Recent content by taylojon

And I know the sanding will be labour intensive. It took me about 4 months to prep the floors in the other rooms and hallway. So I’m not too worried about that. Whatever I can do to get things done.

Thank you for the advice and opinions. All much appreciated. I’m interested in learning more about wood dye however. I take it this differs from stain? I inherited the kitchen in its current state. I think the floor must be pine and the countertops are oak from Wickes. Whoever did the...

Hi, After some advice on products to use for wood staining project in kitchen. Need to sand and stain countertops, floor, table, shelves, Fireplace beam pretty much everyhting in the photos that is wood. Half the wood is pine the other i think oak. I am trying to lighten the whole room so...

Hi, After some advice on products to use for wood staining project in kitchen. Need to sand and stain countertops, floor, tables shelves, pretty much everyhting in the photos that is wood. Half the wood is pine the other i think oak. I am trying to lighten the whole room so would prefer not...

Hi all Thnx for replies Just confirm, the stove is ornamental. This will be a decorative fireplace only. The picture just shows tile casually placed on the brick hearth for illustration of height.

Hi, Need some advice around what to use on sides of tiled fireplace hearth. Thnx

So went with the monkey wrench option and have managed to snap off all the legs. Good news is some thread did come out so can probably get them back on with a couple of turns. My next question is does anyone know if JB cold weld epoxy would be strong enough to hold the legs in place with...

Does anyone know if these penetrating oils eventually get through the rust on threads - lets say if i keep on applying several times daily?

Ive tried mole grips and every type of plier in my tool shed. The poles are round and everything just slips off. Brute force isnt going to work. Neither myself or friend who are both gym rats cant shift them. And trust me weve tried.

Do you think a heat gun would work? Ive got a dewalt paint stripper.

Hi, Wondered if anyone could offer advice on how to remove rusted garden chair legs. The thread of the legs are inside so have tried "liquid wrench" penetrating oil but despite 20+ applications they wont budge. One of the legs came off with brute force so have added pictures to illustrate...