First time refinishing
6 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (1.5K)
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
Related Discussions
Really nervous First time laying the Marble floor
Comments (17)Regarding grout size - I can’t remember what I went for, but it was whatever the supplier suggested! Mandarin Stone will probably have some advice on this. The colour of grout is a personal preference - I went for the same colour as the original photo of the advert that you posted on your other thread - the picture with a tray of red apples on the tiles!). The colour is called Jasmine. I was recommended by the supplier not to go for a grey or dark grout because it could stain the tiles. Again, I would ask the supplier for their recommendations....See MoreRealism of first time renovators?
Comments (2)These are great ideas thanks - I also really like what you've done with the hallway - the fact that the front door opens directly onto the stairs / doors with nowhere to store coats etc is a drawback, so this fixes that well. This might be more expensive than our original plans (we have about £150K) - but they are great ideas, we'll have to consult on what is possible with a professional... I think planning permission would be more difficult with this one too - as it affects the front of the house, but certainly work thinking about. Thanks for the suggestion, very much appreciated....See MoreStarting new build, first time.. help
Comments (1)Generally speaking a chartered surveyor is used for assessing the condition of an existing building. Since many work as valuers it’s hard to imagine that yours has the technical expertise to prepare detailed enough plans for planners and then further plans to go out to tender for builders quotes. Architects would generally understand local planning idiosyncrasies and be able to navigate the planning process and may well be able to project manage the build later. However you might decide to use a designer or a concept planner to explore the creative options to come up with a plan. You could use an architectural technician to deliver technical plans and elevations for planning. You might have a builder in mind and not be going out to tender. And you might not need a project manager if your builder is a full service firm or you might hire a project manager. So architects are not the only route but a chartered surveyor is not the obvious alternative....See MoreFirst time buyer and reno, layout help needed please!
Comments (7)If you can't move the front door, I wouldn't look to add a hallway as that room will become 1.7ish wide and not much more than a narrow single/office. If you can move the door, I'd go in on the side. Create the 3rd bed from the reception room and make the conservatory a solid brick building that is kitchen/diner/lounge. I'd be wary of the drains/plumbing. I'd guess they're somewhere along the back wall and will be very expensive to move if you want to extend left of the current conservatory....See More- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
- 5 years ago
- 5 years ago
- 5 years ago
- 5 years ago
- 5 years ago
- 5 years ago

Sponsored






























Jessica KottOriginal Author