Recent content by Shivster

Thanks for this. It was taken back to brick and left for 3 months to dry. The damp proofer has come back and said it’s efflorescent salts (?!) and will be covered by another layer of paint. Considering that there are two layers already on there, I’m not at all convinced but I’ll try it. I’m...

Whoops! Sorry yes! Here are pics (brown is where I top coated)

hello! I hope someone can help. We recently had a hallway replastered, following a damp course. I applied a mist coat of watered down emulsion, and it has come up with a mapping effect - that is to say big raised patches where the mist coat hasn’t properly sunk into the walls. I somewhat...

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a comprehensive reply! That is very useful info indeed - much appreciated.

Hello! We have uncovered the original Victorian floorboards in our house and we'd like to keep them exposed. What's the best stain/dye to use after sanding? We're looking for something which looks quite natural but is darker than the light colour of the wood as it is. Thank you

Thanks Vinn, that's reassuring. I will have a look at knocking some plaster off tomorrow and post photos (if I can get them the right way up!!)

Hi all, Hope someone can advise! I have recently purchased a 1900s terrace house and the living/dining room have been knocked through into one open plan room. Upon taking the (many) layers of old wallpaper off, we've discovered two cracks, approx 1-2mm running up each end of the concrete...

Hi all, Hope someone can advise! I have recently purchased a 1900s terrace house and the living/dining room have been knocked through into one open plan room. Upon taking the (many) layers of old wallpaper off, we've discovered two cracks, approx 1-2mm running up each end of the concrete...