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New log burning stove not happy with finish

Poppycat · 2007-07-14 15:08:42

I paid over £1400 for 8 meters of stainless steel lining, cowl, hearth, the job took 2 days with two guys its a two man operation (builders) they do this type of job round this area all time so he claims. The slate slabs have tile grout stuck in the slate (slate is fairness has pits in it) Also if you touch the slate you…

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Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite

16 July 2007 at 4:24PM

Right I scrubbed the slate and removed some linseed oil, it now looks more satin than this time yesterday glossy and before the linseed oila dull grey. I didn't mind the dullness but hated the look in the tiny holes which had a blondish grout in. At least that doesn't show now.

I rang the shop where we got the burner from and he is getting us some heat proof spray paint for the top of the burner.

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