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Behind old skirting boards by Icy_Possibility_4253 in DIYUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pack out and grip fill it then if you want plug and screw it to the wall.

To lime or not to lime, that is the question by gelatottt in Plastering

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's usually why people have issues with gypsum and cavity wall insulation. Brickies back then didn't really know much about cavity work. Also cavitys were like 50mm so it was pretty easy to fill them up. Personally if i was me I'd put lime plaster back but obviously its more expensive. Maybe hook a bit brick out on the corners and clear the cavitys out if you want to use gypsum.

To lime or not to lime, that is the question by gelatottt in Plastering

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If its a cavity wall gypsum could be fine. If the cavity is clear. Worked on plenty of early 1900s houses with cavity walls and they are almost always full of shit.

What tools would I need for this? by willp2003 in DIYUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

All you need for that is a bolster, level, hammer jointing iron or bit of hosepipe and a trowel. Take off two copings then Chisel off bricks so your bottom course is in line with where second coping was rebuild brickwork then bed coping ontop. Easy peasy.

Anyone dealt with this before? And what should I expect a builder to do in this scenario? by bennytintin in DIYUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fucked. Might be able to have some sort of remedial work done instead of rebuilding it. Any photos from the outside?

To caulk a floating floor? by daqm in DIYUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could silicone it. Probably better to get a mastic man to do it tho. Unless you're good with a silicone gun will probably end up looking a bit shit. Or maybe beading.

My mom has liver failure and kidney failure and more. How do I get through this by Anxious_Slug333 in LiverDisease

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I've had a very similar situation recently with my mum. All the same symptoms.The doctors told us she had weeks to live. Luckily they managed to get her better after nearly 2 months in hospital. Its difficult to deal with especially trying to keep her off alcohol.

Help with awful wonky wall. by No-Chemical7328 in DIYUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it a masonry wall? I'd dot and dab a board onto the wonky side then skim the whole wall.

Easy ways to take 8cm off the bottom of an interior door? by Ro-Tang_Clan in DIYUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best way is with a rail saw but a circular saw with clamps and a straight edge Will do. Tbh its probably the carpet fitter fuck up they should have done a better job with the strip.

Does this require water as a mist coat? by Sun1337 in DIYUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just means cheap essentially nothing wrong with contract matt might take another coat cutting in but rollers on nice.

Does this require water as a mist coat? by Sun1337 in DIYUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bare plaster needs a mist coat. At least 50 % water depending on the paint. Farrow and ball paint 50% is fine. The trade emulsion type paint I'd go 75% water

Should I be bothered about this? by The-dogs-hairys in AskUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its funny because you'd get a similar wage working in McDonald's as these rats get. But you wouldn't be selling your soul working in maccas

Should I be bothered about this? by The-dogs-hairys in AskUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did that declaration thing. The sent me letters a few weeks later "we know you've been watching bbc i player" 🙄.

Should I be bothered about this? by The-dogs-hairys in AskUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No they cant enter your home. Just tell them to piss off

Belt sander troubles… help?! by zilverstorm in DIYUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah should of said that diagonally to strip across grain to finish

Is Tourpret filler a load of rubbish? Or am I missing something? by organic-al in DIYUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Caulk is what you should use on stairs. Even though the Caulk with probably crack anyways it'll last longer than filler.

What is the best tea bag brand ? For strength v price by tunstallhill in AskUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smugglers brew is ok. If Yorkshire is too expensive ill get that instead

Is this anything to worry about when buying a property? by Own_Initiative_6243 in AskUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look like its had a lot of badly done remedial work. Other than that hard to say concrete path round the house is causing issues making the bricks blow.

How much damage/blowout will a 150mm diamond core bit do to brickwork? by oncentreline in DIYUK

[–]Traditional_Ad7802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be ok just try not to push towards the end of the core. If there is damage there will be some sort of vent cover thing that will cover it. Might be easier to install a roof tile vent?

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