Recent content by DIYBeth33

Thanks for all the replies, they are really helpful! :)

I'm wondering if anyone can help me. I have upvc windows and wooden sills. There was a small crack between the window and sill so i caulked it, then re-painted the window sill and all looked fab. A month or so on, and i'm seeing the crack re-appear between the sill and window frame. So i...

To be fair, the carpet fitters have done a fab job, really taken care not to scuff and scrape my woodwork. Thanks for the info, I'll have to get the dust sheets out for a few touch ups, need to finish off a few window sills too, so will have the paint out anyway. I did attempt to paint the...

I think so. There was so much banging going on that I was scared to look!

Thanks for the replies! I did caulk round before undercoating. The skirting is attached to an internal dividing wall (not a solid one), the wall itself is pretty ropey- cracks/dents/chips/bad filler patches :(. It was fine yest, so i'm wondering if the force of the carpet layers whacking the...

I finally had my new carpet laid today. But after looking closely in one particular room, i've noticed that there is some cracking on the top of the skirting :( I will try to attach a pic to illustrate this! It is so frustrating to see the skirting looking a mess on day 1! :( Anyone know...

Thanks for the reply! :) I had already caulked the edges/gaps- tho i seemed to end up with more of it in my mouth from licking my finger in a panic, than in the gaps! - i know, i'm the worst diy-er ever! So what do you think i should do to try and fix this? Re-tape and try to paint over my...

Ok- going to attempt to attach a photo!!! I've been using tape to get nice straight edges alongside my door frames and skirting boards. The skirting boards look great, really professional. However the door frames are a total mess! :( I have major wonky lines, parts where the paint has bled...

Thanks! :)

Hi all, Just a quick (and maybe stupid!) question..... So I'm at the stage of topcoating some of my woodwork (door frames/skirtings)- most have had 2 coats undercoat (sanded with 240 paper between) and then a topcoat of satin paint. I think one more coat of satin is needed to finish, but am...

I have some gloss woodwork to paint over with satin too - tho only a few door frames/windowsills , not a whole school! My neighbour has recommended using Zinsser Bin Primer, to give the satin something to stick to. Said I should sand it down a bit first, then paint this on and then undercoat and...

Lol! Ok, I will try not to re-brush bit's I've already done, have been following joe's advice of brush it, then leave it alone. Seems to be working! :)

Not crazy (well maybe a bit!), just a total novice/ unaware of lead paint! I did have all windows and doors open and am still alive so think I'm ok. Bit late worrying about it now tho! :/

Hi Possom, I'm no expert, but have (over the last 5 months!) successfully paint stripped all the wood work (skirtings/door frames) upstairs in my house. It was a mammoth task, and one I would NOT do again- I'd just buy new ones instead! My house had over 50 years of layers of badly painted...

Ok! Thanks for the help! :)