The sink goes in, but I still haven't learnt the lesson of using clear silicone and made the mistake (big mistake) of using neon white. I'm no where near good enough with the gun to make it neat. And laying it down on something with such a big colour difference shows up the wiggly line far, far better than using it on white PVC fittings, which are easy by comparison
To fit the water to the tap I'm using a flexible 13mm bore hose that has a speedfit on one end (to go on the copper pipe of the tap) and a 1/2" thread on the other. The threaded end then fits neatly onto the 25mm to 1/2" threaded connector, mit some PTFE tape to get everything watertight
To fit the water to the tap I'm using a flexible 13mm bore hose that has a speedfit on one end (to go on the copper pipe of the tap) and a 1/2" thread on the other. The threaded end then fits neatly onto the 25mm to 1/2" threaded connector, mit some PTFE tape to get everything watertight
Take it all in before before I finish
I also finished off the battening around the window, this is essential as the tape isn't strong enough to pin the edges on it's own. When fitting foil insulation you want to rough trim it to size, batten it, trim it neatly, then tape. I taped before battening, which still works, but creates more work and isn't so neat looking
Another magical box, what's inside
Epoxy floor paint. Note the two tins. Just like epoxy glue, this is a two part system. The two need measuring accurately and mixing well with something, like a drill driven paddle
The paint has a 30 minute pot lifespan and you can feel it going sticky as the time approaches, which is inevitabely quicker than you want it to. I had to lay this down quick with a brush and disposable masonry roller to get it covered. You need to make sure you have everything ready and that the floor is hoovered clean and as dry as possible. Epoxy is the toughest paint you can get, it's that thick rubbery stuff used in warehouses where forklifts drive around. The 5kg was around 25 or 30 pounds, but will do the entire garage.
I also fitted the last of the trim pieces and had a 5 year old'esque outburst of pure rage when I couldn't get the silicon looking neat. But it's a done deal now, jebb. Oh, I painted the door too. That's a nice 60's chocolate brown, but you won't see it until I rehang it when the paint's dry
I also fitted the last of the trim pieces and had a 5 year old'esque outburst of pure rage when I couldn't get the silicon looking neat. But it's a done deal now, jebb. Oh, I painted the door too. That's a nice 60's chocolate brown, but you won't see it until I rehang it when the paint's dry
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