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Thanks for all the suggestions. I got a little more vigorous (well quite a lot actually !) with the sanding and the stain is now barely noticeable. I'll obviously now need to sand the rest of the ledge to lessen the visible impact of the hollows I've created :D - but this is far less of an...

Thanks for the replies guys. I have tried a little sanding - but it doesn't seem to be having much of an effect. I will continue to try... I will also try wire wool- maybe with some white spirit...? I am kind of resigned to having to stain the whole ledge- but I really don't want to do that...

I'm not really expecting anyone to be able to solve this problem - but I'm giving it a go just in case...! I've had a plasterer in today to plaster a room for me and he has evidently spilled some of his tea on an untreated window ledge. Consequently, there are now a number of tea 'splashes' on...

You may not be a plumber but it sounds as if you are a pretty knowledgeable householder ! Thanks for the advice - I'll certainly clean the rad and I'll consider my options re. dropping it's height (though in all probability, I'll just shorten the curtains !).

Thanks for the comment John. The original suggestion was to shorted the pipes connected to the radiator, to effectively lower it. I could fit a double radiator - but that would involve a lot of effot/cost for what I'm trying to achieve. Out of interest, how should I clean out the radiator...

Thanks for the replies. I didn't know whether there were issues other than the increased likelihood of heat from the rad going into the space between the curtain and the window (as opposed to into the room). As this appears to be the only potential issue, I'm sure it can be overcome (probably...

I have recently replaced a window and as a result will have to drop the height of the internal window ledge. There is a radiator directly below the window ledge and when the ledge is dropped, the bottom of it will sit just 2 inches above the top of the radiator. Is this likely to cause me any...

Fair enough - the battens are probably the best idea then. My only issue with them was if I ever wanted to take the ledge out again (once it has been stuck to battens that have been screwed into the brick, I think it is there for good !). I guess it's not worth worrying about - it's just that...

Thanks for the reply John. Re. the mortar, my intention would be to place the ledge on it whilst it was wet, so getting it flat shouldn't be an issue... However, I guess this might cause other problems (such as it not 'sticking' or the ledge being 'sucked' down as the mortar dries)...

I have recently replaced a bedroom window and now need to install a new internal window ledge. If I lay the ledge on the existing course of bricks, it will be about 1.5cm lower than I want. How should I best raise the height of the brickwork ? I am considering 3 options: 1. Screwing wooden...