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by baz_500
Thu Nov 26, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Heavy Nicotene Staining and How to Treat for Undercoat and Gloss
Replies: 1
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Heavy Nicotene Staining and How to Treat for Undercoat and Gloss

We are in the process of buying a home from a couple who have been very heavy smokers. All of the rooms are emulsioned, with white gloss woodwork. All of the doors are white colonial in design. Some of the 'white ceilings' are a light brown. Will cleaning with sugar soap be sufficient to prepare the...
by baz_500
Thu Nov 26, 2015 9:09 am
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Removing and Replacing Stained and Corroded Fireplace Trim
Replies: 1
Views: 2483

Removing and Replacing Stained and Corroded Fireplace Trim

We are renovating our living room and the open coal fireplace is very tired! The fireplace is ok 'ish' but the brass trim around the opening is badly stained / corroded. I would like to remove this and fit a new trim - as seen on ebay. Some are fixed by some magnetic system. Would these be suitable?...
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