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    Any tips on fitting a door frame onto stud work.

    this?... http://www.wickes.co.uk/softwood-door-lining/invt/180129/
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    dresser restoration - now with picture

    sorry i misunderstood what ESP was, when u said i could use and wouldn't need to do any sanding, i thought it must be a paint stripper. spent a good many hours sanding this down by hand. i've now started to hit the wood. is that enough sanding before i start to apply my first layer of...
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    paint flaking/chipping

    Can anyone give me some advice please? Bathroom which is small and not very ventilated has areas of paint chipping. Easy I thought, picked off flicking parts, sanded, cleaned and re-painted. A week later it happens again. So have picked off/sanded/cleaned/ and this time applied an...
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    dresser restoration - now with picture

    thanks for the advice foxhole. i just meant that i'm a total amateur and i have never done anything like this before. i would feel much safer not using something that can melt off paint. it makes sense tho looking at those mouldings, someone has painted over them in the past so will be...
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    dresser restoration - now with picture

    I'd rather not use ESP as its a bit heavy duty for me. I'd rather do things by hand. Here is a picture in case anyone can offer any advice.
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    dresser restoration - now with picture

    I have just been given a very neglected dresser and would like to restore. i'm thinking... 1) sand it down 2) acrylic primer (spray can) 3) paint (spray can) for smooth finish. Does this sound correct? Also would i need any kind of finish? maybe to stop the paint rubbing off...
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