Floor Levelling – Levelling a Concrete Floor
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.
Read moreDIY Concrete, Mortar and Render guides, projects and tips, from mixing concrete to repointing a wall and laying foundations.
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.
Read moreBeing 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreBreaking 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.
Read moreBefore erecting a shed or greenhouse, it is a very good idea to lay down a pad of concrete for it to sit on.
Read moreLearn how to anchor posts in concrete, for use when constructing fences and other structures.
Read moreA 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.
Read moreThere 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.
Read moreCasting 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.
Read moreUsing or being able to identify the correct types of foundation needed for a particular building project can mean the
Read moreThere 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.
Read moreMixing 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreAdding 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.
Read moreRender is a mix of cement, lime and sand applied to external walls either to make them more waterproof or to cover up less attractive materials.
Read moreConcrete paving slabs are commonly used for patios and driveways. They are generally very hard-wearing and if laid correctly, should last well.
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