Just out of interest does anything happen with those new members who turn up and post useless/dangerous or regurgitated information on posts? I’m...
Hi all, I've a potential client looking to install sheet vinyl in a small downstairs WC over existing tiles. I haven't seen the job yet so not...
I’ve got a job coming in Surrey and looking for a team of fitters to tackle it. It’s communal areas for flats anyone free end of Feb early March...
Hi all, Does anyone know if it is possible (and if so how) to repair a small dent/tear in a sheet vinyl floor?
I know it’s generally a bad idea but do you think I can get away with fitting a kitchen on top of Polyflor Secura? I know it would cause issues...
Hey all, I’m replacing the vinyl at home in the kitchen and the subfloor is not what I expected from other areas and would like some advice....
I’ve come across a subfloor of floorboards and the damp test is off the meter. First time I’ve had it and not be a concrete floor. Any ideas on a...
Hi guys. I have someone looking at a choice of 2 vinyls from carpetright. Does anyone know their real names? Both are Mardi Gras (which I’ve...
Does anyone wear gloves when fitting? I don’t mean for the cold generally but I have eczema and it’s flared up on my hands so would be nice to...
Does anyone use these. Are they good? I’m fed up with the boxes for my staple hammer and Maestri falling apart so tempted to get some but not...
I’ve always used a hacksaw to cut door bars but the better quality ones (stairrods prems especially) seem to destroy the blades in now time at...
Hi all, Just visited a customer who has a concrete floor with what appears to be a bitumen DPM, only problem the last fitter has nailed gripper...
What do people use? I’ve always stuck with standard tape and never had a problem on domestics but always wonder if there is something better out...
Hi all, I've been asked to fit carpets to a room that has a concrete subfloor that is sloping due to subsidence (now fixed), the end 1m of the...
Does anyone remember these? They were a cable trunking system that had an oversized base to lay under the gripper and pin through So you had a...
Hi guys, I need some advice. At the moment I only fit carpets so use an indicative damp meter just to make sure there’s no major issues. I want...
I need to get a new pair of shears as no matter how much I sharpen mine they don’t cut the cheaper PU underlays well at all and it’s driving me up...
So for fun I thought I’d try and compile a list of as many myths and misconceptions I can find in the Flooring world. Share any you have. My...
So just for fun. If you could only fit one carpet make forever what would it be? Ignore value for money for the customer and quality. Just a...
Hi all, I’d like a second opinion as I think I know the answer but I’ve been asked to help out the in laws and I always find I doubt myself when...
