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by soblue2001
Mon Oct 10, 2011 1:11 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: cast iron to upvc downpipe -80mm?? - help!!
Replies: 0
Views: 3165

cast iron to upvc downpipe -80mm?? - help!!

Fistly, can anyone confirm that 100 year old cast iron downpipe is 80mm Just had a builder along to replace 2/3 of my down pipe. He promised that it would be same as the original cast iron. Instead he has fitted a reducer 80 mm to 68mm and finished in the thinner pipe. It looks awful - problem is ex...
by soblue2001
Thu Jul 26, 2007 10:57 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Plywood base query
Replies: 2
Views: 4300

Thanks for the reply Martin.

Not too sure how to proceed. The boards are actually 26 mm and are pretty chopped up.

I think I'll lift them and put 20 plus ply down with flexible adhesive.

All this DIY is doing my head in!

Ta

Allan
by soblue2001
Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Plywood base query
Replies: 2
Views: 4300

Plywood base query

Hi hope this isnt a duplicate post, but i have the following query. Ive read in many places that before laying large travertine tiles on my bathroom floor, I should lay a plywood base of probably 18 mill as opposed to 12 mill. This though would considerably raise the height of the floor from the hal...
by soblue2001
Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:13 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: lath and plaster fixings
Replies: 2
Views: 6945

Thanks Leo,

I was hoping for some new miracle cure!

Ta for advice

Allan
by soblue2001
Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:55 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: 15mm bath supply
Replies: 2
Views: 3498

Oldie,

thanks for the reply

Allan
by soblue2001
Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:12 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: lath and plaster fixings
Replies: 2
Views: 6945

lath and plaster fixings

Hi Ive read a lot on here about platerboard fixings but what would be recommended for kithen cabinets to lath and plaster wall? About an inch behind the lath is solid brick. Would it be better to use a long fixing into this, or do you get reliable fixings for the lath and plaster walls? Ta for any a...
by soblue2001
Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Plasterboard for shower area
Replies: 2
Views: 4777

thanks Ross, thats what I was hoping to hear. Is there any mileage is PVA it.

Ta

Allan
by soblue2001
Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:29 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: 15mm bath supply
Replies: 2
Views: 3498

15mm bath supply

hello all

is there anything fundamentally wrong with a 15 mm supply to a bath, as opposed to the 22mm, other than it will take longer to fill?

On a combi system if that matters.

Thanks for any advice.

Allan
by soblue2001
Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:17 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Plasterboard for shower area
Replies: 2
Views: 4777

Plasterboard for shower area

Hi all

Should I be using a diferent kind of board for a shower area thats going to be tiled? Or would PVAing the board be befeficial?

Thanks for any advice.

Allan
by soblue2001
Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:57 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Tartan carpet
Replies: 2
Views: 6933

Tartan carpet

Anybody suggest the best place (ie the cheapest) to buy tartan carpet for a stair and landing.

I know it will look at bit 'hotel-ly', but always fancied it.

About 40 quid psm, I've been quoted.

There must be better out there.

Any help appreciated.
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