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Cleaning Old Tiles

They might look past their best but this flooring is tough and easy to rejuvenate
JOB OF THE WEEK Giving your floo r a new life
From the e-mails I have been getting, it’s obvious people are starting to make do and mend, especially when it comes to expensive jobs like re-tiling.
Tiles are extremely hard wearing and, even though you might think they’re past their best, chances are they just need a good chemical clean.
They are now no more harmful than standard domestic cleaners, however, always read the manufacturer’s instructions.
The products I always find do the job best are the Lithofin range of cleaners, sealers and protectors.
The most important thing to know is what type of tiles you have and there are three main types – ceramic and porcelain; marble, natural and artificial stone; and terracotta.
The surface of the tiles must be free from stains and swept clean. Any grout that has come away should be re-grouted and cleaned. For old floor tiles, before you apply any product, spread some fine sand such as kiln-dried sand over the surface. Dip a scouring pad in warm, diluted washing-up liquid and give the surface of the tiles a good scrubbing.
Lithofin has a range of products to get your tiles looking great and as good as new again.
In most cases, a blast of the Intensive Cleaner gives results that are remarkable, it truly brings your tiles back to life.
Last wee top tip, Lithofin KF Ceramic clean can also bring old sanitaryware back to life as it easily removes hard and stubborn limescale deposits.

Cracking ways to fix holes in your walls

There are plenty of products to help tidy house blemishes – just choose correctly
JOB OF THE WEEK GIVING YOUR WALLS A NEW LIFE
Every home gets dents, holes and hairline cracks. It does not mean your house is falling down, it just means your house is lived in.
You need to fill these defects with the appropriate filler next time you decorate.
Then there are the big holes, about the size of a fist, that you get in plasterboard. These really need to be filled straight away. You can also have holes around pipe-work and so on.
There are a range of fillers on the market to deal with all sorts of dents, holes, cracks and gouges. It’s a case of identifying the type of material that has been damaged, and getting the correct filler to deal with it.
Large holes in solid walls are best filled using a fast-set plaster product.
However, most holes are in plasterboard walls, in which case you need to use a Gyproc plasterboard patch.
These are basically as easy as putting a plaster on. Just use a filler to cover it.
Gaps between walls and timber, such as skirting boards and door frames, are filled using decorator’s filler/ caulk. As this is flexible it will not crack.
Small dents and holes the size of a screw head are best filled using Polyfilla.
When it comes to filling wood I always go for a two-part wood-filler – that’s the type where you mix the paste and hardener.
The main thing to look for when choosing a filler is to make sure it sets and dries quickly, so it does not hold up the decorating job.

It’s not boilers that are usually to blame for heating problems at this time of year
JOB OF THE WEEK RADIATORS
It’s that time of year again where the heating goes on for the first time.

Remember, even though you may think your boiler has had a rest, this is not the case as it is on the go all year round providing hot water.
It’s only the radiators that get a break during the summer, and when you first turn them on, there are a couple of things you may want to look out for.
Radiators don’t require much maintenance in the way a boiler does, but you can still have problems with them not heating up properly.
Obviously the first thing you may think is that it’s a problem with the boiler, but any issues there will usually be displayed on the control panel. It is always a good idea to have your boiler serviced once a year.
However, with radiators, most problems with regard to heat output can be fixed by you.
If a single radiator does not warm up, check and adjust the thermostatic valve and lockshield valve – found at the bottom – and make sure the valves are open.
Turn the valves to adjust the flow of hot water until the radiator heats to match the others in the house.
If the top of the radiator is cool and the bottom warm, you must bleed the valve at the top.

To create that perfect finish, solid wood flooring needs a little breathing space
JOB OF THE WEEK wood flooring
Solid wood flooring must be acclimatised in the area where it is to be installed so it can adjust its moisture content to that of its surroundings. The boards should be separated to allow for air circulation.
Engineered boards are the easiest to deal with. They can be laid as a floating floor (not attached to the sub-floor).
These boards are more stable than their solid counterparts and are best suited for use with a concrete sub-floor and under-floor heating sytems.
This type of board can be “secret nailed” to a wooden sub-floor. Solid wood flooring can also be “secret nailed” or glued directly to the sub-floor.
Never fix solid boards using the floating floor method. And never apply adhesive to the tongue and groove on a solid wood floor.
Solid wood flooring expands due to the absorption of air moisture, and shrinks when it loses moisture.
The moisture content of wood flooring is at its highest in summer so leave a gap around the edge of 15mm or 3mm per line arm across the grain, to allow for expansion.
Moisture content in the air is at its lowest in winter, so “air” your rooms before fitting the boards to avoid shrinkage.

Repairing period features properly will bring out the very best in your property
JOB OF THE WEEK Cornice repair
Traditional cornice will always show signs of wear and tear, especially where there’s been movement in the building or water damage, manifesting itself as cracks.
These cracks, once formed, settle in place and do not move again. It may sound extreme, but the only way to fix them is to cut out and fill over with fine casting plaster or DK Dental plaster, commonly known as plaster of Paris.
This fine plaster sets very quickly, so it can be built up and repaired in under an hour, and is identical to the original plaster. That means it shouldn’t open and crack again.
Use a Stanley knife to cut out the cracks, forming a V-shape, exposing the crack to about half the depth of the knife’s blade. Then use a large paintbrush to dampen the exposed plaster.
Fine-casting plaster is best mixed in small amounts. This can be done at the bottom of a plastic cup, but you only have 5-10 minutes to work until it sets.
The casting plaster tightens up quickly so, once the crack has been filled, use a plasterer’s small tool to fill the hole in line with the profile of the cornice.
When it is starting to set, wet a mitre trowel and work off the excess, again using the profile of the cornice.