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Wasn't sure from your first post whether you have tried the manufacturer themselves? If not, that's worth a go... When I was in a similar position a few years back that's what I did and they had some part used rolls available so I didn't have to buy it in large quantities when all I needed was a...

Hi all What I have in mind is this... I've bought several pieces of furniture which are very old and have a lot of the years of dirt and previous finishes still on them. Rub the wood with a cloth for example and the cloth quickly gets quite blackened. They were bought in "as is" condition...

Thanks for the replies - much appreciated. I'm not so worried about a smooth finish, I just want the paint job to last as long as possible. If I can get away without a de-nib without affecting the performance then that's what I'll do. If the de-nib helps with adhesion - even with eggshell...

Hi all I am currently doing up my external wooden windows. I have used Zinsser Bullseye 123 as the primer and will be using Eico Alterior Eggshell for the topcoats: http://eico.co.uk/products/eico-alterior-eggshell-1l/ Should I lightly sand / de-nib the primer before painting the first...

Hi I wasn't able to take a photo today unfortunately, but I've got some old ones which will give a good enough idea of what I have. I've tried uploading them to the thread but it says "Sorry, the board attachment quota has been reached." So here's links to the photos on Google Drive...

Hi all I am in the process of sprucing up my wooden windows. I've removed the old sealant, sanded them down, repaired, and tomorrow I start on the painting... What I'm not so sure about is how best to tackle the sealing (of the glass to the beading). I've been looking on youtube and most of...

Hi Yes, I did try adding some water and had no luck. Someone has pointed me toward this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mkp_p6hYDU If not watching the whole video, at least watch from 2:40 where the chap is in exactly the same boat as me with a 5 year (gasp) solid tin of 123 which he...

Hi all Got a 2/3s full tin of Zinsser Bullseye 123 which has seemingly "gone off" and so needs discarding and replacing. It seems to have almost doubled in price since I last got some! I've read good things about Coverstain and am wondering whether I should get some of that instead. It's...

Can't remember exactly how long I've had it. I should imagine a year or two, but that's with the tin having been opened. Stored inside under the stairs, so would imagine it doesn't too many temperature extremes. Lid definitely air tight. A bit annoying firstly because of the cost but...

I don't think Steven Spielberg needs to worry....! https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5TOZ ... zFBbFVqMlU It was tough to film it on my own with my crappy camera, but as you can see, stirring it without a hand to hold the can was pretty useless as the can just moved around because of the...

Hi all It's been a year or two since I last used it (and that's how old the can I have is too)... I've just got it out and started to stir it and it is VERY thick. I've added a little water and it hasn't done much. How thick? Well, if I stand the the stirring stick in the middle of the tin it...

Thanks for the helpful replies - really appreciate it. Yes, that’s right. And I should have clarified that I am discussing the silicone which seals the gap between the beading and the glass, NOT the gap between the frame and the wall. As above :) RobinBHM – I’m not sure I followed...

Hi all I'm in the process of giving my windows a once over. I've sanded and removed all the existing glazing sealant/silicone and will soon start on the painting. I was planning to finish off with Dow Corning for the glazing sealant as this seems to be a common and well regarded choice. But...

Hi again I see that the Enesle stuff is very specifically designed for the purpose of treating the cut ends of tanalised timber. Whereas the Cuprinol/Blackfriars/and similar are more just for general wood preservation against rot etc. How the technologies of the different products work I...

Many thanks for the replies. Very helpful. Glynne - are you referring to this stuff: http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/t/TORSOLUNI/ phil.p - and everyone else - I have fixed the link to the Cuprinol stuff the first post. Sorry about that. Also, I have been discussing in another...

Hi all I have some fencing and other bits around the garden which have been done in pressure treated timber and have freshly cut exposed end grains. I've come across Ensele before and know that Ronseal also do a specific end grain treatment, but I'd much prefer a clear finish and am having a...

Many thanks for the helpful replies. I think I will try some different paints in the future, so thanks for the Allback tip Jacob. I did once consider Holkham paints, which I'm guessing might be similar (linseed)? I thought I read at the time that it is only suitable for bare timber, which...

Hi all I am having a new back door fitted next week, and whilst at it I am repainting the old front door. I was planning to use the same paint for the whole door and frame (so both the interior and exterior sides of the doors), but have now stumbled across the idea that exterior paints "off...

Sorry for the late return, but just wanted to say thanks for all of the very helpful replies. I think from further research it is likely to be yorkshire boarding/gravel boards and there are several sawmills and builders merchants around here that stock it (including the one that you found...

Hi all I need to put up some fencing in my garden and have been looking at the single sided paling style.... I live in the sticks and over the past few weeks have been eyeing up people's gardens and fences as I walk and drive past them. I'm not seeing much I like. What I do love the look...