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hi, is this possible on external window frames and facias?

Would this be a suitable finish for a bannister? Not sure of the wood type- very old with nice grain?

Thanks for the replies, do you think that wood filler would be strong enough to hold the screw for the handle?

Hi, I've got old Victorian pine doors with original handles, one of the handles has come off and when I went to screw it back on it appears to have been replaced so many times and each time in a different place so basically the whole circular area beneath the handle is split and ruined from...

Thanks Woody, Don't want anything too fancy so your suggestion sounds good. Only thing is that I need to knock through from the house and make a doorway and replace the front of the building, which is timber (the rest is brick). Do you think with these extra bits building control should be...

Hi, I wish to extend from kitchen into out building to use as utility room. Outbuilding currently has asbestos roof, can this remain or will it have to be removed? Don't really want to replace it as its watertight and in good condition. Any advice apreciated.

Manufacturers instructions say it can be installed floating but the width is only 90mm- what do you think? Width of the hallway is just over 1m?

Thanks for replies, Was planning to lay flooring floating? applying adhesive to the tongue and groove- is this not possible? Hoping there will be enough room to go under skirting parquet was fairly thick- about 2.4cm. Have had bad experiences using beading in the past so wanted to avoid...

Have just removed old parquet flooring (too damaged to repair) from Victorian house. It was stuck down with bitumen onto concrete. I want to lay solid oak flooring (18mm) in its place. My question is how level does the concrete need to be, in one area there is a slight hump and hairline crack. I...

You could always try relying on your statutory rights as apposed to the expired manufactures guarantee- which is always additional to the statutory rights. I have used this route before to get an expensive 3 year old sony TV replaced. Look on the trading standards website or call their helpline...

I only hoped it is oak so it would match the floor! Untill some of the varnish is removed I cannot see any characteristics!

Hi everyone, Am about to install a new oak floor in my hallway (found loads of help on this forum- thanks!) I have a rather elaborate newel post which is covered in years worth of varnish (horrible pinky mahogany colour). Any suggestions on the best way to remove this bearing in mind its...