Recent content by GlennSpray68

Thanks Gents for your replies it is appreciated. I have checked the door frame and stops for plumb with a spirit level and they are all OK. The door isn't twisted either. The frame was checked with a framing square and is within tolerances. Foxhole I had to change the hinge positions for two...

Hi johnny2007, thanks for your reply. I've checked the frame and door and it appears square to me. I think the top hinge maybe set too far forwards. My concern is that the knuckle on the hinge is quite large. If I move the hinge back into the frame, will it cause issues with the door closing...

Hi all, I hope someone can assist with the following issue. Due to having a new carpet fitted etc, I decided to remove a door for trimming, and at the same time fit new hinges etc as the door has never fitted well and always blinded at the hinge side and sprung open. I did pack out the old...

Hi Gents , thanks for your replies it is very much appreciated. I have contacted Zinsser and they say that Bulldog 123 or Bin Aqua will cover it , but not coverstain for your future reference. Then Allcoat shold go over the top. Thank you both for your advice it is appreciated Have great...

Hi all , please could someone offer advice on what primer and gloss if any, would be suitable for painting over bitumen paint that was applied to the plastic waste downpipes over 10years ago. It has a weathered appearance. I would like to paint over it in either black or dark grey gloss...

HI Wayners, thanks for your advice , think it will have to be zinsser and repaint. thanks for your help it is very much appreciated

Hi All, If anyone can advise I would be really grateful. I recently installed mdf wall panelling. I used solvent free grab adhesive and pinned it to the wall, which worked really well. Whilst pinning it to the wall, I used the squeezed out grab adhesive, to fill in the pin holes to save...

Hi foxhole, Thanks for your prompt reply It's been in situ for 40+ years! I checked the hinges and neither of them are loose, there's no movement on the door when I try to lift it square. Thanks for your assistance Glenn

Hello all, I hope someone can help with the following issue. My elderly father in law back door has dropped in the frame Unfortunately as he is 88 he does not want to replace it with a new one. The lock latches have dropped by approximately 5mm. If somebody could please advise me what...

Forgot the photos and it is very firmly attached in all areas

Hi all, I hope everyone is well. I would be very grateful if anyone could assist or advise me with the following. I wish to remove a plaster dado rail with as little damage as possible to the surrounding area. I am hoping to cover the removal area with either 6 or 9mm x 90mm mdf panelling...

Hi Michealangelo, thanks for your responses , I have removed the sticky varnish from the effected areas , I will then apply a very small oamount of hard wax oil to see if that dries if it should , if not then i will purchase some shellac sanding sealer and sand the entire top off again ...

Hello all, I hope someone can help with the issue I am having. Built a hardwood coffee table top from reclaimed hardwood pallets. Everything was going well until I applied a coat yacht varnish to protect the wood. The majority of the varnish dried as normal but on the red pallet wood remained...

Hi all, any advice very gratefully received. I am wanting to replace my patio, with new slabs. Before replacing it, I have an issue with the current patio that, rainwater pools against the retaining wall after heavy rain. When I install the new patio I wish to prevent the same problem occurring...

Hi secureiam, thank you for your response. I hope that is the case. I will certainly check it out as soon as I can. Thanks once again Glenn