Moving to Cardiff (area) - ideas and suggestions

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Progress on the room I took the fireplace out of.

Looked like this:



Now looks like this:





I just need to locate some hardwood skirting. Its sapelle I think and the usual DIY places don't stock it.
Anyone know anywhere I can get some locally(ish)?

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Cheers Hugh.

Looks like a trip to Taffs Wells.

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Thanks Vince. It it best to go down to see him or email him a list of what I need for a price?

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Can I have his contact details Vince please?

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Is that a hint?

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Sorry Mike, didn't see your edit.

Its laminate from B&Q believe it or not. 12MM so quite expensive and I can honestly say that fitting it to a regular shaped room is quite easy. Its the irregular bits that cause the problems.

I fitted it and funnily enough I am putting the finishing touches to it today with some help from a fellow PHer. (Thanks Martin).

I'll see if I can put up some more pics later if interested.

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Mike, I see you're quite local. You're welcome to come and have a look at it fitted if you want to and I'll be happy to explain the advantages and disadvantages of the pattern, size and weight of the floor.

If you're fitting to a complex shape room don't go for this pattern.

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First of all apologies for not updating this thread for a while.

The last few months have been busy to say the least but we haven't forgotten all of you out there that helped us in our search for the house and various other advice in support.

Particular thanks to RyanTank for all his help with moving heavy stuff and keeping up my flagging spirits with his visits. To Rickyy for helping with the central heating issues and to Martin (can't remember his posting name) for help with the flat and various other advice and support.

Thanks to Hornetrider (we must meet you very soon) for his help with checking out houses and general advice and to Vincej for his assistance with moving stuff in general.

Thanks to the TVR boys in general for advice and being so welcoming.

We haven't forgotten that we promised a get together as a thank you and as soon as the weather perks up we will spark up the BBQ.

I have now managed to find gainful employment which ended up taking considerably longer than we have anticipated. Start date yet TBC but it is a weight off the mind.

Happy Easter and look forward to seeing you all soon.

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Thanks Squareflops - yes its just off Mill Road.

I'll always wave at a VX220.


We're blown away by all the help we received, so many thanks again to all.

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Well, Tempus Fugit and I thought an update might be appropriate.

Firstly we still haven't met Hornetrider to thank him in person. Would still like to do so, so if you're reading this please get in touch.

We have been steadily improving the house; nothing drastic but bits and pieces. e.g. Balcony is now stainless steel and glass fronted rather than rotten wood flavour and the main bedroom now has a walk through wardrobe and the en-suite has a shower.

Interestingly we have been contacted by someone who tried to buy the house back in 2010 and missed out when their own sale fell through and wants to buy it so we are "in discussion".

So, does anyone know of Garage for sale with a house attached that's close to a railway station on a line into Cardiff and also close to M4 links so I can commute to Swansea?

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Vincecj said:

Next door to me is up for sale.
What are you doing in Swansea?

Next door to you has been for sale since we first were moving down here LOL.

How are you Vince?

i'm working for a specialist insurer.