The Home Improvements Thread (2)

[Tinuva]

I like the accentuated part (not necessarily color). Ours current now is just same tile pattern everywhere. Earlier owners were very very economical. They used same tile pattern all around the house - both bathrooms, kitchen, living room

Haha same,ove the 2 tone color idea but with a more modern colour scheme. I also like the slightly raised wall idea.

Either way, I do wonder about a door for the winter temperatures.

 

[surface]

Haha same,ove the 2 tone color idea but with a more modern colour scheme. I also like the slightly raised wall idea.

Either way, I do wonder about a door for the winter temperatures.

Call me old but no-door shower is too fancy pants for me. Also, for a 2.5 x 4 size - it is not a good idea at all.

 

[RonSwanson]

The house I bought in 2020 had a hallway painted by the previous owner's wife. Looked like a dark forest and it included both the walls and the ceiling. I finally had some time to repaint it over the last 2 weeks.

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Must be hell being married to Michelangelo.

 

[RonSwanson]

some stuff i dont know what you talking about to be honest

but the wall is quite old and the paint is very old so there is water coming from somewhere

the cracks are front facing and random and some places but the one spot is like a pattern

The important thing is to address the root cause, you need to be very sure of where the water is coming in, because remedial work like you are suggesting is expensive, and you don't want to have to do it over again. I am just questioning whether the water is in fact coming through the cracks in the vertical wall, or whether there may be another source. If there is no leaky plumbing in the wall, then water usually comes in from the top of a wall, or wicks its way up from the bottom.

If you are very sure that the water is coming in through the cracks on the exterior, then all you would need to do is chip away those sections of plaster around the cracks, fill them, and paint it with a high quality exterior paint, something like Plascon Micatex. Also ensure that the surface is properly prepped and does not have any flaky or powdery paint left. If the plaster is powdery then you may need to seal it with bonding liquid and prime with an alkali resistant plaster primer. Then wait a few months for the water to completely wick its way to the other side so that the wall is dry, and then proceed with the inside replaster and paint. Personally I would not go through all of the trouble of adding something like permabond, that is the paint's job.

 

[TedLasso]

This is an example of a similar shower when we were in Mauritius.

I know which hotel/resort you stayed at. That pic brought up some memories

 

[I.am.Sam]

The important thing is to address the root cause, you need to be very sure of where the water is coming in, because remedial work like you are suggesting is expensive, and you don't want to have to do it over again. I am just questioning whether the water is in fact coming through the cracks in the vertical wall, or whether there may be another source. If there is no leaky plumbing in the wall, then water usually comes in from the top of a wall, or wicks its way up from the bottom.

If you are very sure that the water is coming in through the cracks on the exterior, then all you would need to do is chip away those sections of plaster around the cracks, fill them, and paint it with a high quality exterior paint, something like Plascon Micatex. Also ensure that the surface is properly prepped and does not have any flaky or powdery paint left. If the plaster is powdery then you may need to seal it with bonding liquid and prime with an alkali resistant plaster primer. Then wait a few months for the water to completely wick its way to the other side so that the wall is dry, and then proceed with the inside replaster and paint. Personally I would not go through all of the trouble of adding something like permabond, that is the paint's job.

but permanbond is a bonding liquid isnt it ...

cause when we going to replaster we will add permabond in the cement

yeah the cracks are quite bad so we going to crack open and replaster

the paint shops guys said i must use a solvent primer ..is that good to use ?

they said primer 1st and then a nice paint

so the paint also is either dulux or plascon ..dulux weatherguard is around R100 cheaper

whats better to use ?

 

[RonSwanson]

but permanbond is a bonding liquid isnt it ...

cause when we going to replaster we will add permabond in the cement

yeah the cracks are quite bad so we going to crack open and replaster

the paint shops guys said i must use a solvent primer ..is that good to use ?

they said primer 1st and then a nice paint

so the paint also is either dulux or plascon ..dulux weatherguard is around R100 cheaper

whats better to use ?

Permabond (with an A) is an adhesives company. I dunno if they make bonding agent, highly doubt it.

Permobond (with an O) is an Alcolin bonding liquid product. It is used when the plaster is basically so worn out by the water ingress that it is crumbly and powdery like sand. No paint will take on it, it will come off in chunks. The bonding liquid will bond the particles of plaster sand together, and it will seep deep into the mortar and plaster. You will need to use it only if your plaster or mortar between the cracks are powdery. Personally I would not use it as a waterproofing, or as an additive to plaster, there are better products.

If you want to strengthen and waterproof the new plaster, then use a latex-based additive like Alcolin Latex-Bond or Alcolin Latex-Key (or alternatives). These products are designed to replace the water in the plaster mix, and will ensure some waterproofing and flexibility of the plastered finish.

