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    Stripping woodwork - Banisters

    I have stripped the layers of gloss off with a heat gun and then sanded (lightly) and then nitro-morsed it. My concern is that the wood still holds a fine white shade in areas, even after a further sanding. Any tips? It is going to be oiled/varnished (yet to decide) and I'm now considering a...
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    Lining paper - iffy walls

    Gcol: Why would I post it twice? It would be a waste of time. I originally accidentally posted the forum in the projects section when I first registered. So, i copied it to the decorating area. Unfortunately the administrators did not delete the original but moved it to the decorating area too...
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    Lining paper - iffy walls

    Well, the wallpapering experience I've had, usually still shows the rough surface of the wall underneath, as when the paper is wet with the paste it just moulds to the surface of the wall. I've never used lining before and I really just need a bit of peace of mind that an uneven surface will be...
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    Lining paper - iffy walls

    I have just stripped hall&landing of some lovely textured wallpaper. It was obviously there for some time. Much to my surprise the walls were not as bad as I expected. However, I've not had much experience with lining paper and the walls aren't perfect. I've purchased some 1000 weight rolls in...
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    Lining paper - iffy walls

    I have just stripped hall&landing of some lovely textured wallpaper. It was obviously there for some time. Much to my surprise the walls were not as bad as I expected. However, I've not had much experience with lining paper and the walls aren't perfect. I've purchased some 1000 weight rolls in...
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