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  • Janebo12
    Janebo12 Posts: 278 Forumite
    shirlgirl2004 wrote: »
    Easy sand is for wooden surfaces which you would normally sand. ESP is for surfaces such as melamine which you can't sand as you traditionally would and which paint otherwise wouldn't adhere to. So which is better depends on what you are getting ready to paint.

    Hope that makes sense.

    Just a pointer - if you are looking for Easy Sand in B&Q, it is stocked with the paint strippers - I had a heck of a time the other day trying to get some as the staff had never heard of it - took me quite a while to find it :mad:

    I didn't realise it was just for wooden surfaces, I used it on a melamine bookcase and it was fine. :)

    hth
    Thrifty Gifty February make £20 challenge £21.05/£20.
  • jem1276
    jem1276 Posts: 401 Forumite
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    jem1276 wrote: »
    Hi shabby chicers, long time lurker here dipping her toe in :wave:

    I have found this fab sideboard, a bargain so far at £4.99 finishing tonight.



    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270631317474&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1154

    Do you think a newbie could do it or is it too big a challenge?

    Could it be sanded and varnished or would it have to be painted cream?

    Thanks :beer:

    Ooooh I won it for £5.50! :j:j:j:j
  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    Well done, you'll be an addict now :D
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
  • deborah64
    deborah64 Posts: 323 Forumite
    jem1276 wrote: »
    Ooooh I won it for £5.50! :j:j:j:j
    Well done, looking forward to the "after" photos.
    I have a large coffee table which i won for £5.50 a while ago which needs stripping, but because of its size i have to wait for good weather to get it outside
  • shirlgirl2004
    shirlgirl2004 Posts: 2,983 Forumite
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    jem1276 wrote: »
    Ooooh I won it for £5.50! :j:j:j:j
    It looks lovely already so will look fantastic when given a bit of love.
  • Bibbitybob
    Bibbitybob Posts: 843 Forumite
    Been asleep all night and woken up feeling really sick again (been feeling queasy on and off for a few days), so not been able to do any painting :(

    My birdhouse was covered in CK wrapping paper.
  • Mummy_Jo
    Mummy_Jo Posts: 496 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Bibbitybob wrote: »
    Been asleep all night and woken up feeling really sick again (been feeling queasy on and off for a few days), so not been able to do any painting :(

    My birdhouse was covered in CK wrapping paper.

    CK? - Cath Kidston?
  • Bibbitybob
    Bibbitybob Posts: 843 Forumite
    Mummy_Jo wrote: »
    CK? - Cath Kidston?

    Sorry, yes
  • emzeebabez
    emzeebabez Posts: 220 Forumite
    fluffybunny wrote: »
    Mummy_Jo wrote: »

    might be worth a look? you never know :)


    I'd soooo go for it.. but I just dont have the room in my house for one :(

    Jem, welldone :) I lurrrve it! There aint too many furniture bargains lately for north east on ebay.. im constantly checking hehe... I would love a bureau to do up

    Today I've sanded and primed those slimline drawers I won the other week and also a breadbin I got from carboot on Sunday.. need to shabby it up my style for kitchen :) xxx
  • emg
    emg Posts: 1,390 Forumite
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    I noticed that they are fitting out a new Cath Kidston in Chichester, I dont suppose anyone knows when it will be opening???
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