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Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
04-21-14, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,533
Posted By toptosher

OK,thank you so much for taking the time..Very...

OK,thank you so much for taking the time..Very much appreciated.
One more question. I`m not sure if I can find un insulated number 6 copper wire here.. Is insulated wire OK to hook up to the ground...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
04-18-14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,533
Posted By toptosher

Ground rod question.

Ive been told that its best to drive in a ground rod near a drainage soak away or somewhere where theres a lot of moisture in the soil..
Well the problem is that the land here is practically solid...
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
04-04-05, 08:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,298
Posted By toptosher

What is a fabric backed vinyl wallcovering? ...

What is a fabric backed vinyl wallcovering?
Ive only used paper or vinyl meshed backing with fabric on the front..Is it one of these two?
Certain flock fabrics must be applied to the wall and...
Forum: Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
04-02-05, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,288
Posted By toptosher

Think this forum needs a pump...AND QUICK!!...

Think this forum needs a pump...AND QUICK!! (http://www.netdisaster.com/go.php?mode=flood&url=http://doityourself.com)

Leave new browser open for a few seconds to see what I mean!! :eek:
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
03-29-05, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,358
Posted By toptosher

If It was me,,this is what I would do....lol ...

If It was me,,this is what I would do....lol

1. Cut some 1000 grade lining paper to length 2" allowance for both top and bottom and soak with wet sponge and allow to book for for 10 mins.
2....
Forum: Painting & Staining. All Interior and Exterior Surfaces
03-21-05, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,404
Posted By toptosher

After you have removed the handles ,paint the...

After you have removed the handles ,paint the edges with a brush and allow to dry and then repeat in sequence..ie: primer,undercoat,topcoat.
Then remove any fat edges on front surface by running a...
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
03-21-05, 06:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By toptosher

To be honest I have never used prepasted border...

To be honest I have never used prepasted border but then I dont trust pre pasted paper either..
I have tried it in the past and had the same experience as you with excess water after a suitable...
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
03-19-05, 04:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,132
Posted By toptosher

Sorry..I only read it twice and now I have a...

Sorry..I only read it twice and now I have a headache although I think its the same method!!

These days I wrap the left reveal to the window frame.
Then I match by overlapping the next piece and...
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
03-19-05, 04:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By toptosher

What a mess!! If the adhesive has run down...

What a mess!!
If the adhesive has run down the wall (goodness knows why?)
and has stained a matt surface then you will need to prime these areas before repainting..If the glue drips are quite...
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
03-19-05, 03:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,711
Posted By toptosher

..If you are using a vinyl wallcovering then this...

..If you are using a vinyl wallcovering then this of course is easily cleaned..
If its paper then two coats of an acrylic satin/flat varnish will seal the surface and be as easy to clean as any...
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
03-19-05, 12:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,711
Posted By toptosher

What I would do is lay 4/5 veins on a flat...

What I would do is lay 4/5 veins on a flat surface side by side.Wet the back of the paper with a sponge and allow to book.. Paste up a length of paper with border adhesive slightly thinned applied...
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
10-23-04, 05:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By toptosher

The "Pro`s" stuck it up with what? Vinyl over...

The "Pro`s" stuck it up with what? Vinyl over vinyl? :lol: Oops..Now why would they do that?
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
10-23-04, 04:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,678
Posted By toptosher

In the UK the embossed paper that you saw was...

In the UK the embossed paper that you saw was most likley Anaglypta.
These days the same patterns can be found in vinyl equivelents and are known as "blown vinyls". They are much easier to hang and...
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
10-09-04, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By toptosher

Cross line is a single layer of lining paper hung...

Cross line is a single layer of lining paper hung horizontally.
Box lining is 2 layers..The first vertical the second layer horizontally.
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
10-09-04, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,219
Posted By toptosher

If the paper bubbled then it was not soaked for...

If the paper bubbled then it was not soaked for long enough when it was hung..
However..If the bubbles were not there before the paint was applied then they will stretch back as the paint dries.....
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
10-09-04, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 21,826
Posted By toptosher

Some papers shrink even without being...

Some papers shrink even without being "overworked" on a plastered wall..
aomeara gave a good suggestion although Im gonna let you into a little secret that belongs to me... You need some white...
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
10-09-04, 07:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,419
Posted By toptosher

Cross lining is only important if another paper...

Cross lining is only important if another paper is going on top..Its just to avoid the lining and finished paper`s seams meeting..
You must prep and flatten and size the walls first before 1000...
Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
11-30-03, 04:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,881
Posted By toptosher

Sounds like he used a border overlap adhesive. On...

Sounds like he used a border overlap adhesive. On a vinyl this should come off with soapy water..However..If he has pressed to hard with the seam roller it can compress the paper in a tram line and...
Forum: Painting & Staining. All Interior and Exterior Surfaces
11-29-03, 03:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By toptosher

Its true...Nobody picks at their paint..However...

Its true...Nobody picks at their paint..However surfaces like doors,tiles etc can be subject to knocks which can cause the paint to chip revealing the original surface.




I primed out a...
Forum: Painting & Staining. All Interior and Exterior Surfaces
11-27-03, 12:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By toptosher

How long does 123 primer take to completley...

How long does 123 primer take to completley cure?? I can scratch it from a shiny surface 24 hours after application and get nervous about using it for this reason.
Forum: Painting & Staining. All Interior and Exterior Surfaces
11-27-03, 12:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,655
Posted By toptosher

Back when I was a scenic painter the BBC supplied...

Back when I was a scenic painter the BBC supplied us with a black or white self adhesive vinyl to stick to stage floors. I cannot remember ever painting one
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Forum: Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
11-17-03, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,338
Posted By toptosher

The instructions you have are only applicable to...

The instructions you have are only applicable to a plain non patterened paper. If your paper has a definate match then of course it would look daft to reverse hang..
Some papers need to be reversed...
Forum: Painting & Staining. All Interior and Exterior Surfaces
11-13-03, 05:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,015
Posted By toptosher

http://www.metalpaint.com/

http://www.metalpaint.com/
Forum: Painting & Staining. All Interior and Exterior Surfaces
10-29-03, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,130
Posted By toptosher

Ive noticed that Zinsser 123 aint the best stain...

Ive noticed that Zinsser 123 aint the best stain blocker. Water stains etc bleed through.
Forum: Painting & Staining. All Interior and Exterior Surfaces
10-16-03, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,190
Posted By toptosher

Stripping the paint completly from the ceiling is...

Stripping the paint completly from the ceiling is not gonna be easy...Dont forget that Gypsum plaster is pourous and would have soaked up the first coat..
I f I were you..I would rub it down as flat...
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