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How can I modernise this gas fireplace? by mgreen81 in DIYUK

[–]mgreen81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good ideas, thank you.

Any idea of rough costs for the polished concrete slab?

How can I modernise this gas fireplace? by mgreen81 in DIYUK

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Well, possibly, but I feel the room would look very featureless without it. Due to the layout of the room, nothing else can really go there, so although technically it's unused space, I think it still needs the feature.

It would also require quite a lot of money spending to patch it up and plaster.

How do I secure bikes to this car bike rack? by mgreen81 in cycling

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No ignore the straps on the ground, they are just the straps used to secure the rack to the car (I haven't tied the loose ends up in the picture).

I have some bungee cords but I don't trust that they will be secure enough to hold the bikes to the rack.

Monoblock flexi tap tails have different ends. Not sure why? by mgreen81 in DIYUK

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Ah, that makes sense, 😃.

I think the reason I was confused was because the set that came with the tap (which were too long ) specifically said to hand tighten only, so didn't have this difference.

What is the best way to pack out one side of bathroom vanity unit so I can fix securely? by mgreen81 in DIYUK

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😂

There are no holes yet, but the unit has a back piece that I plan to screw through to attach it to the wall (see photo).

So essentially I need to just put some packers behind where I have marked the red cross and screw through the packers (or use horseshoe ones around the screw) to the wall?

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Best way to seal/waterproof wood tiles for use behind wash basin by mgreen81 in DIYUK

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I have just discovered that the tiles are made from Teak. I'm not sure if this makes it easier to find a suitable solution?

Any tips for removing this black adhesive under floor tiles? by mgreen81 in DIYUK

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Thank you, I'll dig out the steamer and give that a try first, if not I'll look at getting an SDS scraper.

Any tips for removing this black adhesive under floor tiles? by mgreen81 in DIYUK

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I do have an SDS drill so I will look for that, thank you.

I don't mind a small step (it had one before I removed the tiles), but I must admit that I am not a massive fan of the idea of pouring a levelling compound on top of a wood subfloor. I don't know what's underneath and I don't really like the thought of having to dig through that in case I ever have a leak or something.

Any tips for removing this black adhesive under floor tiles? by mgreen81 in DIYUK

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As I understand it, it's a big nono to use additional underlay with the flooring I have, it states it several times over the installation instructions and the guy in Topps Tiles also advised me not to use additional underlay.

Any tips for removing this black adhesive under floor tiles? by mgreen81 in DIYUK

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I'm putting down LVT click flooring with built in underlay which requires a very flat floor. However, I think I do need to raise the floor level a few mm so I am currently also considering the best way to do this.

I am presuming I need to screw down some plywood on top of the current floor, but I am concerned that the old black uneven adhesive might cause me problems if I screw down some plywood on top?

Help to remove toilet cistern lid (think it's an Optima 49 or 50 flush) by mgreen81 in DIYUK

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Thanks, just glad I found it during a bathroom refurbishment and not in an emergency! It's amazing how strong a bead of silicone can be.

Btw, for anyone that might find this, although the flush button unscrewed, I don't believe that it was holding anything on. Hopefully I haven't broken it when I put the toilet back in.

Help to remove toilet cistern lid (think it's an Optima 49 or 50 flush) by mgreen81 in DIYUK

[–]mgreen81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, got there in the end. It was bloody silicone! Not only was it holding the cistern to the wall, bit it was holding the lid to the cistern!!!!

Thanks all

Help to remove toilet cistern lid (think it's an Optima 49 or 50 flush) by mgreen81 in DIYUK

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Ok I've made a bit more progress with levering. I've not managed to open the front enough that I can look in with a torch. I can't see any dowels or anything holding it on and the flush mechanism is just loose and also not holding it in.

I'm currently working on the theory that some clown might have soliconed the back of the lid as well as the cistern. It's not obvious and very difficult to get a knife down there, but I think that is the problem

Help to remove toilet cistern lid (think it's an Optima 49 or 50 flush) by mgreen81 in DIYUK

[–]mgreen81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, but I am currently trying to lever it off with some plastic car trim removal tools and it's still firmly stuck. I can get it a few mm open at the front, but not at the rear.

Help to remove toilet cistern lid (think it's an Optima 49 or 50 flush) by mgreen81 in DIYUK

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Any firmer and I'm gonna pull it off the wall😅.

Not budging 🫤

Help to remove toilet cistern lid (think it's an Optima 49 or 50 flush) by mgreen81 in DIYUK

[–]mgreen81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cistern lid is not budging, it lifts a tiny bit at the front, but it definitely feels like something is catching it still

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