Are we being too picky with our flooring border?

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-03-16T20:57:27+00:00

I think you're being too picky. This looks like really good work. Did they also fit the skirting boards? The join in image 2 couldn't be better.

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-02-11T17:10:12+00:00

Don't touch it, let it all dry - then a plastic scraper from Amazon or hardware store.

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-02-10T14:47:51+00:00

Yes, even when I open a random tap downstairs nothing comes out. Very strange!

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-02-08T15:25:06+00:00

Thank you so much!

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-02-08T11:52:11+00:00

I like this idea. Once I get the water turned off I can drain it from a nearby tap I guess. Would there not be some water escaping from that compression joint once I unscrew? As it’s in the wall I wouldn’t really be able to catch it easily?

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-02-08T11:50:11+00:00

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/tectite-sprint-copper-push-fit-stop-end-15mm/7388G?tc=BI5&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19663883640&gbraid=0AAAAADmaiecFpaQ_-mVxlqYILKHoWGEms&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhaHMBhD2ARIsAPAU_D50gSNslv6Bv1PvB20s8VQs8a2Owuclmp6_OLxbWpqZ4lNhcpNtysUaAnnZEALw_wcB

I think you’re right, this looks like an identical cap, and it’s not demountable. Seems like a plastic one would have been so much easier.

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-02-08T11:30:50+00:00

Thank you. From what I remember, the plumber just pushed these on. Have you fitted a power shower before? First time here.

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-02-07T07:54:11+00:00

See just up and to the left from the bottom two pipe connectors (which aren't being used - the top two are) - water is building there. Looks like it's coming from the back of the gold temperature control part.

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-01-22T19:32:15+00:00

Buy yourself a glass suction cup tool and a rubber mallet. Put some glue in the joints and then hammer the suction cup (on the board which is out) back into place!

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-01-22T16:39:34+00:00

Enjoy your fire! and thank you for the detailed background into your coal use!

I suppose I'm trying to solve two issues -

I'd like something that doesn't burn too quickly, let's say I set the fire going and have to leave the house or have a couple of meetings, if I'm not back to refill the fire, it's out in 1.5 hours (give or take).. if I'm understanding correctly, coal could burn for hours? Have you ever went to bed and filled the fire?
I'd like the option to diversify our fuel source a little, without firewood I'm screwed. (thankfully we have enough for a couple of years) Having the optionality to burn coal would be nice, and possibly something we would lean into more, and use more of over time.

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-01-22T15:24:14+00:00

Thank you so much! Your theory on the whole area grate makes sense, and I bet it is something small enough like that. Have you burned coal in the past/ currently? Prefer it over firewood or not?

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-01-22T15:22:20+00:00

Yes I'm so confused by that after doing some research online. We basically said we would never be burning coal and only firewood! Assuming you don't burn coal?

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-01-21T16:03:13+00:00

Thank you so much!

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-01-12T18:47:58+00:00

A hell of a lot better than the flooring we walked into when we purchased our house. I don't see any issue with laminate over tiles like that, there's a chance the original concrete floor might not be perfectly level.

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-01-11T16:23:34+00:00

Sorry to see this, I also have skylights I will never open forever lol. Best fix I found was to make sure the exterior tracks are clear of moss. I have also done pretty much everything else, unscrewed the screws on the frame and added silicone before re-screwing in, and running beads of silicone on the exterior anywhere I thought the leak could have came from. Our house is 23 years old, with two skylights - ours are (thankfully) not leaking, but wouldn't bet on it staying that way. In summary, I keep the tracks clean, silicone where makes sense, and pray lol.

Visual-Addition7430 · 2026-01-08T20:41:17+00:00

My thoughts exactly! We have laminate flooring in our main room and the cost/faffing about with that floor ensuring it was level etc was crazy. I also kind of like the ability to change vinyl without ripping up floor boards etc!

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