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by indiaoscar
Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Pinting old chipboard
Replies: 2
Views: 2931

Thanks Chris. Sounds a sensible approach. I will try a small hidden area first.
Cynthia
by indiaoscar
Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Pinting old chipboard
Replies: 2
Views: 2931

Pinting old chipboard

I have a huge 16'x8'x2' built-in wardrobe made in bare chipboard (not melamine coated) by a previous owner. It is very strong and solid but not pretty and I would like to paint it.
Should I use a liquid crack filler first or can I just prime and paint it?

Cynthia
by indiaoscar
Thu May 22, 2008 2:21 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Office chair mat
Replies: 2
Views: 4213

Thanks for that suggestion John - but as you say it might not fit well with the living room decor.
I think I may just cut out a large square of carpet/underlay and then stick laminate board or vinyl on the hardboard.
Cynthia
by indiaoscar
Tue May 13, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Office chair mat
Replies: 2
Views: 4213

Office chair mat

I purchased an office chair mat for deep pile carpet and used it on a standard domestic carpet with a normal office chair (I weigh about 85 kg). It developed a crack and the suppliers (Office 365) are refunding me and say it often happens and they don't have a solution. They say a replacement may al...
by indiaoscar
Sun Nov 18, 2007 1:50 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Dark wallpaper joins showing
Replies: 1
Views: 4747

Dark wallpaper joins showing

Using dark vinyl wallpaper the white edges of the paper do show as vertical lines whether overlapped or butted. Any solutions/techniques to avoid this?
It's not disastrous but a minor irritation.
Thanks
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