Conservatory Started.

[Dan]

Ahhhh they've got your back there then mate I'm sure.

 

[demi34]

Thermostat cable should not be under the cable only in the middle of the 2 elements

 

[Bill]

you do know that the yellow tape is has a sticky side to it?

you can peel away the top layer to reveal the sticky side so that it helps stick the mat down?

 

[Tile Shop]

you do know that the yellow tape is has a sticky side to it?

you can peel away the top layer to reveal the sticky side so that it helps stick the mat down?

The yellow strips are on the topside of the mesh, and its the white strip beneath it on the underside that needed peeling. But what Thermonet have done now is made the whole underside of the blue mesh self adhesive, which makes me wonder why they need the additional yellow strips now anyway.

I still think that maybe i didn't get all the dust off the floor. did hoover it, but thinking I should have run a damp mop over the marmox it to get the stubborn bits up and then left it to dry before sticking it down. But I have been over it by hand to make sure there are no raised bits of mesh.

 

[lmkitchens]

Prime the floor before you stick the matt down, Sticks well then. I then use a hot melt gun to glue the loose curls on the ends down so they do not float up.

 

[Tile Shop]

Wow I'm learning a hard lesson. But I'm absolutely loving it. Even making notes on where I'm going wrong and what I could have done different.

So we left off last time with the issue with the heating. This has been re-channelled to half way between the 2 loose laid wires.

Now for the levelling. Easy for most I'm guessing, but this is a new first for me. never had to level a floor before, even without underfloor heating. Was given a good suggestion of putting some "runners" down the floor, pouring the SLC and running it over with a straight edge. Not got a straight edge...... but did have a nice long straight bit of 2x4 in the shed, so improvised. Next problem, with the UFH found it near impossible to lay any runners.

So I used the 2x4 "free-hand". Took some balancing and a steady hand, but got it close to what I deem as perfect (but then again, I have low standards ). Kinda wish I had a spike roller, but will get one for next time.

Last night, I started tiling. Did all the correct measuring out, loose laid the tiles in each direction to ensure the cuts wouldn't be pap. Know now where all the cuts will fall so nothing left to do now.

Done 3 rows so far. Got me spacers, lip clips, spirit level. Now thinking "should got that spike roller". I see know that the spirit level doesn't tell the whole story. But a bit of adjustment in the bed and all is going well. Will do some more tonight and tomorrow, aiming to finish on Wednesday night.

More pics to follow.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

We love pics - saves on words.

 

[Kyle Knowles]

I like the glue gun tip never thought of that before

 

[charliesw4]

If its any consolation i don't think bal level max can take a spiked roller, it raises the fibres

 

[charliesw4]

Sorry, didnt mean the bold!

 

[White Room]

If its any consolation i don't think bal level max can take a spiked roller, it raises the fibres

That's not one I've heard before, was going to highlight but it's already done

 

[charliesw4]

Yes, sorry about that!

from bal level max tech data sheet:

Usage procedure
1. Prime the floor surface if required and allow to dry before
mixing BAL LEVEL MAX. Note: Timber board joints where
gaps between boards are open, use thin heavy duty tape
to bridge joints, care must be taken not to over
everywhere in tape (this will help to minimise the leveller
disappearing beneath the sub-floor).
2. Pour mix over sub-floor and spread to required depth
using a suitable steel finishing trowel or long hand blade.
3. Surface should be sufficiently smooth to receive floor
coverings without further treatment. Note: Do NOT use a
spiked roller; this will pull the fibres to the surface

Not a fan of this slc, used it twice and found it hard going although the finish was good.

 

[Italy]

paul strange, do not know.
He is a man of the technical data sheet.
if he does not know
black ball for paul

 

[Tile Shop]

So started tiling the other day but because of work not done any more. Went back to it last night. Spotted some bits i was far from happy with so took a few tiles up to relay them. This is where i'm carrying on from this morning.

Using the tile easy lip clips. But have found that turning them too tight can move the tiles. You may spot one grout joint in the picture that ain't perfect because of it, but its not too far out and won't be spotted when its grouted. I can live with it, but its another "lesson learned" to add to my list.

 

[Italy]

So started tiling the other day but because of work not done any more. Went back to it last night. Spotted some bits i was far from happy with so took a few tiles up to relay them. This is where i'm carrying on from this morning.

Using the tile easy lip clips. But have found that turning them too tight can move the tiles. You may spot one grout joint in the picture that ain't perfect because of it, but its not too far out and won't be spotted when its grouted. I can live with it, but its another "lesson learned" to add to my list.

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good adjutant (dog).
evil red briefcase.
nice job paul