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How to restore an old painted garden lamp?
Hello Workshop The old garden lamp (Gas?) was found on the property when purchased. It has been painted in what is now an old and hardened green paint. 1) Lamp Post: We have managed to remove some of old paint with Emery Paper/steel wool but have decided to halt this pending restoration advice. 2) Lamp base: This appears…
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How to fix rusting farm metal gate hinges?
Metal gate hinge Blacksmith made heavy duty metal used to hinge timber gates We have previously applied rust proofing enamel paints. This has not prevented the rust penetrating the metal. Area is moist rain forest environment.
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How to fix concrete driveway cracks?
We have a slightly sloping concrete driveway. Over the years it develops cross fracture tension cracks. I am looking for advice to fix these - ?add gap filler sealants/concrete/cement/Concrete Bog? and cover with 'original driveway sealant' (which we have left over from original laying). We have tried Exterior Acrylic Gap…
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How to polish and oil timber floor?
We have floors built with Australian timbers from the Old Newcastle Finger Wharf-How to polish/oil?
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How to seal cracks in sealed concrete driveways?
Hello Bunnings Workshop - We live up a battle-axe block with a lengthy driveway. Cracks do develop. So far we have tried to repair using Sikaflex Sealant which is then painted over with the original driveway colour sealer. This repair method is OK for thin cracks but the wider cracks are more difficult. - Any ideas?…
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How to seal leaking timber windows set within a timber frame?
Heavy rain comes in the top of our timber windows. Have tried numerous rubber sealants. Any ideas or suggestions? Many thanks Bunnings Regards David
