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There is no other term within the construction and building industry that invokes more fear than asbestos. While this material was commonly used for many years, it then became apparent that it was incredibly toxic so, in the 1980s, it was banned. That said, lots of asbestos containing products still remain so you’ll need to … Read more
I’m sure that you don’t need us to tell you that asbestos is a highly dangerous material that has long been associated with some pretty nasty health conditions. In particular, one type of cancer known as mesothelioma is associated with asbestos exposure. However, since asbestos was used as a building material for so many years, … Read more
When the time comes to install some new flooring in your home, you certainly have a lot of options. Many people are choosing luxury vinyl tiles otherwise known as LVT as this is a durable material that looks great and doesn’t cost the earth. However, even after you’ve made the choice to go for LVT, … Read more
The modern DIYer is spoiled for choice in so many ways. When it comes to flooring types, whether for home or commercial use, your options are seemingly endless. Where affordability, durability and style are concerned, a lot of people find themselves torn between laminate and LVT (luxury vinyl tile) flooring. Like anything, there are pros … Read more
There isn’t much else more satisfying than a freshly laid floor. Your home looks like a brand new place and everything feels new and clean. But then you notice that your brand new vinyl flooring has bubbles in it. How did they get there and how do you get lumps out of vinyl flooring? Bubbles … Read more
When you install any type of flooring, you want to make sure that the quality and performance will be as good as possible. This often involves putting something down between the subfloor and the new flooring surface. Most commonly, this would be some type of underlay. But when it comes to vinyl flooring, do you … Read more
If you’re considering having new flooring in your home then there’s a lot to think about. You’ll first want to decide on what type of flooring you would like and then there’s the associated costs. It’s no secret that hiring someone to install flooring isn’t the cheapest job in the world. However, by paying a … Read more
Are you thinking about fitting some beautiful new vinyl flooring in your home? Perhaps you’re starting up a flooring business and want to make sure that you have everything you need. Well don’t worry, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we will be looking at the most essential tools you’ll need to effortlessly … Read more
As with most trade jobs, carpet fitting is not something one can just do without any prior training. Sure, you could get some carpet and lay it on the floor but that doesn’t mean the result will be what you expect. So, if there’s training involved in becoming a carpet fitter, surely that means that … Read more
Whether you’re moving into a new house and want to give it a new lease of life or you fancy renovating your current home, carpet is a great way to do this. However, it isn’t always cheap to install carpets and when you consider the average three bed property in the UK, you can imagine … Read more