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  • Floor underlay for tiles

    Wanting to tiles the floor. Joist are done, is it better to lay down chipboard/osb/ply. have chip board on site and wondered whether this would work? I am wanting to lay tiles on the floor. What would you put on top of this board? I have heard of Hardie Packer? Also same question for the bathroom area where there's much more moisture. How thick is this layer including the board and anything else. This floor needs to be watertight please. Many thanks

    Asked by Fa on 28th Jan 2021
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    Electrical re wire

    How much should it cost to fully re wire a 2 bed bungalow approximately

    Asked by Nickie on 20th Sep 2022
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    Mounting a tv to a plastered wall

    Is it possible to mount a tv on to a plastered wall ?

    Asked by Stephen on 23rd May 2019
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    What's the minimum width of a corridor?

    What's the narrowest a corridor can be in your house? Our bathroom is currently off a bedroom, so building a corridor would make it more accessible. But we're not sure if we can squeeze it in.

    Asked by Jenny on 19th May 2023
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    What is the colour theory?

    Hi there, just curious, what exactly is colour theory and how does it relate to painting a room?

    Asked by Simon on 27th May 2022
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    Flooring Fitting Small Area Cost

    I have a small area by my front door (where a fitted doormat used to be) that needs reflooring. I have Amtico, Dry Cedar throughout the rest of the hallway. I'm trying to source one box (as it's only around 1m x 1.5m that needs flooring. Would you be able to provide a quote for fitting? Many thanks, Hollie

    Asked by Hollie on 16th May 2020
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    Best way to paint stained wood?

    My stair case is currently dark brown stained wood. I would like the paint the handrail and the bottom black with white spindles. What paint and techniques would give the best finish?

    Asked by Joel on 31st Jan 2022
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    Diagonal cracking above window

    I have diagonal cracking of mortar above window on exterior wall is it just a repointing job or something to worry about?

    Asked by Chris on 17th May 2020
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    Should I insulate between joists or rafters?

    Should I insulate my loft between the ceiling joists or the roof rafters? Or both?

    Asked by Gavin on 20th Apr 2023
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    Do I need to leave a gap between my house and paving?

    I'm having new block paving laid around the perimeter of my house and was wondering if I should leave a gap or not?

    Asked by Gavin on 20th Apr 2023
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