Search found 2 matches

by JRW
Fri May 29, 2009 12:12 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Skirting boards - cut and damaged by builders laying floor
Replies: 3
Views: 5804

Skirting boards - cut and damaged by builders laying floor

The skirting boards in my flat have been badly cut by builders when laying a new wooden floor that slides underneath it along all the walls. I thought it was a good idea to have the skirting cut apposed to having 'beading' around the edge. I was wrong! The skirting board has been cut too high (leavi...
by JRW
Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:02 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Painting metal door handles?
Replies: 1
Views: 12476

Painting metal door handles?

Hi, I have recently bought a flat where all the door handles are big, ornate and gold. It may have been a good look in the 1950s but I absolutely hate them! Instead of buying a whole set of new door handles (expensive) I was wondering whether I could spray paint them silver. Does anyone know if this...
It is currently Wed Dec 04, 2024 7:34 pm