Recent content by IB100

Thanks for all your responses, I used an oil based undercoat, thinned with white spirit. So I guess I'll investigate the Zinsser range, but avoid shellac?

Bit late in the day to update this post, but in case it's of use to anyone in the future.... the Screwfix flush was not compatible and I had to bite the bullet and buy a Wirquin replacement.

Hi Following a water ingress into my living room, I sanded down some damaged plaster and the metal beading before applying emulsion. Rust spots started appearing over the beading after a couple of weeks. After some internet research I re-sanded the beading and applied about 3 coats of 40%...

Hi, I have a Torbeck compact bottom entry filling valve with a Wirquin dual push button and cable. The push button is irreparably broken. Replacement push button flushes seem exorbitant for the low quality. Do I have to buy a replacement Wirquin flush or are there compatible cheaper...