sarah-marie

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yeah took 5 days to strip my ground floor hall > (layers of paper/paint/other weird stuff), which > was under woodchip - good point Sue. Hmm I think I will try to find someone who wants the work as I don't have much patience and whole flat need redoing so lots to do all in all.. I will do lots myself but that bit really doesn't appeal

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ten years ago, I removed woodchip paper from my > hall and landing. > > It was covering decades of layers of paper, > including what looked like the original > Edwardian/Victorian. Thanks sue this is what I'm thinking May happen but in some rooms it's just spoiling the look and feel of the place but I was thinking might try to find someone to take in tjr job and then i do the nice bit painting it myself!! Shame wasn't year ago I would ask for details of the paint stripper :) > > Even with a steamer, it was an effing nightmare > and took days. > > In the end I paid someone to finish it. > > All the walls had to be replastered. > > Glad I did it now, though 🤣

Hi there does anyone happen to know of a colour that's same as farrow and balls cromarty but bit lighter!? I got a colour match sample mixed today and one of the colour pale powder. Can't see one in farrow and ball or dulux that's thst shade but lighter.. ..and Pale powder too blue.. Thanks for any suggestions :) Doesn't need to be farrow and ball brand

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I?ve used Johnson paint before, it?s good stuff > and goes on nicely. Thanks kidkruger :) > > > sarah-marie Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Goodlizzie have you used whites before they use > > Johnson as their base for farrow and ball.. > Have > > you had good results with that paint I've only > > ever used dukux paint before

Thanks goodlizzie :) that's great

alice Wrote: -------------------------------------------------------Alice.. They use Johnson paint as their base for the farrow and ball mix.. Have you used their paint and had a good result? I've only used dulux paint before > Yes Dulwich DIY have the farrow and ball paint > charts and will mix the colour for you - Theres > nothing sneaky about it - its just that you cant > trademark a colour.

Goodlizzie have you used whites before they use Johnson as their base for farrow and ball.. Have you had good results with that paint I've only ever used dukux paint before

diable rouge Wrote: -------------------------------------------------------hi diable have you used the b and q colour matching they use their own valsper paint as a base and said one is with primer and one is without.. Didn't realise any paint came with primer.. Just wondered if you have used their paint and its worked out well.. Thsnks > According to their website B&Q stock F&B so they > should have sample cards in store, but worth p > ringing to check as each store may be different. > Failing that, Brewers in Peckham (along from > Queens Road station)definitely stock F&B and have > colour cards and sample pots, or they can get them > in on order, they might even do a colour matching > service, so again worth ringing to find out...

KidKruger Wrote: -------------------------------------------------------thanks very much for all your help > they are opposite the big Foxtons estate agent > > sarah-marie Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > alice Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > -----are they in lordship Lane.. > > > Yes Dulwich DIY have the farrow and ball > paint > > > charts and will mix the colour for you - > > Theres > > > nothing sneaky about it - its just that you > > cant > > > trademark a colour.

alice Wrote: -------------------------------------------------------are they in lordship Lane.. > Yes Dulwich DIY have the farrow and ball paint > charts and will mix the colour for you - Theres > nothing sneaky about it - its just that you cant > trademark a colour.

KidKruger Wrote: -------------------------------------------------------thanks very much that's great > Dulwich DIY on LL do colour-matching I believe > (they certainly mix paint), as probably Plough DIY > still do. > > sarah-marie Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > diable rouge Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > -----thanks diable appreciated. Waa thinking > and > > trying that re farrow and ball but no luck > finding > > it yet in another paint or do you mean actually > > have that colour made up.. Is it homebase or b & > q > > that do that..

goodlizzie Wrote: -------------------------------------------------------ah that's great I have bought paint there before the dukux paint and got it mixed didn't know colour match other paint.. > Hi Sarah-Marie > > White's in Brockley also match F&B colours - might > be best to call first. > > H White & Son Ltd > ddress: 42-44 Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, London > SE23 1LJ > Hours: > Open ⋅ Closes 5PM > Phone: 020 8690 9040

diable rouge Wrote: -------------------------------------------------------thanks very much 🙂 > According to their website B&Q stock F&B so they > should have sample cards in store, but worth > ringing to check as each store may be different. > Failing that, Brewers in Peckham (along from > Queens Road station)definitely stock F&B and have > colour cards and sample pots, or they can get them > in on order, they might even do a colour matching > service, so again worth ringing to find out...

