UK DIY topics: everything on one subject
Each topic page answers the big questions on one subject, gives a quick-reference table worked out by our calculators, and gathers every UK calculator, guide and common-size answer we have on it. Start here when you know the subject but not yet which calculator you need.
- Concrete, patios and shed bases: how much to orderSlabs, shed bases, patios, block paving, screed and mixing your own. 8 calculators, 11 guides, 28 common sizes.
- Decorating: paint, wallpaper and skirting for a roomEmulsion, wallpaper rolls, skirting, filler and the full kit list. 4 calculators, 5 guides, 8 common sizes.
- Flooring: laminate packs, carpet and underlayLaminate and LVT packs, carpet from 4 m and 5 m rolls, underlay and beading. 4 calculators, 5 guides, 7 common sizes.
- Tiling: tiles, adhesive, grout and backer boardWall and floor tiles, adhesive, grout, backer board and screed. 4 calculators, 4 guides.
- Decking: boards, joists, screws and the full listDeck boards, joists, screws, membrane, oil and steps. 4 calculators, 5 guides, 19 common sizes.
- Fencing: panels, posts, feather edge and gravel boardsPanel fences, feather edge, posts, gravel boards and postcrete. 4 calculators, 4 guides, 12 common sizes.
- Garden: turf, topsoil, bark, gravel and raised bedsTurf, lawn seed, topsoil, bark mulch, gravel, raised beds and water butts. 9 calculators, 8 guides, 16 common sizes.
Planning a whole job, step by step? See the UK project planners, or the house and garden jobs for this month.
These topics use metres, litres and UK sizes. Not in the UK? See the US topics