Perhaps you’re considering buying a house that you love everything about… except the boring slab of a floor in the basement. Or you’re looking for a way to spruce up your own concrete floor. Or you’ve read about how (surprisingly) environmentally friendly these floors are and want to do your part… … [Read more...]
How to Lay Floor Tiles
Please read tips and advice on the tiling page for tips on tools required, setting out, using a guide rod, cutting tiles and using tile spacers. DIY tip:- To achieve a better finished 'look' to your tiled floor, skirting boards can be removed and replaced after the floor has been tiled to give a … [Read more...]
How to Fix Creaky Floorboards
Creaking and squeaky floorboards is a very common issue, but fortunately it is an easy problem to overcome. If the floorboard is loose in places it will have to be screwed down using wood screws which screw into the joists below. Before you do anything, lift the floorboard with a bolster chisel … [Read more...]