Not for painting on, also plasterboard is far cheaper and you dont need to cut it as such, score and snap.
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Not for painting on, also plasterboard is far cheaper and you dont need to cut it as such, score and snap.
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I'll have fewer cuts just using plasterboard and save on cost on needing different adhesive. If it works for my small toilet then I'll do that instead.
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Project update!
Tomorrow I'm aiming to knock off the rest of the tiles and some plaster.
Tomorrow I'm aiming to knock off the rest of the tiles and some plaster.
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Tidy! Good to see you've got distracted on the deconstruction with the construction bit (exactly how I work too 
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Haha yes I was to impatient to try and get the loo installed so my family can stop complaining about the terrible hardship of having to walk upstairs.Tidy! Good to see you've got distracted on the deconstruction with the construction bit (exactly how I work too
Anyone happen to know what's involved when installing a Grohe flush plate horizontally? The plastic cover is switchable but the Grohe logo is still fixed vertical.
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Cheers.
Another question if you don't mind. The floor is level but it has that black coating on the concrete; reckon I can tile straight onto whatever that is? Or should I SBR it first?
Is the black stuff not a damp proof membrane over the concrete floor?
Looks like you're progressing well anyways!
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if the black stuff is stable i would prime it with this stuff
https://www.tilemasteradhesives.co....-and-grip-multi-purpose-bond-enhancing-primer
works much better than the standard primers on "problem" surfaces.
https://www.tilemasteradhesives.co....-and-grip-multi-purpose-bond-enhancing-primer
works much better than the standard primers on "problem" surfaces.
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Today's progress was to chisel off the plaster with an SDS drill and fit the downlights.
Also started removing the wallpaper and got bored with that very quickly.
Also started removing the wallpaper and got bored with that very quickly.
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I think we work in very similar ways.
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Self levelling down on two coats of primer.
I've never used this stuff before. It was so nice and easy to work with, love it.
I've never used this stuff before. It was so nice and easy to work with, love it.
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the stuff i use(tilemaster rapid level 30) is pretty good at levelling it's self, just needs a quick trowel out. i'm usually putting it over electric UFH so can't use a spiked roller. have to work fast though as it lives up to its name.
also foam gun is handy to keep it in the area you want it.
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Pushed it around lightly with a plastering trowel.
Didn't used a spiked roller but there are no bubbles whatsoever and it has levelled itself perfectly according to my box level.
Product was Mapei Ultimate Leveller 1210.
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Today I started boarding and chased in the heating pipes.
Slowly does it! This is taking ages. Satisfying though.
Slowly does it! This is taking ages. Satisfying though.