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by DIYDaisy
Sun Sep 16, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Foam Roller or Other On New Plaster?
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Foam Roller or Other On New Plaster?

Hi - I’ve got lots of newly plastered walls to emulsion & would welcome advice on the best roller sleeve to use. Foam seems to be recommended but I’m confused as they tend to be labelled (in B&Q etc) as for use with gloss paint. I’ve done a fair amount of emulsioning but always on previously...
by DIYDaisy
Sun Sep 16, 2018 3:34 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Natural Looking Finish For Oak Doors
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Natural Looking Finish For Oak Doors

Hi - I have 7 internal oak doors to finish (Dordogne from Howdens) & want to keep their original colour rather than darkening them at all. Osmo Oil has been recommended - which one would be best for a natural colour with a Matt finish? Thanks everyone.
by DIYDaisy
Mon Jun 26, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: What's the Best Material to box in Central Heating Pipes With?
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Views: 2091

What's the Best Material to box in Central Heating Pipes With?

Hi - we're converting a former airing cupboard into a wardrobe. The tank has been removed but there are still some central heating pipes running down one side. We want to box them in but whatever we box in with will almost (but not quite) touch the pipes which get quite warm. I've been told MDF woul...
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