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How do I cut 20mm porcelain patio slabs? A quick and simple guide to the options available.
20mm porcelain patio slabs are the latest revolution in landscaping. They are ridiculously hard wearing and look, putting it simply, beautiful. They are easy to clean, last for years, are frostproof, so won’t crack or chip in the cold, and due to their strength can be used with a pedestal system for rapid installation. The only downside with them though is they are difficult to cut. Porcelain is an extremely hard material and 10mm thick interior porcelain tiles are difficult enough to cut let alone the 20mm thick exterior tiles. There are 3 main options available when it comes to...
Need to fix or seal something underwater without using a mechanical fixing? Here’s the answer!
In some applications there is a requirement to fix something or seal up a leak underwater. For example, a split in a water tank or something to be fixed to the bottom of a swimming pool without breaking through the pool surround and causing a leak. The best way to undertake this challenge is to use a hybrid polymer adhesive. Created using polymer technology to blend silicone and polyurethane to create a powerful sealant and adhesive. There are several brands available on the market all with varying degrees of performance but they can all be used underwater. The most common...
Tiling Onto an Anhydrite Screed? A Simple Guide to the Preparation of an Anhydrite Screed to accept Ceramic Tiling
What are anhydrite screeds? Anhydrite screeds are made from calcium sulphite and are a ‘pumped’ type of screed – the screed is free flowing and is pumped into the property and moved around, much like self levelling compound, until the correct levels are found. They are a fast way of installing a perfectly flat, level screed but can cause issues with ceramic tiling if not correctly prepared prior to tiling. How do I know it’s an anhydrite screed? Anhydrite screeds look very similar to standard sand/cement screeds and the differences between the two can difficult to identify. Anhydrite screeds...
What Type of Laser Level Do I Need? A Simple Guide About Each Type of Laser Level and What They're Used For.
Looking to purchase a new laser level but unsure what each type is used for? In this article we give a brief and simple to understand explanation of each type of laser level and what they are generally used for to help you make an informed decision as to what type is best for your needs. Types of Laser Level There are two main types of laser level used in construction – rotary lasers and line lasers. Rotary lasers can vary from having one function to having several advanced functions. Line lasers tend to come in two versions –...
Warranty Details for the Leading Power Tool Manufacturers - A Simple Guide
Power Tool Warranty & Service: An Honest Comparison of the Leading Brand’s After Sales Warranty and Service Support. Considering a power tool purchase? New drill? New full cordless kit? New laser levels? We’re here to help you with our experience of selling power tools. Although we have our preferred brands, we want you to be satisfied that you’re making the right choice when it comes to purchasing your new power tools. With that in mind, in this article, we’re going to compare the pros and cons of the warranty and after sales support of the leading brands of power tools...