I am undertaking a few well overdue DIY jobs all at the same time.
Laying flooring throughout , tiling the kitchen and downstairs bathroom and fitting new kitchen work tops and sink.
My main question about is fitting the sink and taps. We currently have two taps on our existing sink but would like to swap to a single mixer tap.
Would I need a plumber to change the way The water is fed to the taps. Obviously I have a hot water feed and cold water feed. Is it a simple job to convert to a mixer ?
Other question is fitting new door frames and specifically the join to the skirting board. The skirting and frame will be shaped ( moulded I think the term is) so was thinking it would be difficult to join them.
My mate suggests a separate door face block at the bottom of the frame the same height as the skirting.
is this easy to mess up
I made an absolute erse of tiling my kitchen floor a few years ago so I want to prove I am manly enough to do a decent job this time.
Compound mitre saw for the skirtings and frames ?
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Thread: Couple of DIY questions
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12-11-2017 09:23 PM #1
Couple of DIY questions
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13-11-2017 12:20 AM #2This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
As for the taps, it depends on your existing supplies. If they're flexible then it's pretty straightforward but if they're copper then get a plumber in.
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13-11-2017 09:43 AM #3
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For the tiling get an electric tile cutter from the likes of B&Q, they're £30/40. http://www.diy.com/departments/plasp.../653270_BQ.prd
After a few perfectly straight cuts at a perfect size you'll become much more adventurous; corners, L shapes and even round bits will become second nature!Space to let
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13-11-2017 10:00 AM #5
By the time you've spent money on a compound mitre saw, electric tile cutter and enough plumbing components to fit out hearts new megastand... and then slugged away at it all for a few weeks you'll wish you just paid a professional and enjoyed some leisure time...
Good luck
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I want to prove I'm a man though.No Eternal Reward Shall Forgive Us Now For Wasting The Dawn
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I think a few you tube videos will be in orderNo Eternal Reward Shall Forgive Us Now For Wasting The Dawn
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13-11-2017 02:19 PM #11
Are you actually replacing the door lining, stops and facings... or just the facings?
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13-11-2017 03:07 PM #12This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteNo Eternal Reward Shall Forgive Us Now For Wasting The Dawn
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27-11-2017 08:07 AM #14
Well , took 4 days off work and the weekend and I have floored the whole downstairs and fitted normal skirting in the kitchen.
Still to fit the shaped skirting in the living room and will be practicing the corner joins later. They look a nightmare to do.
YouTube videos suggest using a coping saw but it looks pretty difficult compared to normal skirting.
The house is an absolute mess .
Decided against the door facings .No Eternal Reward Shall Forgive Us Now For Wasting The Dawn
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Is the skirting being painted? If so decorators caulk could be a good friend to you
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