Yes, you can use Self-levelling compound (SLC) over Quarry Tiles. So put the hammer and chisel down! Put the kettle on, and read the rest of this article if you want to find out more, because I’ve already saved you a hard day of graft. One of the main ingredients in Quarry tiles is clay…
Self-levelling compound is a quick and easy solution for creating a smooth and level surface, but can it be used over ceramic tiles? The short answer is yes, self-levelling compound can be used over ceramic tiles, but there are a few important things to consider before starting your project. The first thing to consider is…
You will be glad to know the answer is Yes. You can use self-levelling compound on Porcelain tiles, so you don’t need to go ripping all those old tiles up. Phewwww! That being said, don’t just go pouring your self-levelling compound directly onto your porcelain tiles as there are some conditions that need to be…
If you have never worked with plasterboard before, you may be at a loose end when it comes to fixing plasterboard. How do you fix and fix into plasterboard? In this epic guide, I will address all of your plasterboard fixing questions, including fixing to studs, brick, ceilings and more! How To Fix Plasterboard There…
There are 3 main ways you can cover an Artex Ceiling or Wall without the need for plastering. If you have any further suggestions let us know in the comments below. I will start with the easiest cheapest method to cover your Artex without plastering first. It may require a little bit more elbow grease…
There are only 4 main ways to cover an Artex ceiling. I will start with the cheapest working towards the most expensive and time-consuming. I have included links to some other helpful articles at the bottom that might be able to help you with your specific Artex Ceiling project. Painting Artex You can paint directly…
There are 3 main ways to cover Artex walls without plastering. All of which can be done yourself. Painting an Artex Wall You can paint directly onto a wall with a fill coat. This is a special type of paint that acts like a very thick emulsion. It helps to fill in the hollows and…
In this article, I will tell you how to remove an Artex ceiling yourself as well as what you will need and how to dispose of the Artex once you have removed it. Artex ceilings were made using asbestos up until 1984. Asbestos fibres were used as a binding strengthening material within textured ceiling coatings….
Here is the full list of all the settings and symbols for your Hotpoint Oven. I will tell you what all the symbols and settings mean in order to better help you use your Hotpoint Oven/Cooker appliance. Off Setting Symbol (Zero or 0) The Zero Symbol on a Hotpoint oven means that the appliance is…
Slot a Makita battery into a charger and you are greeted by flashing lights, and maybe a catchy jingle depending on your charger. But what do these lights mean? Let’s have a look! So you’ve just got a Makita charger or maybe you’re borrowing someone else’s tools. You plug the battery into the charger and…
The cost to self-level a floor can vary wildly from scenario to scenario. The best thing I can do is give you a classic example and you can use it as a reference for your own project. To give you an idea – It will cost around £600 pounds in the UK to pay a…
You don’t have to PVA before applying self-levelling compound. However, always check the manufactures Data Sheet for your chosen product. These can normally be found on the manufactures website. Note: All self-levelling compound manufacturers are required by law to produce a data sheet for their products. This will normally contain information on the preparation of…
It is easy to calculate exactly how much self-levelling compound you will need. Bear in mind you should always have a bag or two extra just in case you end up using more than expected. The self-Levelling compound comes typically in either a 20kg or 25kg bag. This is standard across all manufacturers. Self-levelling compound…
You can’t usually apply self-levelling compound directly onto timber floorboards due to Gaps, Steps and Movement between the individual floorboards. Domestic Floor Layers usually insist that the floor is overboard with a minimum of 6mm thick plywood, before applying any self-levelling compound. Note: The floorboards must still be firmly affixed to the floor joists before…
All self-levelling compound has a certain level of flexibility. This very much depends on the type of self-levelling compound you decide to use. The 3 types of self-levelling compound are listed below: Latex mixed – Self-Levelling Compound (Highly Flexible) Water mixed – Self-Levelling Compound (Non-Flexible) Water mixed – Fibre Reinforced – Self-Levelling Compound (Flexible) The…
To prime or not to prime, that is the question. Ideally, you don’t want to be messing around applying a primer before you apply a self-levelling compound. It adds an extra step to the process and it can get complicated deciding which primer to use, in what ratio, and for what substrate material. It also…