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We all know how frustrating it can be not knowing how to repair or obtain advice on areas of your home that need attention. Mytradie will ad questions & answers regarding home renovations, extensions, attic conversions, decks, pergolas, timber types, brickwork, plaster, structural walls, doors, windows etc with tips and ideas witch might help you with any questions. if you need some advice just fill out this How To form & we will try our best to answer any questions related to the mentioned topics or anything around you home that needs attention.

User - Robyn
Topic - Wall tiles
Question - Have a laundry sink with metal cupboard with 2 40x40 ceramic tiles on wall, taps are in situ, I want to keep the tiles but need to take out the sink as new bench top going in. I need to cut 3cm off base of tiles to fit new bench, after bench is installed I will be putting tiles same as existing tiles over bench. My question is can I cut 3cm off tile while still on wall, it's a new home just moved in and need more bench space in laundry

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Yes you can cut the tiles with a diamond blade in a small grinder, I suggest you use a tradesman to do it. Before you put the new tiles on the wall you will have to cut the new tiles also, that is if the new tiles are 40x40 also.

User - Peter Smith

Topic - Fibro sheeting

Question - We are installing a new floor to an existing building with 30mm fibro sheets please could you advise on the fixing adhesive recommended and any other additional fixings required also the procedure and if we need to stagger the joints

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30mm sheets are very thick, why are you using 30mm thick fibro sheets? Before i can answer your question properly i need to know what floor surface or joists you are putting the fibro onto?

User - Julie

Topic - Cement sheeting

Question - Could you tell me the correct way to cover the joins in cement sheeting Thanks

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If the 4.5mm cement sheeting is not already in place, then you need a plastic strip called Luminex, most hardware stores sell this product. If the sheeting is already in place and you cannot install the Luminex, then you can fill the gaps with paintable filling products like silicone, builders bog or no more gaps, which ever is easier for you to use

User - WinnersLn

Topic - Floor Joist

Question - What are the sizes for the floor Joists if the bearer is 90x35;F17;span1500 @450

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If the bearers are not spacing more than 1.5 apart parallel from each other, the joists need to be 90x45 F7 at least

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