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Are you using a masonry bit that's too big for your plugs?

that hanger is prone to wobbliness, because it has a thin backing plate and all screws are in a single horizontal line. if the holes are a loose fit, you can pop a (headless) match in to snug the fit up

The plugs are in pretty tight. The last hole didn’t work out as it seems I’m drilling between bricks. Is there anything that will reliably work that I can fill the hole with to secure a new plug? Maybe I need to abandon the position and try and offset them.

Cheers!

I'll have a look at how they're set up and try and make sure I fix it in a way that I can add it later.

Mounting to a bit of wood is wise. Very difficult to get a strong enough fix to the wall otherwise!

We skipped the basic Architects’ favourite in favour of these

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SF1200MW.html?source=adwords&ad_position=&ad_id=415703895087&placement=&kw=&network=u&matchtype=&ad_type=&product_id=SF1200MW&product_partition_id=889135910870&campaign=shopping_switches_sockets&version=finalurl_v3&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0Mb3BRCaARIsAPSNGpUVxOd-SbHCV6XEgGOduSuiN1xPNJ2HtnjoJ2onHzGLQlwCTBesMk8aAgPEEALw_wcB

Didn’t like the “seams” around most others. They’re actually painted matt white too, not semi gloss powdercoat. Would buy again. We’re very picky.

Ah nice in thanks. I’m also very picky when it comes to light fixtures and sockets. My old man used to work for MK and Hamiltons so I used to be able to get all sorts. These look promising though!

8 hours later and I have 4 boards down. I fear this is going to be a looooong job.

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Looks to be a good job.

On the bright side it will speed up now......... Until you get to the scribing in the other side that is.

Skip the scribing and blutack new skirting over the old to cover the ends. Just saved you a day and 10% wastage.

Lol, would rep.

So here’s a question - is there anything you can do to avoid pulling the skirting off when you come to lay the final boards on the other side? Other than the DBR special method ;)

To be honest when I fit new flooring I always take the skirting off. I have a irrational hatred of scotia beading

Is the flooring a lap joint or tongue and groove?

If it's a lap joint I'd slather the already fitted side with plenty of good quality waterproof PVA titebond III or similar. If you can get hold of it stuff called Alcolin Professional is a aliphatic resin wood glue which has superior creep resistance so the joint is less likely to fail over time due to movement. Once you've slathered on the glue leave plenty of weight on the join to ensure a good bond.

If it's tongue and groove then rip off the bottom "flap" on the groove and repeat the glue process outlined above. It may be worth ripping a small fillet piece to place under the tongue just in case.

Aye tongue and groove. I think I’ll probably have to bite the bullet and take the skirting off in a couple places. Main problem is that it looks ancient and will likely make a massive mess/disintegrate into pieces when I try and pry it off. And I don’t fancy my chances being able to find stuff to match. It’s about 10 inches tall!

Splitting the bottom of the groove off and glueing sounds good. Was thinking of cutting plugs out of scrap to hide some screws too. I might survive this ordeal after all.

And I don’t fancy my chances being able to find stuff to match. It’s about 10 inches tall!

Looks to be torus which is pretty readily available not seen X10 (ten inches tall) torus but x12 isn't too hard to find from a decent lumber yard (i.e. not Wickes or B&Q) so at a push you could buy x12 and rip 2" off it.

The stuff in the picture is newer stuff. The original is down the hallway, right at the end of the job - so I’ll see how enthusiastic I am about doing it properly at that point.

I know who to ask about what type it is tho!

Looking forward to seeing this. Might do something similar as I'm getting sick of moving my 'office' about too...

I'm about to put in new skirting in my bathroom. Primed MDF skirting going onto painted plaster wall. I forgot to get a tube of gripfill etc. But I've got a lot of PVA and some vinyl flooring adhesive. Would either of these do? I'm also planning to screw/wallplug it occasionally as the wall isn't 100% straight.

Edit: I know that gripfill costs 2 quid. I just don't want to go to Screwfix.

I just don't want to go to Screwfix.

because you passionately dislike the place or because you're worried about distancing?
Both my local toolstation and screwfix do contact less pick ups. You order online, go to the collection point in the car park, someone comes out to ask your order number, they go inside to retrieve it, come back leave it on the floor and walk away so you can pick it up.

Neither - because I've been there so many times recently and I'm bored of it! Though the manager at my local branch is a bit of an arse and I always feel sorry for his employees when I go. I was just hoping to be able to use up something I've got at home.

I hear you. I sometimes feel like I spend more time running about picking stuff up than I do working on the actual project I'm trying to get done.

Neither PVA or floor adhesive sound ideal. They're thin so will need the boards pinned against the wall until they go off (which is a long time for PVA, unsure on floor adhesive)

4" or 6" grinder?

No specific use, just general grinding and cutting things that are too big for a dremel.

Next question is whether anyone has any recommendations for cheap corded options. Looking at this MACALLISTER MSAG750 750W but some of the negative reviews are putting me off. This Erbauer EAG900-115 one is 900W and although relatively more expensive I'm happy to spend £40.

Cheers.

sometimes feel like I spend more time running about picking stuff up than I do working on the actual project I'm trying to get done

also this

I'd probably take a punt on an Aldi one if you're not already bought into a battery platform. Got an Aldi corded that's been fine, albeit not had huge use.

thats your house? all of it? super nice!