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by Candelle
Mon Jun 29, 2020 12:12 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Rails and Stiles on 84 Year-Old Exterior Are Separating (as door had twisted)
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Rails and Stiles on 84 Year-Old Exterior Are Separating (as door had twisted)

I'd be really grateful for advice and help, please. Our 84 year-old front door twisted slightly and we put bolts across the inside in order to be able to shut it. We think it has straightened a bit. At the same time I painted the exterior side and this is now separating around all rails and stiles (...
by Candelle
Thu Jun 25, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: 84 Year-Old Exterior Door Has Twisted and Panels (Rails and Stiles) Are Separating
Replies: 0
Views: 1697

84 Year-Old Exterior Door Has Twisted and Panels (Rails and Stiles) Are Separating

I'd be really grateful for advice and help, please. Our 84 year-old front door twisted slightly and we put bolts across the inside in order to be able to shut it. We think it has straightened a bit. At the same time I painted the exterior side and this is now separating around all rails and stiles (...
by Candelle
Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:29 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Exterior Painting and Time of the Year (humidity etc.)
Replies: 0
Views: 1614

Exterior Painting and Time of the Year (humidity etc.)

Could someone please advise what is the earliest month - and even the best month - that exterior paintwork should be applied (in greater London)? It obviously varies from year to year but I know that humidity is a big factor in getting the paint to adhere and dry successfully. Thanks for any help. C...
by Candelle
Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:17 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Painting Soffits and Eaves in Major Renovation
Replies: 0
Views: 1528

Painting Soffits and Eaves in Major Renovation

We are working our way through the house with a major re-fit/decorating project but are a bit worried about the safety aspect of painting soffits and eaves ourselves - the height etc. If we did get professionals in, what do you think should be minimum specification for painting soffits and eaves? Th...
by Candelle
Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:40 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Wallpapering a Concave Wall and Paper not Sticking to Curve
Replies: 3
Views: 3966

Re: Wallpapering a Concave Wall and Paper not Sticking to Curve

Thanks gc1967. Actually, I have not yet finished this room as I have been concentrating on others. I did sand the whole room down and have applied lining paper over the flat walls but have not been brave enough to give the curve another go - yet... (it came away at the apex at my first attempt, henc...
by Candelle
Fri Oct 12, 2018 12:13 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Wallpapering a Concave Wall and Paper not Sticking to Curve
Replies: 3
Views: 3966

Wallpapering a Concave Wall and Paper not Sticking to Curve

Hi I am cross-lining a small cloakroom prior to wallpapering with a vinyl. I am having problems and could do with some advice please, if possible! The room has a wall that curves from a sloping roof and goes into to a concave wall (approximately 1 m 10 wide). This ends at mid-wall height at a shelf ...
by Candelle
Wed Sep 27, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Terrebine Driers for Shortening Paint Drying Time?
Replies: 1
Views: 4037

Terrebine Driers for Shortening Paint Drying Time?

I need to use an oil-based gloss paint on an exterior door. I understand that I won’t have enough time for a conventional oil-based gloss to dry at this time of the year. I have read of Terrebine Driers which could shorten the paint’s drying time. Could someone please advise if this product actually...
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