Recent content by boxman2000

Thanks for info! Well after ALOT of sanding the doors are now back to bare pine, although still slightly stained. I have to say I quite like the effect (almost tortoise shell) so will probably be coating them with clear matt varnish.

Thanks for the info. Is there an easy way to tell what type of stain the existing doors have? Maybe I should save up for new doors!

Hi all Redecorating the house at the moment and have a bit of a quandary. Due to some doors not being fitted correctly by previous owners a couple have to be replaced (B&Q unfortunately but can’t afford to replace them all). The doors are pine and the existing colour seems to be an aged...

Thanks for the info....... no Channel Islands :D I can't see us affording to move for a long time and I hate things not looking right. I find it hard to understand why people use these when this happends. My in-laws had a new build about 2 years ago and their problem is far worse...

Hi all I am about to decorate the outside of my house but on the newer extension (less than 10 yrs old) the builders used a beading on the edges which are now rusting, a couple of places quite badly. (I forget if the beads are galvanised or stainless steel, whichever they are the ones used...

Thanks John I would almost guarantee the floor/ceiling voids pass through the dividing wall. If so it is worth trying to fill them with mineral wool as well?

We have not more than 2-3cm to play with as the staircase is so narrow.... unfortunately. Thanks all for the additional info.

Thanks folks, most appreciated all the advice given - more homework but at least I have a direction now :D

Many thanks for the reply and the recommended products. To answer your question yes they do have carpet but they were 'thinking' about installing rubber underlay.

Right, where to start. Firstly let me apologise, I’m not a builder or much of a DIY enthusiast (actually an accountant that can just about use a hammer!) I’m struggling to find good advice on soundproofing and fortunately came across this site which has been invaluable so far - hopefully...