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by pug
Tue Dec 08, 2009 7:19 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Hardwood front door
Replies: 3
Views: 3816

[quote="theshedman"]Hi pug, hardwood doors are better off being stained or varnished as paint has a habit of peeling when used on them. I would say if you really want to paint it then use a primer of aluiminium oxide followed by 2 coats of oil based undercoat then 1 or 2 coats of the topco...
by pug
Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Hardwood front door
Replies: 3
Views: 3816

Hardwood front door

Hi, i have just had a new front door and frame made for my cottage. It is bare hardwood and before it is hung i want to prime it or undercoat it as needed. The finished article is to be white satinwood, what is the best products to use considering it is exposed quite badly to the elements. Many Thanks
by pug
Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:56 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Three Large Wasp Nests
Replies: 3
Views: 4492

Many thanks took your advice, pest control on its way next week.
by pug
Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Three Large Wasp Nests
Replies: 3
Views: 4492

Three Large Wasp Nests

Hi I dont know if i'm in the right Q&A but i thought gardening people are my best bet. I have just cut a loft hatch in my 110 year old roof all is good except for three very large wasp nests. What i need to know are they resident at this time of year or not, can i just remove them if so or is th...
by pug
Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: lathe & plaster
Replies: 2
Views: 3319

lathe & plaster

hi, i am renovateing an old property with lathe and plaster ceilings can i plasterboard directly over, fixing to the exiting joists and rafters or will it be advisable to remove with a great deal of mess the old lathe ceilings. thanks.
by pug
Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:21 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: ODD SOWER TRAY SIZE
Replies: 6
Views: 4257

if a shower tray is 760 square exactly how wide is the shower enclosure, it says to fit a 760 tray but that cannot be the size of the of the enclosure. Also what is the tolerance of the same . Thanks
by pug
Thu Nov 08, 2007 7:11 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: ODD SOWER TRAY SIZE
Replies: 6
Views: 4257

ODD SOWER TRAY SIZE

HI. I HAVE WHAT APPEARS TO BE A 730 X730MM SHOWER TRAY OF WHICH I HAVE TO CHANGE THE CORNER ENTRY CUBICLE TRY AS I MIGHT I CANT SEEM TO FIND ONE OFF THE SHELF IS THIS A SPECIAL ORDER. THANKS PUG.
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