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by Dragonfly
Mon May 18, 2020 8:34 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Out of my depth - please help - recommendations for paint stripper that actually works !
Replies: 1
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Out of my depth - please help - recommendations for paint stripper that actually works !

Hi I decided to strip my front door as the paint was cracked etc ( Wood Art Deco 1930 era) however have failed miserably as the paint stripper didn’t cut it and I gave up on the heat gun as I did not want to potentially poison my family ! Have painted over again but it looks awful so I really need t...
by Dragonfly
Tue Mar 27, 2018 8:10 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: What Sealant to use to Seal Upvc Window and Original Oak Window Sill
Replies: 0
Views: 3229

What Sealant to use to Seal Upvc Window and Original Oak Window Sill

I have a bay window that had some old crusty sealant filling in the gap between the plastic window panes and the original oak internal window sill. I am not sure what type of sealant it was, but does appear to have been painted over at sometime. It is pretty rock solid so I don't think it's silicone...
by Dragonfly
Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:57 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: What is the Best Product to Protect Oak Window Board
Replies: 0
Views: 2946

What is the Best Product to Protect Oak Window Board

I have a large bay window with a large wooden internal sill ( thinks it's oak) that requires some tlc. There are some water stains and a lot of cat scratches over it. I have lighltly hand sanded it to date which has improved it some what but need to add either a hard wax oil or some sort of other pr...
by Dragonfly
Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Overflow Pipe Dripping Constantly Since Water Company Fixed Broken Pipe Coming From External Stop Tap
Replies: 0
Views: 2901

Overflow Pipe Dripping Constantly Since Water Company Fixed Broken Pipe Coming From External Stop Tap

Hi , 2 days ago the water company came and dug up the pavement to replace an external stop tap and a burst pipe which had caused quite a bit of damage in the short 12 hours it had been burst. They turned the water off to do this, and then was turned back on ( when the water was turned back on it mad...
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