Search found 4 matches

by metalhammer
Tue Oct 11, 2022 11:29 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Decorating room, which has lining paper on the walls
Replies: 3
Views: 1121

Re: Decorating room, which has lining paper on the walls

Hi metalhammer, Not sure that zinsser PS is the right product for your problem. Suggest you stick down the seams, fill, prime with watered down emulsion and then paint (assuming you are going to emulsion the walls). Regards S Will the watered down emulsion prevent the existing chipping and chalking...
by metalhammer
Thu Oct 06, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Decorating room, which has lining paper on the walls
Replies: 3
Views: 1121

Decorating room, which has lining paper on the walls

For info, the chipping has only started happening because I've been going around some of the loose lining paper seams and repairing with Solvite wallpaper paste. As soon as I go over the glued area with a seam roller, unfortunately some of the paint is coming off, which hopefully you can see from th...
by metalhammer
Wed May 18, 2022 10:54 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Low Cold Water Pressure in Masionette Bathroom?
Replies: 1
Views: 1258

Low Cold Water Pressure in Masionette Bathroom?

Hello - am hoping someone out there can offer some advice... I've been living in a split level 1st & 2nd floor masionette for two months, which was built in the 60's. Heating is provided via combi boiler. Water for kichen is fed straight from the mains supply (both hot and cold), however, we hav...
by metalhammer
Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:53 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Buying and Fitting a Wireless Thermostat Myself?
Replies: 0
Views: 3029

Buying and Fitting a Wireless Thermostat Myself?

Hi everyone Hope someone can offer me some advice. I live in a rented flat and am thinking of getting a wireless thermostat installed. Is this something I could do myself and... a) without requiring the need of heating/fitting engineer & associated install costs? b) without needing to get my lan...
It is currently Thu Sep 19, 2024 8:09 am