Hi,
We've recently moved house...needs a fair bit of work as expected (especially when you scratch the surface!).
The windows in the house are relatively new, at least a couple of years left in them I reckon.
The handles aren't much cop mind - faux brass, looking decidely shady (easily replaceable? Will post details on another thread if I can find measurments for them).
But underneath all the windows (in the majority of rooms) are these thin, plastic veneers - over the original wood ones I guess. Some (especially the bay windows one as on the pic) are 'on the wonk' and probably not intentionally (the other side of the bay is more horizontal).
Is there any way I can take these out and replace with a nicer ledge (oak for example)? I'm sure the veneer will come off quite easily but the original wood will be a pain I reckon...chisel and new plaster etc?
Many thanks.
We've recently moved house...needs a fair bit of work as expected (especially when you scratch the surface!).
The windows in the house are relatively new, at least a couple of years left in them I reckon.
The handles aren't much cop mind - faux brass, looking decidely shady (easily replaceable? Will post details on another thread if I can find measurments for them).
But underneath all the windows (in the majority of rooms) are these thin, plastic veneers - over the original wood ones I guess. Some (especially the bay windows one as on the pic) are 'on the wonk' and probably not intentionally (the other side of the bay is more horizontal).
Is there any way I can take these out and replace with a nicer ledge (oak for example)? I'm sure the veneer will come off quite easily but the original wood will be a pain I reckon...chisel and new plaster etc?
Many thanks.