you will get much better results if you take off the skirting. In a modern house, fitting new is easy and cheap. In a period house, preserve the original carefully.

 

[JohnD]

 

[HERTS P&D]

I don't know why you just don't hire a tradesman.

Andy

 

[endecotp]

View attachment 207508 View attachment 207509 I cut the bulk of the old flooring out with a circular saw, but obviously couldn't go right up to the end with skirting. Is all u can do is cut the end bit with a handsaw?

Yes; or sometimes stitch-drilling can be an option.

Put the grippers back how they were. Normally about 5-10mm from the skirting.