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by pbp
Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: I need to remove textured plaster over RSJ
Replies: 2
Views: 3105

You could try x-tex - look at the removing the artex projects page. Would not advise sanding as it could contain asbestos if its pre 1985
by pbp
Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Mahogany Crisis!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 4338

Only an idea, but if the wood looks quite dark you could either bleach it first to make it lighter so that when you polish it would not look too dark, or alternativley you could put an opaque finsih on there. This is a clear finish, but with a slight pigment in there to lay over the top and stop the...
by pbp
Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:39 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Artex on coving
Replies: 3
Views: 4451

Artex On Coving

If im not too late X-Tex will remove it form coving. I did some about two months ago. You do have to be carefull but it worked a treat. Look in projects under removing artex.
by pbp
Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: 1930's Varnish
Replies: 1
Views: 4187

1930's Varnish

Now this varnish is a real nightmare and whatever you use its not going to be easy. I believe this varnish is one of the first early hard wearing varnishes, but the longer its on there the harder wearing it seems to be. The only thing I have found that breaks this down is to go over it with a heat g...
by pbp
Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:07 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Cutting Cornice
Replies: 1
Views: 3608

Cutting Cornice

I have a living room and we have put a stud wall up to make our kitchen bigger. I now have to fit cornice to two walls to match up to the existing. Do I have to remove what I have as I wont be making a standard 45 degree cut, or can i cut the cornice to fit up to the existing? I have tried to do thi...
by pbp
Thu May 14, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: X-Tex
Replies: 1
Views: 3442

X-Tex

Hi I have used the X-Tex many times and it is wonderful. On some applications where the artex has been painted many times i applied it on thick and covered it with cling film and left it overnight. It loosened the paint and i scraped it off with a long handled blade scraper and re-applied which then...
by pbp
Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:38 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: stripping paint from plastic
Replies: 2
Views: 3084

you can try Home Strip paint and varnish remover. It works fine on UPVC and some polycarbonates it can just take the shine off, but out of all the different types of paint strippers this would be the safest, as other strippers have solvent sin which will melt the plastic.
by pbp
Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Removing old yellow paint from woodwork?
Replies: 3
Views: 4159

stay clear of Nitromors and any toher stripper that contains DCM....NASTY stuff! try the stripping paint on the projects page: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/paintstrip.htm which is a product that is totally safe and should shift most things.....

B&Q do a 500ml and they call it Home Strip
by pbp
Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Removing PVA glue from walls
Replies: 8
Views: 49969

If you look on the removing paint on the projects page a product called Home Strip paint and varnish remover will also remove glue. The product is totally safe and wont have any affects on your health compared to solvents that could potentially kill you.
by pbp
Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Paint stripping old doors
Replies: 1
Views: 3311

Hi Dan Let me tell you that Caustic Stripping is a good way of getting the paint off your doors, but unfortunately the companies that use this method will immerse your doors for such a long time they will end up saturated with caustic. This will result in the doors probably never drying out in place...
by pbp
Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:20 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Stripping lead paint
Replies: 2
Views: 4412

Home Strip paint and varnish remover will remove lead based paints safely as its emulsion formula will encapsulate lead in the paint and keep it wet at all times thus making it safe. Only when dust is made from removing these types of paints or using a heat gun will lead based paints become a hazard...
by pbp
Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Artex removal -how to find out if it contains Asbestos
Replies: 3
Views: 5948

I would always assume that there is asbestos fibres in the artex and it will save you a fortune in getting it tested. I would not recommend skimming over the artex as you will find that if it does contain asbestos and tougher regulations come into force then you might not be able to sell your proper...
by pbp
Sat Dec 20, 2008 5:31 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Extraction Fan Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 3284

Urrrm Yes I did that! and have new bulbs that work in everthing else expcept the fan....

thanks for the technical advice
by pbp
Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:47 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Extraction Fan Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 3284

Extraction Fan Advice

I have a new extraction fan with a 140w motor with twin lights at the back which are 2x 40 wats max. The other day I switched on the lights and there was a pop and the housing circuit tripped out. I reset it and checked the bulbs in the fan. One bulb had blown and now I have replaced both bulbs the ...
by pbp
Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Removing varnish from banisters & spindles
Replies: 4
Views: 45949

stripping Paint

Home Strip paint and varnish remover which is on the projects page under striping paint is the best thing for this job. It will remove the old varnish no problem at all and with no fumes and skin burns it is a treat to work with. Sanding turned newel posts and spindles will result in light and dark ...
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