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I would definitely consider this as an option. The problem now is that the plasterboard at the location I want to fix to is now ruined so I think this option is off the table. Unless I move the positioning of the mirror a bit lower and get a fresh attempt. I'm sure I've weakened that general...

Thanks for the comment, I'm confident the fittings will take the weight and had considered chopping the end off to shorten it, but as Foxhole points out the screw supplied with the fitting would still be too long. Do you think the plug and screw being in the block would give good strength and...

I bought some self drilling screws such as these today to provide two screws to hang a fairly heavy mirror onto a plasterboard wall (roughly 10mm thick). I have used this approach previously for a heavy bathroom cabinet into plasterboard with good results. This time I started to turn the self...

Thanks for the response and for the colour tip. Finding the sikkens paint in stores is challenging at the moment. Would this alternative be ok? and could this be applied directly to wood as a primer and then given the extra 2 coats of same product...

Thanks for the response. I read wooden windows should last a really long time if treated well. I can only assume these have not been. Can you recommend a paint brand that would be suitable to protect a wooden external window? Would you think these can be restored to good condition following...

Hello, I have some external wooden windows that are about 20 years old and south facing. I believe they are sun damaged, or have just been weathered over the years, and do at least need a lick of paint if not more. I’ve attached some photos but am at a loss about how to approach a repair. Do I...