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Sanded Floorboards
Where solid wood floorboards have been installed across the joists to form the floor of a room these can be stripped and sanded back to a clean sound surface
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring/stripped-floorboards

Solid Hardwood Flooring
As the name suggests these floors consist of tongueandgroove planks cut from various species of wood to a range of sizes
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring/solid-hardwood

Wood Flooring
Wood is becoming ever more popular as a floorcovering these days as the variety of colours patterns and manufacturing methods widens
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring

Parquet Flooring
Parquet flooring is made of small battens of solid wood which are arranged using a variety of species and colours to create decorative patterns rather like a mosaic
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring/parquet-flooring

Replacing A WC Suite
If the pan is screwed to a wooden floor remove the screws and loosen the pan from the floor using a chisel if necessary
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/wc-suite-installation

Laminate  Flooring
Laminate flooring does not actually contain any solid wood it is in fact made with a paper layer that is printed with a highresolution photograph of wood which is then laid on a core layer of high density fibreboard
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring/laminate-flooring

Engineered Wood Flooring
Similar to laminate flooring engineered wood is made from layers of material
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring/engineered-wood

Vinyl Flooring
The mention of vinyl can conjure recollections of some pretty disastrous linoleum flooring from the
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/vinyl-flooring

How To Fit Vinyl Flooring
To fit vinyl flooring you will need
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/vinyl-flooring/fitting-vinyl

Measuring Up For Wood Flooring
To measure a floor area for wood flooring you will need the following
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/wood-flooring/measuring-tools-and-tips

Ventilation Of The Sub Floor Layer
Many traditional properties are built with a suspended wooden floor which sits above a void air space between the perimeter walls and ground
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/sub-floor-ventilation

Successfully Damp Proofing Your Home
Modern homes tend not to have suspended wooden floors but solid concrete ones instead since they are cheaper to construct
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp-proofing

Useful Links
Use the links below to find specialist websites
http://www.simplifydiy.com/useful-links

Measuring Up For Vinyl Flooring
If in any doubt take your sketch of the rooms floorplan and dimensions to your vinyl retailer and they will advise you on the most economical way to cover the area
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/vinyl-flooring/measuring-vinyl

Shower location options within a bathroom
A shower over the bath needs to be provided with some meansof preventing water spraying onto the floor
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fittings/showers/shower-site

Rot, Woodworm, Damp & Subsidence
In all cases you are highly recommended to employ the services of a specialist firm to address each of these problems
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/property-ailments

Loft Floor Insulation
Y installation however blown products require purposebuilt blowing machines and specialist knowledge to install and as such should be applied by a specialist only
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation

Carpet Fitting
A layer of good quality underlay is almost always necessary between a carpet and the floorboards or concrete substrate it is to be laid on
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/carpet/carpet-fitting

Building Regulations For Extensions
The conservatory has a floor area not exceeding
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/extensions

Tiles
Whether laying on a wall or a floor tiles can be timeconsuming to fit however the effort is always worth it
http://www.simplifydiy.com/painting-and-decorating/tiles

Loft Conversions
A loft conversion can add a considerable amount of floor space to your home but bear in mind that some of the walls and ceilings will usually be sloping to fit beneath the roof so you will not have full head height across the whole room
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/loft-conversions

Identifying And Eliminating Damp & Rising Damp
The primary repair is that of removing the source of moisture leaks in plumbing or rainwater goods must be fixed good ventilation through rooms and beneath floors should be restored good drainage must be reestablished and if necessary a new dampproof course should be inserted into the affected area
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp

The Causes Of Damp - What To Check
If the dampness is on the ground floor beginning at ground level or below a faulty
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp/water-entry

Types Of WC Pan
Wall mounted pans are connected to a concealed cistern and as they do not touch the floor they give a clean contemporary look to a modern bathroom
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fixtures/wc-suite/wc-pan-types

Example Bathroom Floor Plans
... ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-planning/bathroom-floor-plans

Kitchen Floor Plans
With this in mind kitchens are generally laid out in one of five distinct floorplans as shown below
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-planning/kitchen-floor-plans

How to Install a Fitted Carpet
Strip floor back to bare substrate and vacuum
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/carpet/carpet-fitting/tools-and-tips

Kitchen Worktops
If installing these anywhere other than on a solid ground floor level you may need to reinforce the floor to take the weight
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-worktops

