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Floor levelling, or levelling a concrete floor, using a flooring compound is a quicker and easier way to create a usable floor surface than laying a whole new floor.

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Concrete and Mortar Guide

September 1, 2018May 22, 2020 DIY Guides cement, concrete, mortor, render

Being able to mix concrete and mortar is an essential skill for any ardent DIY-er. Concrete is used in many places around the home, for laying a firm sub-floor or a base for paving, whilst Mortar is the most important bit in any wall.

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Insulating a Concrete Floor

August 1, 2018June 17, 2019 DIY Guides concrete, flooring, insulation

The concrete floors of modern houses should all have been insulated during construction, normally using a thick layer of dense polystyrene laid in sheets between the hardcore base and the finished surface.

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Breaking up a Concrete Slab

July 27, 2018August 21, 2018 DIY Guides concrete, concrete slab

Breaking up a concrete slab, such as an old concrete driveway, is not a task you should enter into lightly. But with a bit of planning, and the right tools, it can be done by almost anyone will to put in the hard work.

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Laying a Concrete Slab

March 14, 2018October 30, 2018 DIY Guides 0 Comments concrete pad, concrete slab, shed

Before erecting a shed or greenhouse, it is a very good idea to lay down a pad of concrete for it to sit on.

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Fixing Wooden Posts with Concrete

August 9, 2017October 30, 2018 DIY Guides 0 Comments concrete foundation, fencepost, post

Learn how to anchor posts in concrete, for use when constructing fences and other structures.

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Laying a Concrete Floor

April 9, 2015May 1, 2021 DIY Guides concrete, floor

A rotten or damaged suspended timber floor, on the groundfloor of a house, can usually be replaced with a solid concrete floor if you wish. Here you can learn how.

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Ready Mix Concrete

April 9, 2015July 18, 2018 DIY Guides 1 Comment concrete, ready mix

There are a few DIY jobs which might require large amounts of concrete at one time, including creating concrete driveways or laying the concrete slab foundation for a garage or outbuilding.

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Repairing Concrete Steps

April 9, 2015July 18, 2018 DIY Guides concrete, steps

Casting new concrete steps requires quite a lot of complicated formwork and is tricky to get right. If you need steps in your garden, it is better and easier to build them from pre-cast slabs and blocks, or even bricks.

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Types of Foundation

April 9, 2015July 18, 2018 DIY Guides construction, foundations

Using or being able to identify the correct types of foundation needed for a particular building project can mean the

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Find the Correct Concrete Pad Depth

April 9, 2015June 17, 2019 DIY Guides concrete

There are several reasons why you might need to lay a concrete pad in your garden. You could be creating off-road parking or erecting a garden shed. Each situation will require a different thickness pad.

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Using a Cement Mixer

April 9, 2015July 18, 2018 DIY Guides 0 Comments cement, concrete, mixes, mortar

Mixing concrete and mortar by hand is fairly easy to do and offers a good amount of control over the consistency of the mix. However, if you have a large amount of concrete or mortar to mix, it is often worth hiring a small cement mixer to make things easier.

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Concrete Surface Finishes

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides concrete

The surface of any concrete you lay can be finished in a number of different ways. Ideally, concrete should be made slightly rough to give a better grip if it is to be walked on.

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Building a Concrete Driveway

April 9, 2015June 17, 2019 DIY Guides 2 Comments concrete, drive, driveway, gravel

Adding a driveway to your property makes very good sense and if you have the room, this is a summer project you should really consider. Driveways are a good idea for several reasons, not least the added security they offer for your car.

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