Home DIY

Also I can't fucking believe that I didn't prove match the accessories for the sail. A tool station turn buckle is under a quid.

I would mix up some filler from powder, TX110 or Fibarex and use a filler knife to get it in the gaps then get rid of the excess with a sponge. Probably marginally easier/cheaper than caulk and less likely to shrink and crack.

Mix up some cement and once dry paint over it. i mean would have maybe been better to do it first but hey ho

Sound! Will pass on the info.

This’d probably be quite good for that.

https://www.toolstation.com/red-devil-onetime-ready-mixed-filler/p88654

That lightweight filler is loved by electricians because you can use it in small quantities straight from the pot and it has a good consistency for quickly fixing problems around sockets and downlighters. It sticks well and has low shrinkage.

If you use it in larger quantities be careful about skin contact and in some cases eye irritation.

I really like the stuff. Sure it's frowned upon by the pro's but I'm a fan for what you discribe.

Had chrysotile professionally removed from house yesterday after finding it under the carpet.

This is still left on the floor - does that look like asbestos?

Previous owner's cat?

ha! I need to know before I take the sander to the boards...

Similar enough that I’d want them to double check.

Hah! It does look like the mess the robot hoover leaves behind after it's sucked up a hairball.

Purely coincidentally, having seen that picture, how would one go about getting tested for asbestos exposure?

It's useful for small fixes like that. Not sure it's frowned on, personally I had to stop using it because it irritates my eyes.

Ripping kitchen out. Guessing this isn't one of the gas fittings I'm allowed to disconnect myself?

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With gas, if you aren't sure don't do it.

(Legally you can do any gas work in your own home if you are competent. Doesn't mean it is a good idea.)

With gas, if you aren't sure don't do it.

I was hoping to find one of the quick bayonet fittings back there. I figure this one would involve fitting a cap after removing the hob. Might just see if my neighbour is still registered.

Edit: Found an isolator further down the pipe. Still buried behind a load of cabinets 😒. I hate this house.

the ceiling my hallway above my stairs must be about 4 meters, maybe more. I need a ladder that will allow me to reach the top while working on the stairs so I can paint the coving. Any suggestions?

I would be renting a stairs platform, safest way

I did a home made scaffolding with a scaffold board on bannister and ladder on the stairs. Would not recommend...

Painted our hallway walls, ceiling and coving all the same colour using the same paint. Roller and paintbrush on a pole. Looks OK from a few feet away lol

There are 3 main ways to achieve this. The easiest is a stair ladder. In some cases you need an articulated ladder but they can be difficult to get into position. There's also a little stairs platform available that works in some cases like curved staircases.

This link shows you how they work, prices are crazy for ladders these days. Maybe hire one.

https://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/acatalog/2-Section-Stair-Combination-Ladder.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuO6WBhDLARIsAIdeyDILv89vymNGOY6qT31XBq-iq1hW0qNwDVrIpijnFKkTXdCU25qQ4UQaAnpBEALw_wcB

I did it with a mix of leaning across from a stepladder on the landing and straddling a windowsill and a handrail. Wouldn't advise it, sketchy af

Lights and radiator back on. Just the floor left to go. I think I've got PTSD from the stripping of the wallpaper, newel post, spindles and handrail however really happy with how it's turned out . The floor, stair treads and risers are going to be sanded by Catfords)/forums favourite son Zeni. He dropped his stuff off today and will start on Monday.
Going to start stripping out the kitchen in the next month or so as the oven, which has a 6 month lead time, should be arriving early Sept.
Hallway is quite a complicated room to completely redecorate.

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I thought he hated doing stairs! Tell him Tom from Braidwood Road says hi, and ask him if he’d do a floor in Somerset ;)