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by Ritchie
Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Restoring doors
Replies: 1
Views: 3366

Restoring doors

The internal doors in my Edwardian House are riddled with small holes as the last owner pinned ply to the doors in an effort to be a sixties minimalist! he also put in new door handles so we have holes from these plus holes from the original low door knob and the plates too. I wonder if i can buy a ...
by Ritchie
Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:29 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Skimming walls V's Lining paper
Replies: 3
Views: 8211

Thank you for your reply. In your experience, what option do you think would be A. more skilled and B. more expensive?
by Ritchie
Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:18 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Skimming walls V's Lining paper
Replies: 3
Views: 8211

Skimming walls V's Lining paper

I have recently had a decorator to prepare and line the walls in my bedrooms (Edwardian House). The finished result is pretty good - you cant see the joins etc. I have just had, in my opinion, a completely ridiculous quote to do the hall, landing, stairs and 2 reception rooms (preparing walls and li...
by Ritchie
Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:26 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Using a Steamer to remove stubborn Wallpaper
Replies: 1
Views: 4265

Using a Steamer to remove stubborn Wallpaper

I have recently purchased an Edwardian House and a friend has advised that the walls are likely to be made from Lime plaster.

Is it safe to use a steamer (in moderation) or am i likely to ruin my walls?
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