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by Sheal
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: Wood preservative.
Replies: 1
Views: 3917

Wood preservative.

Hello all,

I bought an exterior wood preservative for my fences two years ago but I haven't used it. Would anyone know if it has a shelf life please.
by Sheal
Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Which job to do first - sitting room re-furbishment
Replies: 5
Views: 4616

re: which job to do first.

You would probably find it best to work from the ceiling down. It's a good idea to get the wallpaper stripped before new plaster in case the walls need some work to. Leave your floor till last as this is where all the grime from preparation falls. Have a go at tackling the floor sanding, there's not...
by Sheal
Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Exterior wall fixings
Replies: 3
Views: 4487

Re: Exterior wall fixings

Thanks Chris. The screws were sold to me as brass and they are certainly brass coloured. Looks like I've been fleeced!
by Sheal
Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:12 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Exterior wall fixings
Replies: 3
Views: 4487

Exterior wall fixings

Hi all, Two weeks ago my son fixed a wooden number plaque to an exterior wall with brass screws thinking they wouldn't rust. They have and now I have horrible orange streaks down the wall where the rain has been blasting it. Would anyone have any idea what fixings I should use please. I don't want t...
by Sheal
Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Johnson wall and floor tiles from B&Q
Replies: 4
Views: 5069

tile spacers

Hi, If it's any help I've done a fair bit of tiling in the past and have never used spacers. I've always used matchsticks believe it or not, inserting the blunt end. Of course the amount you use depends on the tile size for support. This however won't work vertically, but if you've got a keen eye it...
by Sheal
Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Painting oak oil
Replies: 1
Views: 3066

Painting oak oil

Hi,
I've recently had a wooden plaque made in oak with my house number on it. It has been finished with oak oil. I'd like to paint on it but I'm not sure if I can or what type of paint to use. Any ideas please.
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