The Home Improvements Thread (2)

[jezzad]

would a pressure washer help in getting rid of some old paint flakes from a pre-cast wall?

really don't want to go with a paint scraper over this uneven surface

Just sorted out a wall of mine that was stippled.

Pressure washer (big one), paint scrapers in between, more pressure washer and then more paint scrapers.

Then a layer of bonding liquid. Then primer. Then paint

 

[storms1]

What's the best way to fix a busted wood laminate wardrobe door.
My idea was to remove the excess material and put a bolt and nut right through. But the result would be ugly.
Then I thought I can drill a larger hole on the otherside and tighten the bolt enough so that its flush with the surface and then cover it with some prestik.

drill new holes and move the hinges up or down along the door fill broken space with wood filler and paint.

 

[Off-The-Chart]

Grinder with a wire brush wheel attached..

it won't 'bite' too much into the concrete?

 

[WAslayer]

it won't 'bite' too much into the concrete?

Look for the brass/copper colour wheels, which should have softer bristles..

 

[maumau]

What's the best way to fix a busted wood laminate wardrobe door.
My idea was to remove the excess material and put a bolt and nut right through. But the result would be ugly.
Then I thought I can drill a larger hole on the otherside and tighten the bolt enough so that its flush with the surface and then cover it with some prestik.

It grates my flippen gears when they use these hinges, I keep walking into the open doors in our kitchen and will never forgive the installer for not using 180 degree ones.

 

[WAslayer]

It grates my flippen gears when they use these hinges, I keep walking into the open doors in our kitchen and will never forgive the installer for not using 180 degree ones.

Uhm..?

Don't leave the doors open..?

 

[maumau]

Uhm..?

Don't leave the doors open..?

It's mainly the middle cupboard where the pots are I forget to close them when I'm cooking

 

[joker08]

drill new holes and move the hinges up or down along the door fill broken space with wood filler and paint.

Cant move it up because there is this big hole that was made to fit the hinge.
I cant make a similar hole.

 

[Tinuva]

Cant move it up because there is this big hole that was made to fit the hinge.
I cant make a similar hole.

Good excuse to buy a router

 

[storms1]

Cant move it up because there is this big hole that was made to fit the hinge.
I cant make a similar hole.

show a pic inside cupboard and above the door clearly . I'm it understanding so lekker . I had a similar problem took the door en hinges to builders let them cut a similar hole gave them 10 bucks I drilled the hinges screw holes myself all I did was move the hinge up from that crack or am I misunderstanding everything

 

[Off-The-Chart]

Good excuse to buy a router

forstner bit if already have a drill

 

[ToxicBunny]

forstner bit if already have a drill

Either that, or splash out for the Kreg tool that does the job and bundle it with a pocket hole jig as well

 

[Off-The-Chart]

Either that, or splash out for the Kreg tool that does the job and bundle it with a pocket hole jig as well

it would probably be cheaper to just buy a whole new cabinet

 

[ToxicBunny]

it would probably be cheaper to just buy a whole new cabinet

Of course it would... be way less fun and less options for the future

Forward planning my friend, its my forte

 

[Getit]

What's the best way to fix a busted wood laminate wardrobe door.
My idea was to remove the excess material and put a bolt and nut right through. But the result would be ugly.
Then I thought I can drill a larger hole on the otherside and tighten the bolt enough so that its flush with the surface and then cover it with some prestik.

You get a +-40mmx40mm plate from Gelmar, works wonders, Ive used it a few times

 

[Gielie01]

Cant move it up because there is this big hole that was made to fit the hinge.
I cant make a similar hole.

If it were on the other side of the hinge, you get a repair plate, dont think they make 1 for this side. I would probably try epoxying it into the hole as a fix, if that doesnt work, you would need to move it upwards.

 

[Izzit]

What's the best way to fix a busted wood laminate wardrobe door.
My idea was to remove the excess material and put a bolt and nut right through. But the result would be ugly.
Then I thought I can drill a larger hole on the otherside and tighten the bolt enough so that its flush with the surface and then cover it with some prestik.

You could try a hinge repair plate, I've seen it at Gelmar, it looks like this.
you need to screw the plate onto the door and screw the hinge into the plate.

 

[howardb]

You could try a hinge repair plate, I've seen it at Gelmar, it looks like this.
you need to screw the plate onto the door and screw the hinge into the plate.

This ^

 

[WAslayer]

You could try a hinge repair plate, I've seen it at Gelmar, it looks like this.
you need to screw the plate onto the door and screw the hinge into the plate.

This messes with the alignment of your door, especially if you don't have anymore adjustment to account for this plate..

 

[Off-The-Chart]

French drain query

if I drill small enough holes into the pipe, would I still need to use a fabric underneath the gravel so prevent clogging, or should it be fine as long as the gravel is much larger than the holes?

and is this the right fabric: https://www.builders.co.za/Garden-&...line-Weed-Gard-(1-x-10m)/p/000000000000170461