sarah-marie

ED Bird Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I really feel for you, sarah-marie. My neighbours > smoke cannabis & frequently light bonfires etc. > stinks out my entire house. > > Air purifiers can get pretty pricey & there may be > cheaper ones out there, but I can say the Dyson > actually works. > > If you do end up getting one, I think there may be > sites {like Next} that allow you to pay it off in > parts. > > I'd also suggest asking on the EDF Facebook group, > where there's more activity & have raised this > topic before. > > Good luck! > > Heather {The Wingless Bird} Thanks so much Heather so you have the Dyson one is it just a free standing type I'm new to this so no idea as yet or it's system installed somehow.. Can you share the one you use.. It stopped the cannabis stink :)

Jules-and-Boo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I installed on in one of my flats - it worked. > > Depends how much you want to pay - just look at > options online Please can you share the one you have.. Waa it to stop smoke.. Thanks very much

Jules-and-Boo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > install an air filter system. Hi I was thinking of this do you think they work.. Have you used them know good one to suggest.. Thanks

Diable seems like at moment they are being put on at higher price though..

Haaahaa that's hilarious 😂.. When I knocked and spoke with him he was a lot frailer than I expected and had most teeth missing and thought oh gosh.. And then did cross my mind maybe maybe but thought that's really bad I thought that. But yes in late 70s or looked that way possible early 70s.. Someone mentioned air defusers I'm not familiar with them so will Google. I wonder if they really work though..

Hi there.. I've had my offer accepted on a little flat in one bed Victorian conversion.. And apart from needing lot of updating old kitchen original fitting 40 years etc etc I thought I was very lucky to find it.. However I viewed now 4 times two of which I smelt smoke. Flat is empty was tenanted.after a battle to get agent to forward emails on etc.. After I said if not then ask if I can have owners details finally after my solicitor got involved the agent sent my email queries. Its confirmed neighbour downstairs smokes and it's why owner had underfloorboards insulation 39 years ago.. But only in lounge and bedroom because pipework etc etc. I have an autoimmune disease and my illness fksred up with any toxins very quickly.. So I'm really worried I can't buy the flat anymore although I love it and been looking 8 months and mine completes next week. Has anyone had experience of this and found other types of floor insulation helped.. Or other ideas. The neighbour lived there 40 years I had chat with him but of course he won't just give up smoking its his home and I don't want to cause upset he smokes at least 30 a day he told me. Any ideas please.. I'm so so sad and spent so much time planning rest of the place over last three weeks and due survey on Tuesday..

Yes that's what I thought I hate shiny paint but I think all bathroom paints are shiny!? The b and q one I think is

Thanks kidkruger.. It looks OK the lined paper particularly good in bathroom.. Definitely no paint job done for years.. Place has been kept immaculate and well looked after. Its just very old skool. So limed paper on ceiling is quite normal? The paint everywhere is shiny paint so hope it looks better with matt paint

I viewed flat again and other than one room with the woodchip it's lined plain paper on walls and ceiling.. I guess this is much easier to just paint over no need to take it off really!? But such a shame even on the ceiling I guess its because the walls ceilings are not good.. Just hope doesn't all start coming off. Maybe better I just remove it all.. Any thoughts on lined paper and painting over it.. Its even in the bathroom surprised no signs of mold on it..

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