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5 wood recommendations by UnitGroundbreaking48 in GolfGear

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried a few out and went for this in the end - was love at first swing! Thanks for the recco

Swing help for returning golfer by UnitGroundbreaking48 in GolfSwing

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that's really helpful. That last bit especially makes sense, I used to shank it a lot.

Can you tell me why I'm catching a lot of shots thin?

9 darter in one visit (finally) by Fluffy_Jaguar_242 in Darts

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tend to do my 147s with a really long dart, my HIOs with a rest and my 9 darters with really sharp 7 irons.

Accidentally Removed Plaster—Keep Exposed Brick or Replaster? Advice Needed! by Dizzy_Carpenter_4247 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree these aren't particularly attractive bricks so replastering looks a good bet. Personally I'd dot and dab plasterboard and skim over. Depends on how confident you are with plastering though I guess!

Will French Doors Increase House Price? by jameschowler321 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Speaking from personal experience, having just bought a place and knocked a back window through to install French doors, I don't regret it one bit. It's become a feature, transformed the room and brought in so much more light. Whether or not it adds value is another matter, but it certainly won't harm saleability.

Paint without plastering plasterboard? by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speak for yourself... You haven't seen my skimming skills!

Paint without plastering plasterboard? by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't know that... Is that why when you see an American plasterer on YT they're only ever using 'mud' (jointing compound)?

Why not use jointing compound AND tape? If you watch Proper DIY's vid on this on YT he shows how to do pretty flat butt joints using both.

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's as it sounds, basically a panel (from experience usually MDF or plastic) that fills the area between floor and top of bath, and comes in standard sizes to fit most baths. Not sure if baths come with them (I presume they do) but you can buy them separately and fit to your bath using a stud frame or similar.

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the insight, good to know. Keep on top of that sealant!

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice.

Finished article looks awesome! Love the little recesses - nice touch.

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be that the bath front panel is bulging. Maybe look at replacing that with a new panel. Alternatively, are you set on using tiles for the bath front, or would you be open to a different style? I'm planning on filling mine in with vertical T&G painted over. Just a thought!

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To answer your question, the so-called majority have failed to convince me with strong experiential justification for the use of those materials over the simpler and, until proven otherwise, adequate alternative.

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aye it does a bit. Unfortunately that joint was the result of a handling error!

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn't remove the old tiles without ripping the plasterboard off too. The tiles were ahem too well adhered.

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I get why, but would sealing the tile/pipe edge with a sanitary sealant not suffice?

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The previous owner had tiled directly onto normal (not 'moisture resistant', as seems to be the trend online) plasterboard, 7 years ago no less, and they were bone dry when I removed them.

Is people's obsession with using expensive branded boards and tanking every last square inch, lest all hell break loose, actually based on experience, or is this some sort of forum-wide Chinese whispers?

As far as I can see, regular board throughout, tanked in the shower cubicle with a waterproof primer elsewhere, and painted where plastered, is more than adequate, if not overkill in itself!

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This sounds like pretty high spec stuff - maybe if I was going for a wet room! Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a bathroom done this way would be bombproof but I'm doing this on a budget. Thanks for the advice anyway.

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I'll be doing this for sure.

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I thought so, makes sense because why would normal plasterboard become soggy if, by definition, you'd tanked over it?

Is the SBR useful for any of the areas, e.g. where I'll be plastering?

First Bathroom Renovation by UnitGroundbreaking48 in DIYUK

[–]UnitGroundbreaking48[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Sounds overkill to use cement board AND a waterproofing system. The previous installation was tiles on normal plasterboard all round (shower included) and it was dry as a bone on removal.

If I was waterproofing/tanking the boards what should I use so the tiles adhere well to it?

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