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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Has anyone ever sanded spindles on a stair case. I'm doing mine there is 128 spindles to do this is gonna take ages. Then to prime and gloss them. Oh the Joy's of DIY  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Top tip for sanding the staircase: get someone else to do it"
I was quoted £500 plus vat just to sand them down call me tight fisted butnid rather severe money  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Has anyone ever sanded spindles on a stair case. I'm doing mine there is 128 spindles to do this is gonna take ages. Then to prime and gloss them. Oh the Joy's of DIY
Good luck with that "
I need more than luck |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes, have approx 100 also.
And its cut string, with 5 swan necks and scroll handrail at the bottom. All lacquered.
I enjoy it though so I guess this review is pointless.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Has anyone ever sanded spindles on a stair case. I'm doing mine there is 128 spindles to do this is gonna take ages. Then to prime and gloss them. Oh the Joy's of DIY "
Heat gun to remove layers?  |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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It will take ages but it’s either therapeutic or will crack you, I took moulds of a while house - of balustrading, columns, caps, facia, pilasters all that intricate stuff spayed and sanded to 1200 , man it was like hell on earth for 3 months |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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"I did this in my last house. I’m not sure there is a worse job  its hell been at it all day only donevl 41 so far "
Haha.... you’ll need to go back over them and get right into the detail or it will look like a manky rice pudding when you paint it. Use heat and wire wool on a drill |
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I recommend Satin Wood for paint rather than gloss. It dries quicker and lasts longer. Also does not show up wood imperfections as much as gloss. I would add use 'trade' paint for the wood. It's expensive but gives a better coverage. |
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