What "man jobs" have you done today?
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I used 12.5mm aquaboard on 600 studs, but did add noggings. Adhered fine and it's not fallen down yet.
Posting from another thread of changing my 3rd bathroom in house.
Anyone cut a shower tray before? Think im just gonna go for this 800 tray cut down to 750 mm
Drench Naturals White Thin Slate-Effect Rectangular Shower Tray - 9 Sizes
Shop the Drench Naturals White Thin Slate-Effect Rectangular Shower Tray - 9 Sizes at Drench with free delivery over £500*, 3D Design available and 0% finance available**www.drench.co.uk
I was in the same boat as you with one of our bathrooms, in the plan it looks like you have space, can you squeeze a 760mm wide tray in? 760 seems more readily available than 750.
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Aye i want to fit it right into the edges so 760 by about 1500. If I can trim the shower tray it let's me get it exact to my requirements. Any suggestions for a "diamond cutting blade" for a circular saw?
Mine is a 165mm saw (makita cordless)
Would this type of blade also work for cutting channels into concrete? I need to cut a channel in my floor screed
Eg would this work or is there a better option?
Trend PCD Saw Blade, 165mm x 4 Teeth x 20mm Bore, Polycrystalline Diamond Tipped, Ideal for Cutting Ultra-Hard Material, PCD/FSB/1654 https://amzn.eu/d/6PUpUks
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Work out your dimensions once your backer board is on, allow a little for tanking/waterproof tape and tile down to the shower tray.
If you still need to cut a tray, the style you've chosen is probably best as its solid stone/resin slab, just make sure its flat bottomed, don't use a circular saw use a grinder and wet sponge and a dust mask, I generally use these discs https://hhtilingtools.co.uk/product/thin-turbo-blades/ chip free cuts on 20mm porcelain.
Random query but I couldnt find an answer online.
Does anyone know what the minimum/smallest size cut B&Q will do on their machines in store? Looking to do some paneling but might need it to be c4-5cm and not sure if they will do that or not.
Does anyone know what the minimum/smallest size cut B&Q will do on their machines in store? Looking to do some paneling but might need it to be c4-5cm and not sure if they will do that or not.
Pretty sure they wont do 40 - 50mm.
Something in me thinks the minimum is 200mm ish.
Edit - https://www.diy.com/services/timber-cutting
Something in me thinks the minimum is 200mm ish.
Edit - https://www.diy.com/services/timber-cutting
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You can actually buy panelling kits from B&Q/Wickes IIRC:
Cheshire Mouldings MDF Wall panelling kit (H)1200mm (W)97mm (T)9mm | DIY at B&Q
Get a more up-to-date take on shaker panelling with the MDF wall kit. The slightly thicker MDF strips create a bold statement on any wall. MDF is a hardwearing and stable material when sealed and can remain in place for years. It's smooth surfaces are easy to paint the colour of your choice.
www.diy.com
You can actually buy panelling kits from B&Q/Wickes IIRC:
Cheshire Mouldings MDF Wall panelling kit (H)1200mm (W)97mm (T)9mm | DIY at B&Q
Get a more up-to-date take on shaker panelling with the MDF wall kit. The slightly thicker MDF strips create a bold statement on any wall. MDF is a hardwearing and stable material when sealed and can remain in place for years. It's smooth surfaces are easy to paint the colour of your choice.www.diy.com
Thanks I have used those in the past and were really good. Im putting some onto some different sized wardrobe doors so need more specific sizes, will give them a ring tomorrow and see how low than can go
If you buy a big sheet there is absolutely no reason they won't go as "thin" as you want. I think their minimum is mainly to stop people asking for tiny cuts on tiny sheet material.
E.g. a 2.4m x 1.2m MDF sheet cut into 6cm slithers shouldn't be an issue at all.
Yep thats the plan, just need to get rid of the kids for a few hours to do it!
Soldato
Not sure about cutting down a shower tray. All the ones I've used have a bordered lattice design underneath for strength.
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Did some finishing on the table top
Made from some skip dived wood
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Really nice design & well executed. Congratulations
Soldato
I have been doing every mans dream job.
Cleaning the cooker. Just when you think you have done it a voice out of no where say's - you missed a bit-- I feel like committing suicide.
Cleaning the cooker. Just when you think you have done it a voice out of no where say's - you missed a bit-- I feel like committing suicide.
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Soldato
Brother In law came over to help rip down the old shed and take it to the tip. It was right at the entrance to the garden so opens it up a lot more now.