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Comment on Wallpapering a hall landing and stairs by How to measure a room for wallpapering :: DIY By Design DIY Tips Blog

How to measure a room for wallpapering :: DIY By Design DIY Tips Blog — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:01:19 +0000

[...] add the measurements together of treat them as two separate measurements. For more details on measuring a hall, landing and stairs this post is a good [...]

Comment on Paint calculator comments by Guy

Guy — Tue, 28 May 2013 11:09:29 +0000

Many thanks. Got to redecorate a house that i rent out over 200 miles away and for speed need to get the paint before i leave. Brill!

Comment on Wallpapering a hall landing and stairs by paul wright

paul wright — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:24:07 +0000

Cheers very helpfull thanks

Comment on Lead flashing by Adrian

Adrian — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:28:24 +0000

@Orla
It maybe worth trying oil or WD40 first. I’m guessing the yellowish/white is the lead oxidising. Don#t rub the lead down with anything abrasive as this will show, no need for white spirit either, just try rubbing oil into the lead and see what happens.

Comment on Wallpaper calculator comments by stevo

stevo — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:21:05 +0000

So easy to use, as none of the big stores have a chart like they used to have, so you have to find someone to do it for you.