MarkPDC Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hi everyone. Can you point me in the right direction of what to look for in the pages jaune to find someone who will strip a bunch of internal doors for me? Is it 'décapage'? I am in Pas de Calais so if you happen to know if anything local - even better. Thanks all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 If you can't find anyone or the cost is too high look at "Peel Away" it removes loads of coats in one go, is environmentally friendly and user friendly unlike nitromors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPDC Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Thanks Théière. I had that down as my 'next best thing' but did wonder if there was any chance of dipping the doors... I will wait to see if there are any other replies - thanks again :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Mark, you can see where I live in the Pas de Calais. In the next village up the valley, Sorrus, there is a big brocante/antiquiare which does loads of restoration and cleaning of furniture for resale. If you are around I am sure they would tell you. (open Sundays). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPDC Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Thanks - another great lead :-)We are not there permanently yet (lots of big buildery stuff to be done to house, electrics and water re fitted, walls built and windows replaced... let's not even start on the small walled but thoroughly overgrown garden)... so we are vry new to discovering the good brocants to frequent - let alone restaurants and 'days out' destinations... I have however discovered our local Cave and the days they have wine tastings... priorities I guess :-) Plus it makes life easier when you are using a hand-held shower head and a paddling pool as your bathroom while working on the place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 As you'll have Wooly as a neighbour, maybe cut your losses and move somewhere else lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 No, no, Teapot.....Wooly's a Good Egg. Mark, why don't you move in with Wooly whilst your own place is being sorted?[I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Only if you dont mind two dogs sleeping, f arting and snoring on the bed!Thank you for your sterling defence, my dear Nimt, against that cracked teapot. Imagine imprisoning a doormouse in a teapot, mad as a hatter!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Never good to "dip" doors or furniture as dipping will kill the glue. Teapot's advice is the way to go, use Peel Away, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPDC Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 ... two dogs... ahem... sounds like what my wife accuses me of on occasion (quite erroneously I may add!)...!Now, back to topic - thanks for the guidance - the peel away does seem the way to go - screwfix here I come :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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