Recent content by John Brookfield

Many thanks. I'll check things in a week and hope for the best.

I used Leyland Trade Emulsion and Dulux Quick Dry Gloss. The timber is fine, but the mdf steps are the problem. I appreciate the advice and I will return to it in a few days and see if things have improved any at all. It is dry and sound to the touch. It just did not like dampness when I rubbed...

We fitted a new staircase last week. The steps are MDF and frame is timber. I started painting the stair at the weekend and used a diluted coat of emulsion as an undercoat. A second coat of the emulsion was added and today I painted the staircase with gloss. After 6 hours, I used a damp cloth to...