Ceiling Insulation
To further insulate your home it is possible to insulate the ceiling between floors however if done correctly this task requires the complete removal and refitting of the plasterboard ceiling and many will feel that the benefits once loft insulation is added are more than outweighed by the costs
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation

SimplifyDIY Glossary: S
Final smooth finish of a solid floor usually cement concrete or asphalt
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/s

Wet Rot
Sub floor ventilation
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/wet-rot

Identification And Removal of  Woodworm & Death Watch Beetle
There are four key types of beetle that can cause problems to the timbers of a property targeting floorboards joinery and structural beams
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/woodworm

Wood Boring Weevils
Sub floor ventilation
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/woodworm/wood-boring-weevils

Death Watch Beetle
Sub floor ventilation
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/woodworm/death-watch-beetle

Basements
A basement development can add more space to a property than a loft conversion as it usually opens up a whole new level with an area equivalent to that of the entire ground floor all of which has full head height of
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/basements

Conservatories
Conservatories usually have a concrete foundation and floor slab surrounded by low brickwork cavity wall
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/conservatories

Extensions
Y skills you are strongly advised to hire a specialist firm to undertake any extension to your home
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions

Bathroom Layout Tips
Mark on the current service points if you plan to keep them also note the height from the floor of the window
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-planning/bathroom-layout-tips

Window Requirements Of The Building Regulations
... fitted to any window pane less than 800mm 31in above floor level any window pane less than 300mm 12in from a ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/window-requirements

Solid Wall Insulation
Regardless of which method you choose its always advisable to obtain as many quotes as possible from specialist builders before deciding the best course of action
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/wall-insulation/solid-walls

Paint Stripping
Remember to always wear a face mask when sanding
http://www.simplifydiy.com/painting-and-decorating/paint-stripping

Low Cost Kitchen Refurbishment
Although generally considered as an afterthought a floor surface has a tremendous impact on the design scheme in any room
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-refurbishment

Identifying And Eliminating Dry Rot
The fungus flourishes in damp unventilated conditions so it will most often be found in areas that are rarely seen on structural timbers such as joists and roof trusses behind skirting boards and door frames and on the underside of wooden floors
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/dry-rot

How To Design Your New Kitchen Layout
When planning the floor cupboards it is best to group drawer line units together to keep the lines of the kitchen running uninterrupted
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-planning/kitchen-layout-tips

Considering Building Regulations When Installing A Stud Wall
If you are splitting a ground floor room you could of course fit a new door if appropriate
http://www.simplifydiy.com/featured-articles/building-stud-wall

Bathroom Design Considerations
How do you want to decorate the walls and floors
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-planning/key-considerations

Tools & Tips For Measuring a Fitted Carpet
Carpet is laid in a single piece wherever possible unlike a floor covering such as carpet tiles therefore to accommodate corners and nooks in the layout of a room there is often some considerable wastage
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/carpet/measuring-carpet

Carpet
Carpet is laid in a single piece wherever possible unlike a floor covering such as carpet tiles therefore to accommodate corners and nooks in the layout of a room there is often some considerable wastage
http://www.simplifydiy.com/floors/carpet

SimplifyDIY Glossary: J-K
J used to support a structure such as a floor ceiling or wall
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/j-k

Tools & Tips for painting a wall
Plastic sheeting to protect your floor
http://www.simplifydiy.com/painting-and-decorating/paint/tools-and-tips

Door Hanging Options
Left or righthanded rising butt hinges are used where a door must lift upwards as it opens to accommodate an uneven floor surface or a thickpiled carpet
http://www.simplifydiy.com/windows-and-doors/doors/door-hanging

Loose-fill Loft Insulation Materials
If a floor is laid in the loft as in a loft conversion then this will prevent movement of the material
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/loose

Asbestos Information & Advice
Loose asbestos packing generally used as fire breaks in floors and partition walls
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/asbestos

Domestic Electrical Circuits
Ring circuits or ring mains are the most commonly used method of installing sockets in a home usually with one circuit per floor of the property
http://www.simplifydiy.com/electrical/domestic-electrics/electrical-circuits

SimplifyDIY Glossary: P
A party structure is any wall floor or foundation that sits astride the boundary of a property
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/p

Plinths, Cornicing and Pelmets
A plinth or kickboard is often added along he bottom edge of the base units to make them appear to stand directly on the floor and give the kitchen a solid finished look
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-units/plinths-and-cornicing

SimplifyDIY Glossary: A
Used for instance to ventilate the underside of a wooden floor or a roof space
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/a

