Author: Palace
Selection of Appropriate Paint Strippers
STRIP AWAY REMOVES COATS OF Old Alkyd undercoat & Gloss paints Pre 1970s Lead based coatings Alkyd Varnishes Interior Artex paints (vinyl based) Vinyl Matt & Silk Emulsions Some “sprayed” exterior coatings. SAFE ON SURFACES OF Softwood frames & doors Plaster / Brick / Concrete Glazed Ceramic Tiles, Glass & uPVC Cast Iron & Steel […]
Read MoreTreatment & Prevention of Damp & Dry Rot
Rot is one of the major causes of timber decay in properties and will usually found be found where dampness from any source has been allowed to become established for a period of time. This creates the ideal conditions for wood rot spores to germinate and spread as a fungal infestation which progressively destroys the structural integrity of […]
Read MoreGuide: Tiling On Floating Floors
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS All tile fixing should be carried out in accordance with BS 5385: WALL & FLOOR TILING Part 3 1989 – Code of practice for the design & installation of ceramic floor tiles and mosaics. Section 14.4 of this standard emphasises the need for timber substrates to be more than suitable for carrying the […]
Read MoreGuide: How to Grout & Avoid Colour Variations
INTRODUCTION It should be noted that due to the variety of application & environmental issues likely to influence the curing of a cement-based grout joint, that it is virtually impossible for the dry composition of the pre pre-blended grout powder to produce localised variations or patchiness in the appearance of the applied grout without first […]
Read MoreGuide: Tiling On Timber Floors
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS All tile fixing should be carried out in accordance with BS 5385: WALL &FLOOR TILING Part 3 1989 – Code of practice for the design & nstallation of ceramic floor tiles and mosaics and the Tile Association guide – “TILING TO TIMBER SHEETS BOARDS & TIMBER SUBSTRATES. Section 14.4 of BS 5385 part […]
Read MoreGuide: Waterproofing and Tanking Before Tile Fixing
CELLARS & BASEMENTS: Many properties have basements, cellars and vaults that were never designed for modern living. They can suffer from rising damp and penetrating damp and even flooding, and as a result are not used to their full potential. Converting this valuable space into a dry warm living area can greatly enhance property values and […]
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