Recent content by hmo

Thanks for the advice. I'm not really sure what to do after sanding - I think there are two options if my reading of old topics is right - the varnish way or the oil way? Is one better for certain situations than the other?

I have just bought a 50's self built bungalow which had parquet flooring in lounge and hallway. It is 5x5 finger pattern t&g parquet but am not sure of original wood as it has been stained / varnished over the years to a dark mahogany colour. It is laid with bitumen over a concrete floor...

Hi I am renovating a property which has a 70's granite fronted fireplace. It is not working - nor am I intending to get it back to a usable state - flue and firebrick are both broken. I have had thermalined board with a plaster on top ready for a wall mounted tv above the fireplace. But -...