Choosing A New Hot Water Storage System
Requires specialist installation
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/hot-water-storage

SimplifyDIY Glossary: H-K
An offset zigzagging pattern often used in brickwork paving and parquet flooring
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/h-i

Types Of Bath
If considering a corner bath remember that the actual floor space required is greater than a rectangular bath of the same capacity however as the tub is turned at an angle to the room they often take up less wall space
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fixtures/baths/bath-types

Types Of Bathroom Tap
Depending on the type of bath chosen bath taps can be mounted into the deck of the bath the wall or for freestanding baths into the floor
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fittings/bathroom-taps/tap-types

Kitchen Design & Layout
Example kitchen floor plans
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-planning

Toilet (WC Suite)
Stype traps are connected to a soil pipe that exits through the floor
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fixtures/wc-suite

SimplifyDIY Glossary: L-O
Most commonly refers to laminate flooring which has a thin layer of paper on the surface which carries a printed design
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/l

Kitchen Splashbacks
Continuous lengths of stainless steel to run all the way around the kitchen are available from specialist manufacturers
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-splashbacks

Macerators
A sewage pipe is rather large though and in situations where it is not possible to place a bathroom immediately over the existing pipe it is often not appropriate to add an additional pipe to the property as it will invariably need to pass through at least one room and the floor at ground level will need to be pulled up to locate the sewer
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/macerator

Tools & Tips for hanging a radiator
Usually this is on an outside wall immediately beneath a window where cold air drops to the floor
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/radiators/hanging

Cesspools & Septic Tanks
The emptying process of cesspools is often a service provided by local councils especially in rural areas and specialist firms which have the necessary tankers
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/septic-tanks

Most common DIY disasters
... near you find a plumber near you find a drainage specialist near you find a heating engineer near you find a ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/featured-articles/common-diy-disasters

Six Ways to increase your home’s value
A basement is a great way to add an extra floors worth of rooms to your property ideal if it is one you plan to let out
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/increase-your-homes-value

Planning Permission & Building Regulations
Essentially a party structure is any wall floor foundation or other structure that sits astride the boundary of a property or is used to separate distinct properties
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-works/extensions/regulations-and-permission

Water pumps
High pressure pumps can pump water around an entire floor of the house low pressure pumps are more suited to just the bathroom or shower system
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/water-pumps

How to Plaster or Render a Wall or Ceiling
On the ground floor do not plaster the bottommost
http://www.simplifydiy.com/test/test

Choosing A New WC Cistern
... brackets high up towards the ceiling c6 ft from the floor and use gravity to carry the water to the pan ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fixtures/wc-suite/wc-cistern-types

Replacing A Cold Water Storage Tank
... 22mm in plastic overflow pipe from the assembly across the floor to the outside of the house this may mean making ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/cold-water-tank

Kitchen Base Units
The cabinet itself is supported by legs that are adjustable to even out the floor surface
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-units/base-units

Connecting Electrical Cables
... electrical inspection testing services near you find an electrical rewiring specialist near you electrical safety part p odpmgovuk national inspection council ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/building-regulations/part-p/connecting-electrical-cables

How to Fit a Kitchen Worktop
Zodiaq and granite should only be installed by the supplier who will have the necessary cutting and lifting equipment to deal with these specialist materials
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-worktops/fitting-tools-and-tips

Drainage Systems
... your home find a plumber near you find a drainage specialist near you your local ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/drainage-systems

Plumbing & Heating
... you find a plumbing merchants near you find a drainage specialist near you find a heating engineer near you find a ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/home/test-plumb

How to Plaster or Render a Wall or Ceiling
On the ground floor do not plaster the bottommost
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/plaster/plastering

Clearing Blocked Pipes & Drains
... your home find a plumber near you find a drainage specialist near you ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/mains-water-systems/clearing-pipes

Top bits of kit to Simplify your DIY
It takes about an hour to dry when it can be painted over and requires no sanding beforehand
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/must-have-kit

Washer Dryers
During the wash phase basic washer dryers can make something of a racket when theyre at full speed spin not to mention the added noise of them jumping up and down on the floor
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-appliances/washer-dryers

Radiators
... glass these radiators are completely transparent can be wall or floor mounted and are available in a range of sizes mirror ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/radiators

Tools and Tips for tiling
To tile a wall or floor you will need
http://www.simplifydiy.com/painting-and-decorating/tiles/tools-and-tips

