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We have been using Shark and more recently saxton blades for about a year and find them just as good as the fein. We buy them in bulk from Ebay. The bi-metal blades last a long time and go through nails when you are cutting out door frames like butter. items in saxton-trading store on eBay...

Thanks for that - are you saying that I won't need one? If so, what will give if there is any movement? Could I put a controlled joint around the edges or do I need a horizontal straight joint?

Sorry, what is a controlled joint?

Hi, can I please ask for some advice. I am laying 70m2 of porcelain tiles in 4 size opus pattern. The floor is one half new extension (floor levelled about 2 months ago), the other old concrete. I am laying electric underfloor heating. I have patched the old floor to make it as even as...

Thanks to all for such sound advice. Will update when job is complete.

I guess I am nervous about the extent of the flakiness. It's at its worst under the kitchen units. The tiles are large 60 x 60 porcelain. Customer was really adamant that they didn't want us to lay another SLC, but where the level is low, there is no choice. Being black glossy tiles the...

Hi all, some advice please. I am laying ditra matting on a very large concrete kitchen floor. Why? The builders had a go at self levelling the floor twice and made a right hash of it both times. Builders have now disappeared leaving the customer in a mess. The SLC is flaking in parts and the...