Flat redecorating

I wouldn't be accepting that they didn't take the radiators off. That would annoy me constantly knowing there was woodchip behind them.

Plus if you ever decide to relocate a radiator or change size etc. then you'll be left with that behind them.

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I agree Bunka. On the other hand, I can look at it like this. This whole project is ultimately for selling the flat. So one could argue that new buyers will probably not look behind the rads. And that if they decided to redecorate and remove the rads, then removing what's left behind of the old paper would be a tiny job. But yeah, nevertheless, still a bit irritating knowing it's there.


What about the wardrobe, can I put it on the street? I'm pretty sure a van often drives down here looking for junk.
 
Never mind plasterers taking the radiator off, I know one that used to plaster over ceiling light roses and around switches and sockets without taking them off the wall. Total botcher.
 
If it's being sold i'd probably take the gamble and leave the radiator.

As for leaving an old wardrobe out in the street, probably not, but what are the chances of anyone moaning? Do you have a front garden/driveway/parking space you could leave it in. Ideally you just want confirmation from someone that they'll have it.
 
I have a front garden of sorts, lol. This is it at the moment with all the works rubbish being dumped there. Yeah, even if I put it in the front behind my front wall, no one might take it. I already left a few other things there that didn't get taken and I then took them down to the tip.


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I'm trying to undo some large plastic screws inside the wardrobe to separate the parts but they're very difficult to loosen plus I don't have the right size screwdriver.





I've got a handyman coming over tomorrow, I'll let him take a look. Either we can separate it, or just smash it up.
 
Merlin5 said:
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you can get pretty much exactly the same handle off of that popular auction site. The seller i got them from also done sets which include hinges, latches and even kits for twist locks for toilet doors etc. worked out far cheaper than getting the same stuff from howdens. had them in our last house and new house.
 
I decided to get them to remove the radiators today in two rooms and get rid of the mess behind. It was bugging me.

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Maundie said:
I should think you did, it would drive me crazy as well, I always remove the radiators when decorating.
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Yep, I'm pleased it's been done now, much better!


Bedroom is painted now, it's called elderflower, a sort of off white colour. Ceiling has been painted white. Door will be replaced with something more modern. I'm kind of living it rough at the moment, :p with bare floorboards and basic necessities in the bedroom during this decorating. Can't wait to get new curtains or blinds, new bed, and probably new wardrobe. Tomorrow, everything moves from the front room to the bedroom to start painting in the front room.

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Tell me guys, this old Schreiber wardrobe is solid, but should I get rid of it and buy something in white? It's old and looks old fashioned to me. With the new bedroom decorations, and laminate flooring which I think will be a light grey colour, won't this wardrobe look terrible and out of place? Or does it look fine and I should leave it? :confused: I'm also thinking about when I sell it and what impression I leave when people come to look round.

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I've made a few threads to do with my flat refurbishment, but I'll link my others here as reference and continue as I started, with this thread.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18750190
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18748345


All old doors have gone and 5 new doors have been hung now, it's looking good. They'll get a matt varnish. Handles not on yet, should be friday. Unfortunately, it's taking longer than I expected because my builder has taken on a lot of work and keeps coming and going every few days. New firedoor for the entrance to my flat which came primed and will be painted white. The new lock is higher up and so the part of the doorframe that had the old door latch will of course be filled and painted. New brushed SS light switches fitted. New flooring finished, save a few gaps around a couple of door frames to be filled with silicone. New light fitting in front room.

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Got to sweep up as there's loads of wood shavings on the hall and bathroom floor. Beading still to go between bathroom and hall. And I need to buy some clear protective bumper to stick on the bottom of the door or onto the step, as the new bathroom door is hitting that step.

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We stopped traffic today outside my house to let a lorry unload new concrete tiles, sand and cement to be laid in the front of the house. Rain stopped play so work will hopefully begin tomorrow. All that broken black and white tiling and that broken paving had to go. Timber for new fence too.


 
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