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    Patching Up Cracked/Flaked Paint in Hallway

    You just need to overfill the bare patch slightly. You can then sand this patch down so it is flush with the rest, mist it, then apply your top coats. A good idea is to use a sanding block. Do not overfill too much as this fine surface filler tends to dry really hard, so the less you apply, the...
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    Old door in need of some TLC

    Just be careful as with it being an old door some of the paint layers may contain lead. You do not want to be stripping with a heat gun if they do. Might be a better solution if (you want to strip) to use a chemical stripper!
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    Exterior wood filler for small gaps in window frames

    I tend to use Evo stick caulk. The benefits of caulk for this instance is that it is flexible, easy to apply and cheap.
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    Painting bare walls

    I find it a good idea to 1st coat with zinsser Gardz as it will seal in any remaining wall paper paste. You can then paint your top coats over this. It's a bit of a time saver as washing all the paste off can be a pain and any that gets missed can react with your emulsion.
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    Stained external masonry - need the ultimate stain block

    Jealousy is a cruel mistress my friend! Now I'm off to bed, I'll check on your worthless comments tomorrow!
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    Stained external masonry - need the ultimate stain block

    In this instance then yes, my advice is valid and will work! Just cause you have a problem with me does not mean that it will not work. Now grow up as I really can not be bothered with arguing with you all the time, it's pointless and does not help any one! I just like the way that you seem 100%...
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    Stained external masonry - need the ultimate stain block

    I am? I'll tell you what, I'll stick to using products as per the manufacturers instructions thanks! As said for this spot priming BIN will be fine!
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    Front door ~ oak veneer - recommendation please for finish

    So now your saying that you have to be of a certain age to give advice! Why not then try to act your age since you must be quite old if you often give advice based on your logic. Experiences are experiences no matter the age or trade! I am a multi qualified, multi skilled professional who has a...
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    Stained external masonry - need the ultimate stain block

    Interior and spot exterior! If this is not simply spot priming then what is? Clutching at straws comes to mind here! BIN will be fine, have used it for similar problems before with good results!
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    Front door ~ oak veneer - recommendation please for finish

    Good god, you playing starspark1's games now are you! Just as 1 idiot subsides another arises...........smart one!
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    Front door ~ oak veneer - recommendation please for finish

    I think you need to get a grip m8! Yes I am a sparks but do quite a few other things besides. Don't forget this is a DIY forum after all and all I am doing is passing on advice due to my experiences. Really don't see what your problem is. Am I breaking the forum rules and if so could you advise...
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    Lighting Circuit Help

    Have you put up any pictures on the walls or drilled into the walls for anything?
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    Knotting Solution needed over old timber ?

    I would always knot if they haven't been already. You could just use a shellac based primer like zinsser BIN or an aluminum primer as these will prime and knot.
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    Front door ~ oak veneer - recommendation please for finish

    Fair point joe, in regards to the glue used for the veneer. I have heard of some treatments softening the glue and damaging the veneer, but never seen this myself.
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    Exterior wood filler for small gaps in window frames

    For round the beading just use decorators caulk. For the nail holes go for putty.
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    Lighting Circuit Help

    Looks like you've nicked the red (line) core with the box screw when fitting the face plate back. Happens quite a bit I've discovered by DIYers. You need to isolate the supply then cut the damaged core before the nick. If there is not enough length to terminate then you'll have to joint it...
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    Front door ~ oak veneer - recommendation please for finish

    Have used this quite a bit http://www.johnstonestrade.com/product-range/product.aspx?product=Matt_Woodstain You can get it in clear matt and the finish is good. I'm sure some one will come on and give a link to a sikkens product, but as I have not used a sikkens clear matt so I can't comment on...
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    Patching Up Cracked/Flaked Paint in Hallway

    It looks like the paint has been removed showing bare plaster. I take it that you did not apply a mist coat prior to your top coats? Best action here would be to remove all flaking paint, fill, sand then apply a mist over the filler. You will then be able to apply your top coats over this. You...
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    Stained external masonry - need the ultimate stain block

    BIN should be fine for this if you intend to use water based masonry paint. It should seal in the stain and stop the water based paint reactivating it. This is assuming that you have dealt with what ever is causing the staining!
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    Stained external masonry - need the ultimate stain block

    An oil based masonry paint may stop the stain bleeding through. The all seasons is the dulux weathershield oil based paint. Not all weathershield is though. Zinsser 123 is a water based stain block an May not be right for the stain that you have.
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