TBE Hints & Tips Blog - Commentshttp://thebuildingexperience.com/hintstipsblog/Hints & Tips blogen-GBSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Alison Harkin comments on PlasteringAlison HarkinFri, 16 May 2008 21:53:13 +0000http://thebuildingexperience.com/hintstipsblog/2007/7/28/plastering.html#comments141019:1465548:comment/1507401I am dying to have a go at plastering. I have a small utility room which I would like skimming. I have read your instructions and am just want to have a go :). Is there a way to ensure that the plaster is even across the whole wall ?. I am not too bothered about doing a perfect job, after all, there is only me who can use a washing machine in our house !!! Alison

]]>Andy Cowan comments on Undercoat PlastersAndy CowanSun, 04 May 2008 11:06:42 +0000http://thebuildingexperience.com/hintstipsblog/2007/8/6/undercoat-plasters.html#comments141019:1465548:comment/1463507Thanks for the inspiration this morning my friend. I coated two rooms (old plaster in ok shape) with thistle joint cement, i'm really happy with the result, but could've done without the dust.I tried one wall of another room with thistle one coat, but my plastering chops weren't up to it, and needless to say i was getting a bit pissed off with the whole thing. i bought some bonding,(used for patching aformentioned rooms), and thanks to you am inspired enough to go and get it on. all the best.

]]>Simon99 comments on How to lay the perfect patioSimon99Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:37:15 +0000http://thebuildingexperience.com/hintstipsblog/2007/9/9/how-to-lay-the-perfect-patio.html#comments141019:1465548:comment/1010855In your preparation you say to use a bed of sand, but make no mention of any cement. Should you not use a lean mix of sand and cement?

Great article though. Very thorough.

]]>Little Dick comments on How to lay an oak floorLittle DickMon, 10 Sep 2007 08:37:54 +0000http://thebuildingexperience.com/hintstipsblog/2007/8/24/how-to-lay-an-oak-floor.html#comments141019:1465548:comment/986827Sorry i missed your responses guys, but thanks for your feedback. Yes floor bore there are various grades available. you can have rustic, classic or premium. with fewer knots respectively. and equally a rise in price. If you can find a reliable source, and they do wood of a consistent quality stick with them. I always go classic, but thats a personal decision.

]]>Floor Bore comments on How to lay an oak floorFloor BoreMon, 03 Sep 2007 10:33:11 +0000http://thebuildingexperience.com/hintstipsblog/2007/8/24/how-to-lay-an-oak-floor.html#comments141019:1465548:comment/977646Is it possible to source the oak so that I don't get too many knots in it?

I don't really care about it but my Girlfriend doesn't like it at all. She thinks it looks 'broken', bless her.

Thanks
George

]]>Neo comments on How to lay an oak floorNeoSun, 02 Sep 2007 18:37:50 +0000http://thebuildingexperience.com/hintstipsblog/2007/8/24/how-to-lay-an-oak-floor.html#comments141019:1465548:comment/977019I've been laying an oak floor this weekend and have followed these hints and tips and it's gone like a dream. Granted i had a skilled friend helping me, who probably could have done it without the instructions but just wanted to offer my thanks. The only thing that you didn't cover in the article was about cutting the boards, which i would have been a little reluctant to do without my friends help, but he had a big scary saw that mad it pretty simple. Although i'm sad to say he wouldn't let me have a go on the saw but at £50 a sq m that's probably for the best!

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