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  • Nexus_6 27 Jun 2012 08:28:13 3,505 posts
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    I wouldn't imagine so. If you are on the ground floor then yes, but upper should be ok.

    Sealant isn't too tricky right enough so if you were worried you could get a penetrating sealer painted/mopped on. HG would do one.

    There is a lovely big floor scraper on B&Q that will take someone's head off I can recommend.

    Also, have you seen the concrete floor? You may require some sort of levelling screed if it is very uneven (trowel finish if it's the 70's top face) again though not difficult.
  • Folant 27 Jun 2012 09:20:05 633 posts
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    Seventeen floors up, so you reckon I could get away without?
    Not that it's hard or I'm shying away from
    Anything, but there's no need if it's not needed and is one less expense.

    Would it be damaging in any way if I did?

    Not seen the floor yet, but it looks pretty level. Then again, with cushioning underlay it would anyway, no? I'll be able to have a proper look when I get back home.
  • Dougs 27 Jun 2012 09:26:02 59,113 posts
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    Wouldn't have thought levelling would be an issue with underlay. It's no bother to apply a PVA sealant though, only takes 30 mins or so to slap that on. I wouldn't waste time taking up every bit of adhesive either, just the big bits that might feel odd underfoot or damage the underlay.
  • mrpon 27 Jun 2012 09:50:21 24,083 posts
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    Are you renting Fol? If yes, sure you can do that? If not, carry on.

    Give yourself ½ gig or a £, you're worth it.

  • Folant 27 Jun 2012 10:32:56 633 posts
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    Renting yeah. Though before I signed the tenancy before, it was mentioned that any internal decors are fine but I have to handle them myself, as long as its not proper big job like fitting a new kitchen, bathroom etc..
    Though I will be on the blower now to make 100% sure. Lol
  • mrpon 27 Jun 2012 10:43:43 24,083 posts
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    Yeah I'd check that definitely, can't you get the landlord to foot the bill? Or compromise on a 50/50 setup, you're enhancing his property for him.

    Give yourself ½ gig or a £, you're worth it.

  • smoothpete 2 Oct 2012 14:52:20 29,161 posts
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    Anyone got much experience of insulating a loft? We had the floor of the loft insulated and part-boarded. Now I want to do the eaves. Deciding between that roll foam stuff (itchy, bit of a ballache) or trying a DIY kit of spray-on expanding foam. Sort of tending towards the spray foam as it also adheres to the roof tiles
  • Goban 2 Oct 2012 15:03:03 8,932 posts
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    Whats your roof construction?

    You need to maintain some sort of ventilation into your roof space, is there any at the moment or is it an old roof?
    Di you intend to completely fill the between the rafters with foam? if so it'll have to be moisture permeable.
    You've also got the option of the multi layer foil that you can staple to the structure.
  • smoothpete 2 Oct 2012 15:30:57 29,161 posts
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    Currently ventilated? I should fucking say so, it's blowing a gale up there now. It's all original 1930s, beams about a foot apart. Not slate tiles, sort of ceramic (?). Yeah I was planning to cover all the space between the rafters
  • billythekid 2 Oct 2012 15:37:31 10,263 posts
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    Celotex would probably be the easiest way to do it.
  • smoothpete 2 Oct 2012 15:59:43 29,161 posts
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    ok I will look into that, ta. Can I really not just get a spray gun? I was gonna strap it to my back and play Ghostbusters
  • mrpon 2 Oct 2012 16:35:31 24,083 posts
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    Looked into grants? Could be free for you.

    Give yourself ½ gig or a £, you're worth it.

  • Goban 2 Oct 2012 17:14:50 8,932 posts
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    Grants tend to only cover the easy stuff.

    rigid board is pretty good, although you have to maintain an air gap to prevent condensation.

    The draught is probably accounting fir a lot of the heat loss, you could just fix a breather membrane to the underside of the joists.
  • localnotail 21 Oct 2012 21:25:22 21,450 posts
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    Not really DIY, but does anyone have any tips about how best to prep for a double glazing install, and what to watch for when it's happening? Ours goes in this week, we've stripped the old wallpaper back about a foot around all of them but not sure what else to do.

    Edited by localnotail at 22:33:01 21-10-2012

    Playing all the right notes— but not necessarily in the right order.

  • Dougs 21 Oct 2012 21:31:43 59,113 posts
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    I think it's more about ensuring they leave the place in a fit state and the finish is good than the prep. Outside especially.
  • localnotail 21 Oct 2012 22:36:51 21,450 posts
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    Fair enough. I will be keeping an eye on them & I've no problem with badgering them to make everything right. Just not sure what to expect - my old rented flat was done really quickly but I went out for the day. This is scheduled to take 3-4. Don't really want to leave them alone in case they mess my house up but am guessing it will be too loud to stay in with a baby.

    Edited by localnotail at 22:38:16 21-10-2012

    Playing all the right notes— but not necessarily in the right order.

  • anthonypappa 7 Jan 2013 16:02:18 1,397 posts
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    hanging an internal door.

    how hard is it? there's guides all over the internet, but any key tips?

    i can have a mate do it, but i'd like to try it myself if possible...
  • X201 7 Jan 2013 16:52:58 13,058 posts
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    A second pair of hands will make things a lot easier.

    Other than that, anyone with a fair degree of DIY competency should manage it. Wouldn't do it as a "My First DIY task" though.
  • henro_ben 7 Jan 2013 17:27:54 2,119 posts
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    X201 wrote:
    A second pair of hands will make things a lot easier.
    Definitely this, although internal doors are a bit easier on your own than front doors.

    Only tip I can think of is if your door/frame is an odd fit - use the old door as a template for cutting the new one.

    Edited by henro_ben at 17:31:11 07-01-2013
  • mowgli 7 Jan 2013 19:16:27 31,885 posts
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    HELP

    Hot water tap has just outright stopped working (no drips or anything) so I'm guessing it is something to do with the washer and at least want to check before running to my landlord. Problem is I can't get the fucking tap bonnet off without scratching it. Tried putting something between the wrench but is proving futile. Any suggestions? (I don't have a strap wrench).

    Pissy pants.

  • jonsaan 7 Jan 2013 19:17:41 24,226 posts
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    Masking tape.

    FCUTA!

  • mrpon 7 Jan 2013 19:19:36 24,083 posts
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    Sock. No, not that one.

    Give yourself ½ gig or a £, you're worth it.

  • mowgli 7 Jan 2013 19:26:29 31,885 posts
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    jonsaan wrote:
    Masking tape.
    Good man! Never thought of that, cheers.

    Pissy pants.

  • Bremenacht 7 Jan 2013 20:52:06 11,232 posts
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    Wrap it around the wrench jaws though - not the tap bit.

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  • mowgli 7 Jan 2013 20:56:53 31,885 posts
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    I don't even have a spare washer yet but want to double check that is the problem first.

    I'll report back when I no doubt end up burning the house down.

    Pissy pants.

  • localnotail 7 Jan 2013 22:46:23 21,450 posts
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    Burning the house down with hot water?


    I fitted a new vinyl floor in my bathroom this week, and rehung an old door into a new frame. All by myself.

    Playing all the right notes— but not necessarily in the right order.

  • mowgli 7 Jan 2013 22:55:11 31,885 posts
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    Worked like a charm, problem is now that it is rusted and crumbling to fuck underneath so not sure how easy it will be to get it out to access the washer. A problem for tomorrow though!

    Pissy pants.

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