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1: I have put this to my builder, and I want to make an informed decision based on all options. He was advising the use of a battened system rather than simple insulated plaster boards - this makes sense as something chunkier could be used 2: Budget is contingent on choices I get from Q1. At...

Hello all, I have a 1936 built house. Builder says ALL external walls are SOLID 9" walls, no insulation. The house is incredible cold. There are damp patches on the first floor, but external render seems in good condition. ADDITION: piccy of floor plan. North - South orientation. Kitchen...

Speaking as a potential client, I'd echo the above advice. Stick at it, and build a base of happy clients and as this base grows. the chances of their recommending you to newer one grows exponentially. Try to work ALL over Brum, so you build "advertisers" or happy clients in all the sub...

OK, I only had a bit of pure acetone. Applied it to to a not-so-inconspicuous area of the wardrobe and wooosh off the shiny bit came leaving what I think is bare wood underneath. I also dabbed on a bit of the same in another area and it didnt cause any wrinkles. So we have a good coating...

Superb! I will go find some of the spirit stuff and have a try. I am a bit nervous about stripping the entire thing myself - if it came to that I have a choice - Leave it alone or wait until I have enough finances to get it done professionally. Same time next week laydees and gentlemen!

Thanks Masona, I am a bit nervy about using WD40 on this - it is a real jobbie from around 1920-1940 (Shrager?). I remember a conversation somewhere about LINSEED oil being used on cracked paint to remove the paint - apparently the oil seeps in through the cracks, and under the existing...

Hello, I bought two Art Deco wardrobes. On receipt they have a fair few wear marks just on the front doors. The Burr veneer itself is intact. Is there any way I could reduce the discolouration without stumping up for a full refurb of the doors? Any waxes, pots or portions from this...

Thank you! I will have a look at some samples....maybe teach pooch to wear a pair of socks.

Hello all, I am thinking of splashing out on some nice wood flooring. Choice was to dark stain and oil (Hardwax oil) the pine flooring under the carpets (expecting lots of wedging, gap filling and sanding, professionally). OR, lay some natural OILED bamboo. A few people, like WOODYOULIKE...

I will get some photos over the next three days. This definitely did not come in an oiled finish. I do recall the builder sending a repair kit of some kind of flakes - can it be a lacquer or varnish of sorts? If it is the latter, I was thinking a feed of Tung oil might rescue it? Anyway...

You are right on the first count - these were bought new. In Bali, and I SWEAR we weren't intoxicated when we made the order! There are no bolts etc, the joints seem nearly watertight on the ones I have take out. Do you have an idea about any preventative or remedial action I could take? I...

Hi all, I bought a load of furniture from the East, about 18 months ago. A fair few of them are showing warping and some have cracked. Am I to understand that is due to the use of unseasoned wood or because I had moved the furniture from humid tropics to an environment with radiators etc...

Dammit, I thought this thread was about finding good curry places! :roll:

NOT AN EXPERT, So verify before trying. If the gaps are huge, you could "pack" the gap with slivers of wood, wedges of wood or with shop bought thin "moulding" pieces. Adding glue before ramming them home might keep things air tight and secure - not to mention keeping your young...

Argh! nuts to that idea then! I will wait until I can clear all the kit off the floor (two houses worth) and see which way to go. I think that sealant might need to be used, at least to look after the floor for the time being.

Thanks for the link. I remember looking at that site for advice on other flooring matters. I just thought this might be a good time to sneakily turn the rubbed-off varnish floor to a fancy waxed version.

Hi all, Bored out of my mind. Notice that the 23 year-old Merbau (?) solid wood floor in the lounge has gone completely dull. I wiped it down with a damp mop to find that it actually wets the wood. What would happen if I run some wax over the floor now? Would it make it look alive again...

If the seat was removable, you would have loads of storage space underneath, by the looks of your bench build? Maybe for pots, smaller gardening stuff, partially dismembered SWMBO..... :P

Understood - hopefully for the better. I could allways make the outside look the same? Any idea of the cost of doing this? :?

Thank You guys, I have spoken to the local BRC people (BRENT COUNCIL) - REALLY helpful. Basic advice seems to be that I get a builder in to make an assessment. The builder's assessment of what needs to be done is submitted to the Council via a REGULARISATION APPLICATION which their bods will...