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When you first painted it when you moved in, what was on the render :?:

O. k. Just get some Crown Breatheasy emulsion and apply that over the top of the water based undercoat that's now going on. Open the window and doors and get some good airflow through. You need the air.

Done several of these. The reason decs say they're too small a job is that they take too long and folk wont pay to have them done as preparing them takes quite a while. - Bucket of sugar soap or Soda crystals, wash and rub down with 400 wet/dry and one of those green scourer things. rinse...

I second that quote but, :twisted: I'm going to go one giant leap forward for mankind in saying that Crown Solo gloss, is the best paint invented. :wink:

You can MrsT if the Blue is in good condition. The "paint purists" wont like it but done correctly it should be good. You didn't say what kind of paint it is but assuming it's self undercoating...damp wipe over and lightly rub it with a smoothish wet and dry sandpaper, don't scratch it as that...

Sometimes, depending on the type of finish you require, we used to use oxalic acid to bleach it out first.

Precisely what I do.

Let's say your tape is 2" wide. Apply it all round the sides of the frame, sticking just 1" of it leaving the other inch curled up. Slide your Sun newspaper under that, then press it down. Fill the middle gaps with paper just taping bits of it. If it's not windy, you'll be good to go. Try...

This PVA subject, always makes me laugh. Ever used it Mr H?

If it's not defective putty, it's probably condensation from the inside, seeping into the wood.

That's the old bulldog spirit django. :o Press on.

Now, now lads. In the real world, we'd all be able to see it and adjust accordingly to the problem, so "we" have to make cold judgments on things like this. My guess would be.. ahem.. This is a bungalow and bungalows suffer from condensation. It may just be on the outside walls but I...

I think you mean "scumble" nordberg73 :wink:

Actually, I'm not too sure about my own advice there because in this instance, it may just be better to use a water based stain. You'd have to try it and see. :|

Everything Rob says but..... if you're determined to continue, as you've made quite a good job of the sanded door, you could just take out the white spots that are left, and then apply a stained varnish of your choice, making sure it's an oil based one as it will blend and soak in better. It's...

I don't agree with all the instructions there either.

Well........... It's been pointed out to me that instructions are there for a reason so....

That post makes less sense than ever.

Eh. Is this a joke. So you leave a gap in lining paper when told to do so and you only hang it vertically when told to do so. You cannot be serious. (McEnroe)

Then maybe, if folk stopped saying that it's o.k. to leave gaps in lining for certain instances, there would be no confusion on lining and no need to fill. It's simple and it's easy. Butt up. No need for gaps. No confusion. :)