After some help and advice . . .
Am not an expert DIY'er but i'm making an effort. Having painted most of my new build house (after 4 years of living here!) we (she!) has decided that we want wooden (or laminate) flooring downstairs. Will be taking up the existing carpet but have a good quality underlay underneath it.
Several questions:-
1) Can i leave existing underlay down.
2) Do i need to put anything else under it.
3) What's the best way to cover the gap at the skirting boards, beading? Does wood to existing white gloss painted skirts look right or do i need to replce the skirting boards.
4) What kit do i need.
5) Will i survive this challenge or do you reckon i need to get an expert in.
6) Finally, we're looking at Ikea stuff, is there anywhere better.
Thanks in anticpation of your support,
NN.
Am not an expert DIY'er but i'm making an effort. Having painted most of my new build house (after 4 years of living here!) we (she!) has decided that we want wooden (or laminate) flooring downstairs. Will be taking up the existing carpet but have a good quality underlay underneath it.
Several questions:-
1) Can i leave existing underlay down.
2) Do i need to put anything else under it.
3) What's the best way to cover the gap at the skirting boards, beading? Does wood to existing white gloss painted skirts look right or do i need to replce the skirting boards.
4) What kit do i need.
5) Will i survive this challenge or do you reckon i need to get an expert in.
6) Finally, we're looking at Ikea stuff, is there anywhere better.
Thanks in anticpation of your support,
NN.