Border first

Discussion in 'Vinyl / Impervious floor coverings' started by Roidsey, Jan 3, 2018.

  1. Roidsey

    Roidsey Well-Known Member

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    Is it possible for anyone to tell me how you do border first, how do you cut planks/tiles into it I know how to do field first then border and the benefits of either, cheers guys
     
  2. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yes
     
  3. Roidsey

    Roidsey Well-Known Member

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    Do begin spacey :):):):)
     
  4. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Basic 3 day course is 495.00 + vat
    I’ll include lunch from Greggs
     
  5. Roidsey

    Roidsey Well-Known Member

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    Ha ha fair enough mate worth a try though a, I have done the floorskills lvt courses but border first wasn't covered, I do appreciate all the help though :)
     
  6. Dave Hearn

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    How about next one I do I'll video it?
    Simply mark your border edge at required distance from wall then glue from skirting to half inch over line then..... tell ya what I'll stick the next one on you tube for ya from start to finish!
     
  7. Roidsey

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    Dave a video would be great cheers
     
  8. Spacey

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    Great another YouTube video :eek:
     
  9. Dave Hearn

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    Was gonna send pic but keep getting file to large!
     
  10. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Try saving them as a media file then post in threads from that
     
  11. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I’f it involves PS adhesive please don’t bother :D
     
  12. Dave Hearn

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    Don' think he's bothered what adhesive but just wants some tips ?
     
  13. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Top tip
    Don’t use PS
     
  14. Roidsey

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    All the tips you got lads, what's wrong with ps
     
  15. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Go and see Neil at Karndean
     
  16. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    Ps = Pure Shit! .....(for lvt anyway, great for sheet :D)
     
  17. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You can disagree with me as much as you like Alan MG

    I’m right obviously but at least share with us your thoughts :)
     
  18. Alan_mg

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    Have never had a problem with pressure sensitive adhesive and would recommend it over a wet set adhesive.
     
  19. Spacey

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    I’m glad to hear that but there’s also many very effect fitting techniques that can only really be achieved dry fitting and laying in wet set adhesive rather that fitting in messy sticky goop :)
     
  20. Banks

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    I agree with Spacey, wet set is so much easier and quicker and a better bond. New Ardex lvt adhesive has a great grab!
     

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