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georgiet
Finding My Feet
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Hello. My son has sanded back my fruitwood table. I want to stain and seal it and wonder if Bunnings has a similar colour to The pic with the artisan ...

rebeccaz
Finding My Feet
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 I'm refinishing a Parker nordic sideboard with cats eye handles. I've stripped the old finish but can't get in the corners of the handles. Any tips ...

mahwish
Just Starting Out
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i want to paint this table.its not wood..its something like plastic and PV type.. any one guide me how to paint it and what paint

Fleet29
Finding My Feet
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Hi All, I am doing a makeover of a pair of solid timber Bedside Tables that were previously stained. I have removed the stained laquer on the top and ...

olliex5402
Finding My Feet
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hey there i was hoping for some advice on how to make this idea come to life. mice can squish to escape through bars but with squared mesh 12mm gaps ...

devonlong
Getting Established
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This is a console table I got for free off marketplace and did up for my front entry way on the cheap. A couple new techniques for me:1 - It was my fi ...

Lindy249
Just Starting Out
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Need to stain the added pine wood that is on the top of this chest of drawers to match the rest of the chest. Don’t know what type of timber it is ...

lorettasymmons
Just Starting Out
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 Well, I have started restoring this old, weathered church pew. i’ve spent a lot of time sanding (excluding the back rest/shelf as this is tricky to a ...

saloni
Finding My Feet
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 I want to color this in Monument color.

rgoyne
Cultivating a Following
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I obtained this 1940’s veneered octagonal side table from the local tip shop goodies junction. It was covered in blue paint stains on the table top a ...

motu
Finding My Feet
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I have this games table made in 1932. it has been in storage and got some water damage as well as the surface having gone a bit rough in places. i ...

muirmade
Growing in Experience
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Hi guys, I scored this AMAZING original parker dining table, she's had the same owners since the 1960's, but she's well worn. The varnish really needs ...

EHLW
Just Starting Out
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Hi There I have found a dresser with the right dimensions and price for my budget. However, the wood stain is too light for what I'm after. I like t ...

LauraJ
Just Starting Out
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Hi I recently purchased a loft bed secondhand. The previous owner spray painted it white. I am wanting to repaint it white or maybe dark grey yet to d ...

NAHHA
Finding My Feet
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I have an old wooden queen size bed frame, that has either a stained varnished or lacquered finish to it, which I would like to paint in white to give ...

ilohi
Just Starting Out
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Does anyone have any good hacks for making quick and easy custom-sized doors, jams and mouldings, preferably with recycled materials?

Carla4
Just Starting Out
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Hi, We have a chest of drawers in one of our spare bedrooms. It was few stains at the top. It is made of wood veneer, I have sanded the draws and I wi ...

kerri11
Finding My Feet
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I have a pretty white metal bed that I would like to put together but the parts to hold it together were rusted & I threw them out. I cannot remember ...

GG2
Just Starting Out
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Would it be possible to whitewash this? The dark jarrah doesn't suit. If yes, is it really difficult?  

Kaypee
Growing in Experience
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I have been given an antique highboy (family heirloom) to refurbish and revarnish. I am confident of obtaining a good finish. However, I have a probl ...

Eb1132526
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I need some advice on modifying this loft bed I want to buy from ikea... https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/stora-loft-bed-frame-white-stain-30242088/ ...

sharee
Just Starting Out
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I have a perfect set of shelves at a local op shop for creating a library in my home. The only thing is there is a cigarette smell. They are orange at ...

tayh92
Finding My Feet
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I bought a flat pack tv unit which is not wide enough for the tv to sit on. What would be the best option, to remove and replace the original top or a ...

izzysedg
Finding My Feet
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Hi everyone! I’ve recently moved into a rental studio and I wanted to install some drawers under my desk. I’ve purchased one from IKEA but the overha ...