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by phil
Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: what color shoud I paint the bathroom trim?
Replies: 12
Views: 1480

Re: what color shoud I paint the bathroom trim?

I wouldn't go putting more paint on, it will just make it more messy, look even the door is stripped on one side already. My opinion is to get a heat gun and start stripping , then use danish oil or shellac or something clear. Yes it will take longer than more paint but you will be proud of it. If y...
by phil
Tue Jan 22, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: WavyGlass: Off-topic
Topic: Strange things people do (that seem to work)
Replies: 5
Views: 1288

Re: Strange things people do (that seem to work)

I had a P.O. who fixed the leaking iron pipes by slathering them in epoxy and then wrapping that with tin foil ;-) does that count?
by phil
Tue Jan 22, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: wavy glass - can you buy it?
Replies: 12
Views: 8078

wavy glass - can you buy it?

I just signed on and followed many from the old house web forum. I keep wondering what makes wavy glass so special that it isn't too available now. I mean I know it was hand made and that isn't being done, but would it be that hard to take a piece of plate glass and heat it to the point of waviness,...