The Home Improvements Thread (2)

[chickenbeef]

I used Mortar off.

Let it sit for a minute or so then pressure cleaned it off. It worked. Thanks all!

A lot easier than soapy water and a brush

 

[xrapidx]

Do you get a clamp that can clamp from the sides, and from the front? If that makes sense, something like this?

 

[WAslayer]

Do you get a clamp that can clamp from the sides, and from the front? If that makes sense, something like this?
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What are you trying to achieve..?

If you are looking to clamp temporarily, to glue something etc, yes:

Takealot

 

[xrapidx]

What are you trying to achieve..?

If you are looking to clamp temporarily, to glue something etc, yes:

Takealot

That's exactly what I'm looking for.

The shitty kitchen we put in has the front strips of the cupboards coming off, so looking for some way to glue, and hold them on.

 

[WAslayer]

That's exactly what I'm looking for.

The shitty kitchen we put in has the front strips of the cupboards coming off, so looking for some way to glue, and hold them on.

You mean the strips on the edge of the doors and cupboards to cover up the chipboard..?

If so, some contact adhesive and masking tape to hold the strips while the glue dries, is going to be best.. you can glue an entire strip at a time and use the masking tape every cm or so to keep the strips in place..

 

[xrapidx]

You mean the strips on the edge of the doors and cupboards to cover up the chipboard..?

If so, some contact adhesive and masking tape to hold the strips while the glue dries, is going to be best.. you can glue an entire strip at a time and use the masking tape every cm or so to keep the strips in place..

That might work to - how would you not get the masking tape to stick down with the glue though? Cupboards are brilliant white so anything off white will show.

It's mostly on the bottom - where floor meets cupboard - I think it was from them forcing the cupboards into position. Their measurements were off in a few places.

 

[WAslayer]

That might work to - how would you not get the masking tape to stick down with the glue though? Cupboards are brilliant white so anything off white will show.

It's mostly on the bottom - where floor meets cupboard - I think it was from them forcing the cupboards into position. Their measurements were off in a few places.

The glue may stick to the tape but, the glue won't stick to the brilliant white of the cupboard and you would be able to run it off no problem.. obviously, try and avoid unnecessary squeeze out as far as possible..

 

[xrapidx]

The glue may stick to the tape but, the glue won't stick to the brilliant white of the cupboard and you would be able to run it off no problem.. obviously, try and avoid unnecessary squeeze out as far as possible..

Will try this first, getting the clamp close to the ground might be an issue.

 

[maumau]

Our bathroom tiles are on a wooden floor that's got a bit of "give" and two of them have lifted. It seems as though the tiler used ordinary adhesive instead of the one that's been recommended, which is a bit springy.

1. Is the springy adhesive worth getting or is it just a gimmick?
2. Would relaying one full tile (left) and relaying the piece that broke off the second tile (right) be OK (i.e. not replacing the whole right tile?

Happy to do an acceptable but less than perfect job because we don't want to invest more in the house, situation in ZA being what it is.

If things ever settle down here we'd probably replace the entire tiled floor.

 

[Steamy Tom]

Our bathroom tiles are on a wooden floor that's got a bit of "give" and two of them have lifted. It seems as though the tiler used ordinary adhesive instead of the one that's been recommended, which is a bit springy.

1. Is the springy adhesive worth getting or is it just a gimmick?
2. Would relaying one full tile (left) and relaying the piece that broke off the second tile (right) be OK (i.e. not replacing the whole right tile?

Happy to do an acceptable but less than perfect job because we don't want to invest more in the house, situation in ZA being what it is.

If things ever settle down here we'd probably replace the entire tiled floor.

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you should use stuff called Flex to tile on that.

 

[maumau]

you should use stuff called Flex to tile on that.

Thanks @Steamy Tom, I believe that's what they gave me . Wish the professionals had used it.

 

[qscwbt]

Our bathroom tiles are on a wooden floor that's got a bit of "give" and two of them have lifted. It seems as though the tiler used ordinary adhesive instead of the one that's been recommended, which is a bit springy.

1. Is the springy adhesive worth getting or is it just a gimmick?
2. Would relaying one full tile (left) and relaying the piece that broke off the second tile (right) be OK (i.e. not replacing the whole right tile?

Happy to do an acceptable but less than perfect job because we don't want to invest more in the house, situation in ZA being what it is.

If things ever settle down here we'd probably replace the entire tiled floor.

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Do not use tile flex. Any water ( like in a bathroom and the tile will come off if you use flex.) Your issue is that the wood has movement and tiles will come off over time.

Best option is to use something like the progrip Water proofing kit (order code at ctm or italtile EZWP02) . option 2 that is smaller quantity is the Progrip aqua seal. Code EZCH805 or the 2 litre EZCH80. It has a rubber like compound. You paint this on the floor and tile directly onto this product. It prevents moisture to get to the wood. It also has flexibility which helps the tile stay in place even with the floor movement. This would probably give your tile the best change.

Then do not use grout. Use silicone between the tiles for grout as it will aid in the movement.

 

[qscwbt]

@maumau Feel free to contact me if you need advice. I will PM you my number.

 

[maumau]

@maumau Feel free to contact me if you need advice. I will PM you my number.

You guys are amazingly helpful - will do.

 

[Smokey mcpot]

That's exactly what I'm looking for.

The shitty kitchen we put in has the front strips of the cupboards coming off, so looking for some way to glue, and hold them on.

go to a hardware store and ask for iron on edging. As name suggests, you simply iron on the edging with no need for masking tape or messy glue.

 

[WAslayer]

go to a hardware store and ask for iron on edging. As name suggests, you simply iron on the edging with no need for masking tape or messy glue.

Those things never stick for longer than a month..

 

[Smokey mcpot]

Have never had an issue with it. Maintenance and renovations is my industry

 

[Mista_Mobsta]

I am looking into replacing rather old carpets in 3 bedrooms with either Vinyl or Laminate flooring. Anyone here have any experience regarding vinyl flooring and it's installation cost, longevity etc?

I do have limited DIY experience when it comes to floor installation, I do have decent woodworking experience so cutting and planning won't be a big issue, but my worry is that there's small details/tips that I can miss as part of the planning and install process.

 

[martin]

I am looking into replacing rather old carpets in 3 bedrooms with either Vinyl or Laminate flooring. Anyone here have any experience regarding vinyl flooring and it's installation cost, longevity etc?

I do have limited DIY experience when it comes to floor installation, I do have decent woodworking experience so cutting and planning won't be a big issue, but my worry is that there's small details/tips that I can miss as part of the planning and install process.

Other's will probably give you far more valuable advice but these three things really helped when installing laminate in my house a few ages ago:

1. Ensure your subsurface (is that the right word?) is level. Self-leveling screed can cover a multitude of sins in this regard.
2. Buy a profile gauge.
3. Buy knee guards.

Bonus tip: after 3 years, rip out all the laminate that you spent so many nights on to install and replace with tiles.

 

[xrapidx]

We replaced the laminate in our bedrooms with vinyl - much better product and more real looking than laminate (if you go for a wood look), it also feels better underfoot. It was about r32k for about 50m2 installed.