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Need info on old mortarWell, since I asked about shellac, I figure that I should ask about old mortar. I am getting to the point where I will need to repoint the… Started by MartinLatest Reply |
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Plaster RecipeI'm getting ready to patch some areas of plaster in my 1892 colonial, brown coat & horsehair with a thin finish but I'm a bit confused… Started by Mike D |
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8 hours ago Reply by Drew Skuce |
Repainting the outside of a cast iron clawfoot tub...I have gotten to the point in the bathroom redo that we need to redo the tub. Do I just use regular house paint on the outside of the tub?… Started by Martin |
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Mar 7 Reply by Martin |
Wallpapering a frieze???OK, I've never wallpapered before so please excuse any stupid questions. I bought a lovely reproduction wallpaper frieze for my dining room… Started by Lisa Slinko |
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Mar 7 Reply by Charles J |
Need info on how to use shellacHello everyone. I wanted to ask some basic info on using shellac. I looked at some house blogs, and I really like the way the shellac looks… Started by Martin |
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Feb 25 Reply by Martin |
Specifications for a Limestone 18th century fireplace and chimneyI would appreciate it if someone could provide some references to publications containing specifications for building a Limestone 18th cent… Started by Edward Andrews |
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tinted shellac or varnishWe are restoring an old house c.1866. The original varnish was tinted. Our doors were varnished a very dark color to set them off, and mayb… Started by Gail Schuermann |
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New hardware?I had a contractor come in to discuss hanging some exterior french doors (installed in an exterior wall which currently has no opening at a… Started by Alice King |
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Jan 23 Reply by Phil |
Guide to Repointing Heritage MasonryHello, I'd like to add a Guide to Repointing I wrote a while back. This may help those who are interested in correct technique and proper m… Started by Barkley Hunt |
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Jan 10 Reply by Donald Mitchell |
free standing radiatorsDue to circumstances,my house was left empty for a few months during the winter months and left without heat.I think this may be the reason… Started by luz |
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Jan 4 Reply by luz |
how to wallpaper over wooden wallsAny ideas on how to wallpaper over rough wooden walls Started by Kenneth Kitchen |
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