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I would cement a brick back in - then Eas-fil after as LJW61 says.. I prefer to do "like for like" just in case there's an expansion issue and the timber shrinks or expands causing some cracking ? But each to there own. Stoyer

Hi All, I am removing all the old orange varnish from my 70's stairs. It looks like pirana pine. The treads and strings are vanished. The bannisters were the same but they are now in the skip :lol: I would just like to know - what grade of paper I should use before applying wood dye ...

Ok - I'll stir in a bit of W/S and see how we go. I certainly agree with the warming trick - but it must go instantly cold as it hits the surface though. Thanks all, Stoyer

Hi, What amount in a full ltr tin please ? In mm's ?? Cheers

Hi, Its from my local massive builders merchants. I get everything from there. There one of the largest independants in the UK to the trade. Could it be the cold ? I am in the hallway, all the rads are removed, but its not freezing. To say you think its second best and I think its...

Hi All, Is it me or is this stuff rubbish ?? I got a ltr for undercoating my window sills. It says on the tin " Do Not Thin" It like trying to paint treacle !! What am I doing wrong ? I think I have enough experience to know a bad product and this is just not good. Anything over...

Hi, So what would be your choice for tops of skirtings and the wall to ceiling line please ? Thanks Stoyer

Anybody else got any info ?

Hi All, Can someone PLEASE tell me what sealant is best. :idea: I am applying it to the tops of skirting boards and around the door frames etc.. Plus wall to ceiling angles. I have tried of sorts over the years. The tube says, will not crack of shrink !! Cobblers, they always do ...

Exterior !!!!

A pva/water mix !!?? Would watering down normal emulsion (mist coat) not do the job ? Surely the pva route would stop the emulsion soaking into the plaster and allow it to peel away again ? Guys ? Stoyer

A nightmare of a job, how much is a new door ?

Thanks for the advice guys, I am not a fan of decorators caulk, I have never had a long lasting job with the stuff. Like you say Mazdaq, looks good at first, but eventually it cracks or shinks and leaves a messy job. Maybe if used thinly and left to dry fully it is ok, but I won't use it...

Thanks, That is my fear - getting the Mrs to understand that is proving difficult. :roll:

Hi All, I am currently preparing the hall, stairs & landing, we (lovely wife :wink:) has said we would like the stairs staining fairly dark. So that's what I have been preparing for ! Today, :roll: -- she has seen a picture where the treads are white / painted ? If we go this route...

Just to recall this old thread, I have just had HeatTeam here servicing the Baxi Barcelona again - fastest service yet. 15 mins from start to finish and out to the front door. He removed the front, fired it up, checked the gases with his analyzer, tighthened the burner front and that...

Hi, I am hoping the new boiler is gonna be good, reliable and be trouble free. Therefore the cost is not an issue really. I want the best I can get for my home and requirements ? I am looking for ideas, so I can start doing my homework etc.. Thanks Stoyer

Hello All, You guys have helped me numerous times with this old banger, sorry I mean boiler ! Please can you help this last time ? I am planning on replacing it - its been installed for 8 years now and I think I can do better. We have a four bed detached house - although the kids...

There will be all sorts of grime on the old painted walls (no offence) -- I would wash them down with Sugar Soap. Its probably the only way to get a good key for the new paint. Stoyer

Thank you for the replies. Stoyer