The Home Improvements Thread (2)

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@CamiKaze @WAslayer @Steamy Tom @ScottulusMaximus @The_Mowgs thanks all for your help, I really appreciate the feedback.

The supply store phoned today and said that the taps are on back order, and the shipment is delayed so I will only have it by the end of this week, if I'm lucky. I've just stopped using the faulty tap and secured it with a fat washer to stop the water flow.

A little back story: the cold water tap in the second bathroom has a very crappy washer system, and it has a brass nipple that holds the washer in place. Said nipple became detached and fell down the pipe leading into the wall, and the washer dislodged. I couldn't source a spare valve from Builders as the tap is some cheap rubbish that doesn't fit anything that I have bought to fix it with. Exasperated by the struggle, I have decided to call it a day and replace both bathroom tap sets as it is probably only a matter of time before they also start giving hassles.
 
Is it possible to tile over existing tiles without removing the old tiles?
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Awesum said:
Is it possible to tile over existing tiles without removing the old tiles?
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Wouldn't advise it.. you'll run into clearance issues with things like doors etc.. for example, the door in the background is very likely to drag on the new tiles..

it's cheap and easy enough to remove the old tiles..
 
Awesum said:
Is it possible to tile over existing tiles without removing the old tiles?
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There were spots in our house where the previous owner did exactly this. I could be mistaken but it seems like any instability/cracks in the older layer ended up on the more recent layer. I'm not sure whether this was as a result of tiling over older tiles or just a crappy tiling job in general.

I removed all of the old tile in our house (70% of the house was tiled) by myself and though it really sucked I would not personally tile over existing tiles for the same reason I would not build on ancient burial grounds. You don't want old ghosts coming back to haunt you ;)
 
WAslayer said:
Wouldn't advise it.. you'll run into clearance issues with things like doors etc.. for example, the door in the background is very likely to drag on the new tiles..

it's cheap and easy enough to remove the old tiles..
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I wanted to avoid the dust and mess caused by removing the old tiles. I will be replacing the door too.
It's probably best to do it the the correct way then.
 
Question for the learned folks on this thread. I have an aluminium sliding door and the wheel seems to be broken or something else is not working. The door no longer rolls easily close. You have to push it with force and it kind of drags until its closed.

Is this something easily fixed? Is the like a replacement wheel which can be bought and easily fitted in or something to call somebody out to repair?

Thanks
 
Ecco said:
Question for the learned folks on this thread. I have an aluminium sliding door and the wheel seems to be broken or something else is not working. The door no longer rolls easily close. You have to push it with force and it kind of drags until its closed.

Is this something easily fixed? Is the like a replacement wheel which can be bought and easily fitted in or something to call somebody out to repair?

Thanks
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Spray that along the rail
 
Ecco said:
Question for the learned folks on this thread. I have an aluminium sliding door and the wheel seems to be broken or something else is not working. The door no longer rolls easily close. You have to push it with force and it kind of drags until its closed.

Is this something easily fixed? Is the like a replacement wheel which can be bought and easily fitted in or something to call somebody out to repair?

Thanks
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You can adjust the height of the wheel by turning the screw found at the bottom of the door, in a small hole.
It usually gets lower over time.
 
Ecco said:
Question for the learned folks on this thread. I have an aluminium sliding door and the wheel seems to be broken or something else is not working. The door no longer rolls easily close. You have to push it with force and it kind of drags until its closed.

Is this something easily fixed? Is the like a replacement wheel which can be bought and easily fitted in or something to call somebody out to repair?

Thanks
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Toddle off to Builders, buy a new wheel.

Take door out, jimmy the old wheel out and install new one and marvel in the ease of movement in the door.
 
Ecco said:
Question for the learned folks on this thread. I have an aluminium sliding door and the wheel seems to be broken or something else is not working. The door no longer rolls easily close. You have to push it with force and it kind of drags until its closed.

Is this something easily fixed? Is the like a replacement wheel which can be bought and easily fitted in or something to call somebody out to repair?

Thanks
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First sweep out all dirt (good few times) and apply silicone spray. I would avoid Q20/petroleum based lubricants on these doors as they attract dust. If the door still drags, then replace the rollers as they do wear out now and then, they are inexpensive. Just might need 2 people tounmount them.
 
Thanks for the responses. Will start with a silicone spray, and check it out, otherwise a trip to builders will be in order
 
Hi all,

I'm looking to redo the paving at my patio and around my pool. It's currently all bricks. (want something that looks nicer and more modern). I'm undecided between new paving or outdoor non slip tiles. Anyone have any recommendations between the 2? Anyone want to share their current patio/pool paving look, I'm looking for some inspiration.

Thanks
 
Ecco said:
Thanks for the responses. Will start with a silicone spray, and check it out, otherwise a trip to builders will be in order
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Wheel is probably cheaper than the spray... And it takes 10 minutes to change.
 
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