diable rouge Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > sarah-marie Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > -----thanks diable appreciated. Waa thinking > and > > trying that re farrow and ball but no luck > finding > > it yet in another paint or do you mean actually > > have that colour made up.. Is it homebase or b & > q > > that do that.. > > B&Q will match a colour and even provide a tester > pot in that colour... > https://www.diy.com/ideas-advice/how-to-use-the-va > lspar-paint-mixing-service/CC_npcart_2100010.art Thanks.. Have used that service before.. But I could physically take in the piece to colour match but with farrow and ball it's just on my phone.. Can they match from that.. I think I need buy sample farrow and ball.. Paint piece of card and take I'm? Do you think it works out cheaper.. Do you suggest the thick brush as roller will more likely pull paint off of the wall? .

diable rouge Wrote: -------------------------------------------------------thanks diable appreciated. Waa thinking and trying that re farrow and ball but no luck finding it yet in another paint or do you mean actually have that colour made up.. Is it homebase or b & q that do that.. > Woodchip isn't used for aesthetic reasons, usually > it's covering up crappy looking walls as it's > cheaper than plaster skimming. It's a lottery as > to what condition the walls might be in > underneath, from a few minor blemishes and cracks > to a complete re-plaster. If you can't afford the > latter or don't want the inconvenience that would > entail, then best to leave alone and paint over. > Solvite make a handy tube of wallpaper adhesive > for sticking down loose edges etc which I've used > successfully. > If you decide to keep the woodchip, any painting > over will have to be done using a thick brush > rather than a roller. > If you decide to remove the woodchip then be > prepared that parts of it won't peel or scrape off > easily, and you might need to hire a steamer. > I'd also go down the route of colour-matching the > F&B colour you like. > Good luck!..

KidKruger Wrote: -------------------------------------------------------thanks yes might end up with another woodchip wall without the woodchip paper > The wood chip will obviously have small shadows > from the bits in the wallpaper, so you won?t get > the smooth continuous colour of a painted wall. > But then, you may not anyway if you strip the > wallpaper and there are chunks of plaster > missing! > > -marie Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Thanks kidkruger that's great I noticed was one > > piece coming up at the top and thought might be > > weight of the paint.. So I will either stick it > > down any lose bits or maybe test a bit ie take > off > > the wallpaper behind the door and see how it > > goes.. Might be easy to take off might just be > the > > one layer and yes woodchip :) but just tiny few > > woodchip not ugly loads of it!do you think > paint > > colour doesn't come up looking so good on the > > paper compared to the bare wall

Thanks womanofdulwich great tip maybe will mix white as with it as slightly lighter he even better

Thanks nxjen.. I may end up doing thst will test a bit first. Do you think paint doesn't look so nice over the paper aa it would if just on the walls

Thanks kidkruger that's great I noticed was one piece coming up at the top and thought might be weight of the paint.. So I will either stick it down any lose bits or maybe test a bit ie take off the wallpaper behind the door and see how it goes.. Might be easy to take off might just be the one layer and yes woodchip :) but just tiny few woodchip not ugly loads of it!do you think paint colour doesn't come up looking so good on the paper compared to the bare wall

Hi there, I want to paint the walls of new flat it's old Victorian conversion not been decorated for 35 years plus. The walls have paper on.. Some rooms it's plain paper other rooms it's got the little bits in.. Sorry can't think of correct term for that.. The colour paint I like is in farrow and ball which is a lot of money to me! I didn't really want to take the paper off as assuming massive job and maybe walls need then plastering. So wanted to ask advice.. If you recommend painting over the paper and yours turned out OK!? Or it's bad idea. No sign of mold and paper surprisingly in very good state not coming off anywhere.

It's good you went with your gut feeling and posted it on here out of concern for others and wanting to alert people just incase this is something. I have no children but if I did I would definitely appreciate knowing this. Well I appreciate it even though I don't have kids for others and my wellbeing just incase!! it's always good to go with our gut feeling!!

Yes exactly to look less dodgy

Hi there Today at 4.30pm two people managed to get through our main door downstairs into the hallway of our flats.. And then attempted to get into flats upstairs.. Its old Victorian house.. Rubbish flimsy lock landlord doesn't care at all about our safety. I called the police and gave details and I took photos.. They present well the female mixed race in 30s in navy suit and briefcase and male a black guy in a cap and brown blazer and jeans. Made out looking for a Sandra.. But there are just three flats here no Sandra. I imagine they were scanning seeing what's possible and passing info on.. Very scared will now know its a complete opportunist house to burgle Just letting you know to be careful incase come across them knocking on your door or see them attempting this on street.. I know its not East dulwich but its close!

So sorry to hear this I really hope you are feeling less shaken as time goes by. Where abouts were you on the rye.. Makes me worried to go there at all now especially as this happened to you on a Saturday midday and it seems not even in a secluded part as others were around

I received a letter today information me of the closure etc etc