Cavity Wall Insulation
... not a good idea to do this procedure yourself a specialist contractor should install your cavity wall insulation for you as ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/wall-insulation/cavity-walls

Garage Doors
Door sizes are specified according to the dimensions of the door opening the distance between the frame posts and the height from floor to head member crossbeam
http://www.simplifydiy.com/windows-and-doors/garage-doors

Painting a door
Cover the floor beneath the door with a drop cloth to catch any paint spills
http://www.simplifydiy.com/painting-and-decorating/doors

Garage Door Opening Mechanisms
Require considerable floor space to swing open
http://www.simplifydiy.com/windows-and-doors/garage-doors/garage-door-mechanisms

SimplifyDIY Glossary: U-Z
A twisted piece of metal or similar material bedded into the inner and outer leaves of cavity walls to strengthen the wall failure by corrosion can result in the wall becoming unstable specialist replacement ties are then required
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/u-z

SimplifyDIY Glossary: Q-R
Joist often used as a joist to support a structure such as a floor ceiling or wall
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/q-r

SimplifyDIY Glossary: B
... various species of beetle can tunnel into timber causing damage specialist treatment normally required can also affect furniture benching shaped concrete ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/b

SimplifyDIY Glossary
Find specialist websites
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary

SimplifyDIY Glossary: C
Failure by corrosion can result in the wall becoming unstable specialist replacement ties are then required
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/c

SimplifyDIY Glossary: F
Furniture or units that are not builtin or fixed to a wall or floor
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/f

SimplifyDIY Glossary: N-O
Horizontal reinforcing timber fixed between the vertical studs in a stud partition wall and those fitted between floor joists
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/n-o

SimplifyDIY Glossary: M
An extra floor level inserted into a room that has double height ceilings to create additional space
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/m

Insulation Using Organic Materials
Requires specialist installation
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/organic

Planning & Designing Changes To Your Bathroom
Example floor plans for large small bathrooms
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-planning

Designing A Safe Kitchen Environment
When considering your own kitchen floorplan for safety reasons you should adhere to the following guidelines
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-planning/kitchen-layout-safety

Identifying And Dealing With Subsidence & Heave
Sub floor ventilation
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/subsidence

Repairing & Replacing Pipework
Pipes can also become punctured if we inadvertantly bang a nail or a screw through a wall or floorboards into an undetected pipe
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/plumbing-repairs

Electrical Cables & Flexes
Fixed wiring that is usually hidden in walls floors and ceilings is done using cable which is oval in crosssection and contains three or four wires
http://www.simplifydiy.com/electrical/basic-electrics/cables-and-flexes

Unvented Hot Water Cylinders
Requires specialist installation
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/hot-water-storage/unvented

Vented Thermal-Store Cylinders
Requires specialist installation
http://www.simplifydiy.com/plumbing-and-heating/hot-water-storage/thermal-store

Bathroom Storage
Example bathroom floor plans
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-planning/storage

Painting a Window Frame
Cover the floor beneath the window with a drop cloth to catch any paint spills
http://www.simplifydiy.com/painting-and-decorating/windows

Types Of Bath Tap
... points 2 valves 1 faucet 3 mounting points 2 valves floor mounted filler tap 1 faucet 2 mounting points 2 valves ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fittings/bathroom-taps/tap-types/bath-taps

Bidets
C and as such bidets are available as wallhung backtowall and floor standing variants
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fixtures/bidets

Types Of Bath & Shower Tap
... points 1 valve 2 faucets 3 mounting points 1 valve floor mounted mixer tap 2 faucets 2 mounting points 1 valve ...
http://www.simplifydiy.com/bathroom/bathroom-fittings/bathroom-taps/tap-types/bath-shower-taps

Freestanding Cookers
Aga should only be placed on a solid ground floor
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-appliances/cooking-appliances/freestanding-cookers

Washing Machines
Basic washing machines can make something of a racket when theyre at full speed spin not to mention the added noise of them jumping up and down on the floor
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-appliances/washing-machines

Refrigerator and Freezer Sizes & Formats
This is a single unit that has a refrigerating section stacked on top of or beneath a separate freezer which is ideal where floor space is tight
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-appliances/fridge-and-freezer/variants

Ladders
You should select the most appropriate one according to the dimensions of your loft hatch the vertical clearance height above the hatch and the distance between the floor and ceiling in which the hatch is set
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/ladders/ladder-types