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by cavalino
Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:22 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Stripping old sealer
Replies: 1
Views: 1841

Re: Stripping old sealer

I'm going to answer my own question.I tried a mix of ammonia, water and washing up liquid and it worked a treat.The floor has come up really great it has taken off the sealer and left a lovely clean bright stone floor ready to be sealed.
by cavalino
Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Stripping old sealer
Replies: 1
Views: 1841

Stripping old sealer

Hi What would be the best product to strip the sandstone flooring in our kitchen.It appears to have been sealed but is dark and I want to strip back and reseal.As its indoors I know it will be a bit of a task .Would ammonia work,as I have some and in some areas in the hall the dog has managed to pee...
by cavalino
Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Stripping off sealer
Replies: 0
Views: 2075

Stripping off sealer

Hi I have inhereted a stone floor in my house that we bought. The kitchen ,hall,and dining room is what appears to be sandstone that has been sealed and is very dark and I would like to strip it and reseal. Would an ammonia solution work? Our dog had an accident on the floor and it appears to have s...
by cavalino
Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:51 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shower tray replacement!!
Replies: 1
Views: 3383

Shower tray replacement!!

Can any one advice i have at the moment a downstairs shower on a concrete floor that has a pump fitted to the waste outlet and discharges into a 15mm pipe the waste plug is the same as any other shower.
My question is can i change the shower tray still using the waste system??
by cavalino
Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: dot & dab fixing is it good
Replies: 1
Views: 5422

dot & dab fixing is it good

i am considering covering a rough plastered wall in my house with plasterboard using the dot and dab method and them skimming over with finish,good idea or not??
by cavalino
Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:36 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Flat roofs
Replies: 3
Views: 4915

make sure there is no rot and the boards are only damp and not sodden.
by cavalino
Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:52 pm
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: Stained cieling
Replies: 2
Views: 4952

Stained cieling

Can any one suggest a cure for a continued black mould stain on my shower room ceiling,i have tried all the oil paints and stain blocks and even installed a velux window but once i have painted it out after 2 weeks its back,even with loads of ventilation?
by cavalino
Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: General flat roofing questions
Replies: 3
Views: 8887

Re: Flat roofing

[quote="vark"]Anyone give me the rundown on whats the best for a flat roof extension, Its a minefield and Ive no idea whether to go in rubber, felt, fibreglass or throw a blanket over it !!![/quote] Hi Its really your choice but a good 3 layer felt system would be fine for around 12-15 yea...
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