Browse Forums Finishing Touch Re: Peeling Ceilings becoming a more common problem 16Sep 22, 2012 6:29 am I bought my townhouse off the plan some 12 years ago. When I decided to repaint the place is discovered that they had not under coated or sealed, just slapped on some paint. The architraves just had some enamel, in some places I believe just one cost. The bannister on my stair case was the worst so much so I had to strip it and start again. I really feel that all wood trims in this place would be better off being stripped to get a good result. However, I continue to paint the place myself, patching, sanding, sealing along the way to get areasinable result. And friends who have built have had the same experience. If I ever built a new home or bought off the plan again, I would get the painting done myself whether I actually did the painting, or get a professional in to do the job properly. DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair At a bit of a loss on this one - we're thinking the original owners never removed the protective laminate covers from their kitchen cabinets after installation and in the… 0 6332 Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini… 13 39728 I was quoting framing timber sizes from Australian Standard AS1684.4 Table A13 for 2700mm wall heights Tile Roof, single storey. This Australian Standard doesn't refer to… 8 7335 |