 

[RonSwanson]

but permanbond is a bonding liquid isnt it ...

cause when we going to replaster we will add permabond in the cement

yeah the cracks are quite bad so we going to crack open and replaster

the paint shops guys said i must use a solvent primer ..is that good to use ?

they said primer 1st and then a nice paint

so the paint also is either dulux or plascon ..dulux weatherguard is around R100 cheaper

whats better to use ?

As long as it is a premium outdoor paint, all is good. If you have a tight budget you can also consider Excelsior Weatherflex, SABS rated, 12 year guarantee and may be a lot cheaper.

 

[SAguy]

Hi guys, I'm trying to put the quarter round in. Securing it with nails and a hammer is proving to be a nightmare (first time DIY-er here). I want to hire a nail gun. Anyone know the right type of nail gun to use? I see talisman has a hilti gun, but I don't think this is the right thing to use. The quarter round is 19mm x 19mm.

Any other suggestions are welcome.

I'm with @WAslayer, no more nails is gonna be better. If you can spend a little extra get the high tack variant, you won't need to worry as much about having to keep it in place while it dries.

 

[ElixirCoder]

Hi guys, I'm trying to put the quarter round in. Securing it with nails and a hammer is proving to be a nightmare (first time DIY-er here). I want to hire a nail gun. Anyone know the right type of nail gun to use? I see talisman has a hilti gun, but I don't think this is the right thing to use. The quarter round is 19mm x 19mm.

Any other suggestions are welcome.

As others have suggested, No More Nails is a good option here, but it’s very important that you do not glue onto your laminate and only apply it to the quarter round onto the skirting, as the expansion and contraction of the laminate will cause problems.

 

[Lupus]

We lived in 90 sqm house for almost 7 years - that is all we could afford at one time. Nothing wrong about that?

Lived in an 82sqm for 7 years with a child for 6 of them. The first couple of years were not to bad.

 

[Off-The-Chart]

best measure for wall areas that don't get much sun and build up moss/algae?

(1 is the join where paving meets a Maxi wall, another is where paving meets some edging stones going up a wall)

also, we put a wall with some Maxi bricks and I see they love to soak up water

should I bother with a sealer or am I paranoid in thinking in could do something to the integrity of the wall?

 

[I.am.Sam]

Permabond (with an A) is an adhesives company. I dunno if they make bonding agent, highly doubt it.

Permobond (with an O) is an Alcolin bonding liquid product. It is used when the plaster is basically so worn out by the water ingress that it is crumbly and powdery like sand. No paint will take on it, it will come off in chunks. The bonding liquid will bond the particles of plaster sand together, and it will seep deep into the mortar and plaster. You will need to use it only if your plaster or mortar between the cracks are powdery. Personally I would not use it as a waterproofing, or as an additive to plaster, there are better products.

If you want to strengthen and waterproof the new plaster, then use a latex-based additive like Alcolin Latex-Bond or Alcolin Latex-Key (or alternatives). These products are designed to replace the water in the plaster mix, and will ensure some waterproofing and flexibility of the plastered finish.

this is the one to use

use with cement and sand they say

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[I.am.Sam]

guys another one whats a good trimmer weed eater to use

i have quite a small area to cut probably around 30sqm

going to get an electric one

will this be good enough

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[PhireSide]

guys another one whats a good trimmer weed eater to use

i have quite a small area to cut probably around 30sqm

going to get an electric one

will this be good enough

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Try and go for one with the motor located at the rear end of the trimmer. The ones with the motor by the head are awkward to use and tire your arms out quickly.

I bought this one and have been happy with it. Our erf is 700sqm, for reference:

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Ryobi has a so-so reputation but I have a lawnmower of theirs that's over ten years old, and seems to still be going strong. I also had a petrol trimmer but that one was a victim of affirmative shopping a few years back.

 

[I.am.Sam]

my garden boy will be using it lol

but is there a real difference in the power ?

 

[HunterNW]

my garden boy will be using it lol

but is there a real difference in the power ?

Buy two. Three if possible.

 

[HunterNW]

guys another one whats a good trimmer weed eater to use

i have quite a small area to cut probably around 30sqm

going to get an electric one

will this be good enough

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You only cut the edges - Cheapest trimmer will do. I have the cheapest trimtech, still works after 5 years.

 

[I.am.Sam]

You only cut the edges - Cheapest trimmer will do. I have the cheapest trimtech, still works after 5 years.

and the rest of the grass ?

im not going to buy a roller

 

[PhireSide]

and the rest of the grass ?

im not going to buy a roller