Hello and welcome to my world! A door not latching can leave you in a world of pain, as there could be about 25 different reasons for this. I’ll go through them all, starting with the most common, based on my own experience as a joiner in the UK – so you can hopefully get…
[mv_create key=”1″ thumbnail=”https://theblokecave.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Marking-all-the-way-around.jpg” title=”How To Cut Down Chair Legs” type=”diy”] To cut chair legs down all you need is a handsaw and a bit of ingenuity. You don’t need any fancy tools or equipment. The last thing you want to do is cut your chair down incorrectly and leave yourself with a wonky chair for life….
If you are painting a large area with masonry paint then you may have considered spraying it as a way of speeding up the painting process. But is this possible if you are using Sandtex masonry paint? Can you spray Sandtex masonry paint? Only one way to find out, do it! Spraying Sandtex Masonry Paint…
So you have some masonry that needs a fresh coat of paint and are thinking of using Sandtex masonry paint. But there is one thing you need to know before you use it, is sandtex masonry paint oil-based? After all, this will greatly affect how you use the paint, or maybe if you even buy…
1. Remove and re-insert the battery within five seconds and the melody will change. 2. Every time you remove and re-insert the battery the melody will change, cycling through the pre-sets. 3. When the desired melody sound comes out, leave the battery cartridge inserted and charging will begin. When a “short beep” mode is selected,…
You can use self-levelling compound outside, if you choose the right product. Ardex K 301, Resin Coat CTR044, Setcrete Exterior Floor Levelling compound, Pourable Concrete, Leveller by floorsaver are all suitable for this application. They are all specially formulated to be incredibly hardwearing and unaffected by rain or frost. They are also able to withstand…
Asphalt is smooth and non-porous so you cannot apply the normal self-levelling compound that is mixed with water. It will not adhere correctly start to crack and eventually flake off over time. You can apply Ardex NA which is a two-part latex based self-levelling compound. It always comes with a bottle of latex and a…
All types of self-levelling compound can be built up in layers. I would even recommend it, if you need build up your floor quite significantly (anything above 10-12mm). If you are using a cement based self-levelling compound that you add water to, you should wait for your first coat to cure properly. Then prep the…
Strictly speaking, self-levelling compound is not a finished floor covering. Despite it being pretty good stuff, it is designed to have a floor covering applied over it. Its purpose is mainly to provide a smooth and level surface. It is not designed to act as a wear layer, Unless you buy a specific product like…
Yes, If you are using a cement-based self-levelling compound it is always best to use a sealer on concrete. Even if it’s just because the floor is dusty, sometimes it can be quicker to apply a sealer rather than hoovering it all up, but it’s best practice to do both. Sealing the floor can be…
Yes, Get it used up! The quality of the product inside will not be compromised. The only thing that causes self-levelling compound to go bad is moisture getting into the bag. There is a simple check you can do, Open the bag if it is still fine and powdery you are good to go. If there…
You may be asking yourself “do I need a spiked roller for self-levelling compound” the answer is an astounding Yes! I’m going to stick my neck out here – a spiked roller is even more important than a trowel when you are applying a self-levelling compound! If I had the choice between a trowel and…
I would be very nervous about applying cheaper cement-based self-levelling compounds that you mix with water on chipboard. The chipboard floor covering will start to absorb the moisture from the self-levelling compound mix, causing it to swell and blow. Very Important: Cement-based self-level also has no flexibility once it sets, so if it is on…
If you lay your Self-levelling compound and leave it overnight it will be dry by the morning. Most manufacturers state that their products can be walked on in around 4 hours. I have found this to be true, but there is no right answer here, as it all depends on the Temperature, Relative humidity and…
No, You can’t directly apply traditional cement-based self-levelling compounds that you mix with water, on top of Bitumen. Further preparation of the subfloor is required. See solutions 1 and 2 below if you are using the cement-based self-levelling compound. You can, however, apply a 2-part Latex-based self-levelling compound, which does not require any extra preparation,…
A self-levelling compound will have a tendency to crack as it is only applied in a very thin layer. This is usually between 3mm-10mm just thick enough to smooth imperfections in the floor. Once the floor is level a floor covering can be easily applied, this could be LVT, tile, laminate etc. What causes self-levelling…