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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

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

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

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

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

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

Garden Decking Materials
Decking boards are usually supplied in widths from
http://www.simplifydiy.com/garden/decking/materials

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

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

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

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

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

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 Floor Insulation
It is also advisable to lay boards down in the parts of the loft you wish to use this gives a nicer surface and prevents any possible dammage to the ceiling below
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation

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

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

Identifying And Eliminating Damp & Rising Damp
Fungal decay in skirting boards
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/damp

Shelving
The most economical forms of shelving are the precut boards available from most
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/shelving

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Useful Links
Lincolnshires premier independent carpet flooring company
http://www.simplifydiy.com/useful-links

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

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

Designing A Garden Deck
Its imperative that you plan your deck in advance of construction on paper as its highly unlikely youll be able to simply build a frame and expect the boards to fit with the required gaps between them
http://www.simplifydiy.com/garden/decking/design

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

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

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

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

Solid wall insulation materials
Rigid thermal boards
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/wall-insulation/solid-walls/insulation-materials

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

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

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

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 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

SimplifyDIY Glossary: F
A wedge placed beneath boards and used to lift them to the right height for affixing to a wall
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/f

Door Types
Zshaped frame on which interlocking tongueandgroove boards are mounted
http://www.simplifydiy.com/windows-and-doors/doors/door-types

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top bits of kit to Simplify your DIY
Wherever you have a seam between one surface and another for example after fitting new skirting boards to your walls run a bead of caulk along the join to get that seamless finish
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/must-have-kit

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

Insulating your walls
If you own an older house with solid walls then the material can either be applied internally in the form of thermal boards attached to the inside walls of your house or externally as a protective render
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/wall-insulation

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

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

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

Basic Decorating Kit
When applying paint to window and door frames skirting boards and round the edges of walls a great degree of control is needed to achieve a good accurate finish
http://www.simplifydiy.com/tools-and-materials/basic-decorating-kit

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

Preparing the loft space
Joist end boards need to be fitted to ensure that the loosefill material does not pour away through ventilation slots
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/ceiling-insulation/loft-insulation/loft-preparation

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

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

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

How to paint a panelled door
These are especially likely where the boards meet
http://www.simplifydiy.com/painting-and-decorating/doors/ledged-and-braced

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

SimplifyDIY Glossary: U-Z
Zshaped frame on which interlocking tongueandgroove boards are mounted
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: A
Used for instance to ventilate the underside of a wooden floor or a roof space
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/a

SimplifyDIY Glossary: T-Z
A joint between flat boards wherein the projecting edge of one board fits into a complementary groove on the edge of the next board
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/t

SimplifyDIY Glossary: G
Strips of wood fixed to a wall to provide nail fixing points for skirting boards etc
http://www.simplifydiy.com/glossary/g

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

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
With similar insulating properties to hemp and flax cork boards can make a very useful alternative to fibre glass
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

Rot, Woodworm, Damp & Subsidence
Wall and floor tiles
http://www.simplifydiy.com/walls-and-ceilings/property-ailments

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

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

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

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

Additional Kitchen Unit Features
Pull out ironing boards
http://www.simplifydiy.com/kitchen/kitchen-units/additional-features

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

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

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

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

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