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Smartening up a garden wall tip
I posted this to uk.d-i-y, then thought of this group.
For the past 6 years I've been looking at my very grotty front garden wall and wondering what to do about it. Seems that it was built 30 years and has never been touched. I've seen them painted; it just does not seem to work very well. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pnmpcxnwnk...pg?n=211417289 Use a wire brush, then 500g of caustic soda in 6ltrs of cold water. Apply to the wall with a hand brush. Wear gloves and don't get this stuff on your skin or in the eyes. Wait for about one hour, then jet wash off. https://www.dropbox.com/s/m1qicvwjuy...pg?n=211417289 I used masking tape around the joints on the top stones, then a narrow trowel for the sand and cement. https://www.dropbox.com/s/dj6r7b4tdp...20005.jpg?dl=0 It's the best part of a days work but worth it. |
Smartening up a garden wall tip
"Mr Pounder" wrote
I posted this to uk.d-i-y, then thought of this group. For the past 6 years I've been looking at my very grotty front garden wall and wondering what to do about it. Seems that it was built 30 years and has never been touched. I've seen them painted; it just does not seem to work very well. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pnmpcxnwnk...pg?n=211417289 Use a wire brush, then 500g of caustic soda in 6ltrs of cold water. Apply to the wall with a hand brush. Wear gloves and don't get this stuff on your skin or in the eyes. Wait for about one hour, then jet wash off. https://www.dropbox.com/s/m1qicvwjuy...pg?n=211417289 I used masking tape around the joints on the top stones, then a narrow trowel for the sand and cement. https://www.dropbox.com/s/dj6r7b4tdp...20005.jpg?dl=0 It's the best part of a days work but worth it. Looks as good as new, well done. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
Smartening up a garden wall tip
"Chris Hogg" wrote in message ... On Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:44:58 -0000, "Mr Pounder" wrote: I posted this to uk.d-i-y, then thought of this group. For the past 6 years I've been looking at my very grotty front garden wall and wondering what to do about it. Seems that it was built 30 years and has never been touched. I've seen them painted; it just does not seem to work very well. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pnmpcxnwnk...pg?n=211417289 Use a wire brush, then 500g of caustic soda in 6ltrs of cold water. Apply to the wall with a hand brush. Wear gloves and don't get this stuff on your skin or in the eyes. I would strongly emphasise the last. Strong caustic soda in the eye attacks the cornea and can result in permanent injury with blurred or distorted vision, or even blindness. Wear goggles or a visor. Wait for about one hour, then jet wash off. https://www.dropbox.com/s/m1qicvwjuy...pg?n=211417289 Oh _very_ smart. As good as new, if not better! Good job done. I used masking tape around the joints on the top stones, then a narrow trowel for the sand and cement. https://www.dropbox.com/s/dj6r7b4tdp...20005.jpg?dl=0 It's the best part of a days work but worth it. Thank to both you and Bob for the compliments. I transplanted some bulbs from the ground into posts last month. They are in the garage. I have noticed some sort of white mould on the soil. Should I just leave it alone? |
Smartening up a garden wall tip
"Mr Pounder" wrote in message ... "Chris Hogg" wrote in message ... On Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:44:58 -0000, "Mr Pounder" wrote: I posted this to uk.d-i-y, then thought of this group. For the past 6 years I've been looking at my very grotty front garden wall and wondering what to do about it. Seems that it was built 30 years and has never been touched. I've seen them painted; it just does not seem to work very well. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pnmpcxnwnk...pg?n=211417289 Use a wire brush, then 500g of caustic soda in 6ltrs of cold water. Apply to the wall with a hand brush. Wear gloves and don't get this stuff on your skin or in the eyes. I would strongly emphasise the last. Strong caustic soda in the eye attacks the cornea and can result in permanent injury with blurred or distorted vision, or even blindness. Wear goggles or a visor. Wait for about one hour, then jet wash off. https://www.dropbox.com/s/m1qicvwjuy...pg?n=211417289 Oh _very_ smart. As good as new, if not better! Good job done. I used masking tape around the joints on the top stones, then a narrow trowel for the sand and cement. https://www.dropbox.com/s/dj6r7b4tdp...20005.jpg?dl=0 It's the best part of a days work but worth it. Thank to both you and Bob for the compliments. I transplanted some bulbs from the ground into posts last month. They are in the garage. I have noticed some sort of white mould on the soil. Should I just leave it alone? Yes, its harmless. -- Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall Holders of National Collections of Clematis viticella and Lapageria rosea cvs http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk |
Smartening up a garden wall tip
On 12/11/2014 15:37, Charlie Pridham wrote:
"Mr Pounder" wrote in message ... "Chris Hogg" wrote in message ... On Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:44:58 -0000, "Mr Pounder" wrote: I posted this to uk.d-i-y, then thought of this group. For the past 6 years I've been looking at my very grotty front garden wall and wondering what to do about it. Seems that it was built 30 years and has never been touched. I've seen them painted; it just does not seem to work very well. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pnmpcxnwnk...pg?n=211417289 Use a wire brush, then 500g of caustic soda in 6ltrs of cold water. Apply to the wall with a hand brush. Wear gloves and don't get this stuff on your skin or in the eyes. I would strongly emphasise the last. Strong caustic soda in the eye attacks the cornea and can result in permanent injury with blurred or distorted vision, or even blindness. Wear goggles or a visor. Wait for about one hour, then jet wash off. https://www.dropbox.com/s/m1qicvwjuy...pg?n=211417289 Oh _very_ smart. As good as new, if not better! Good job done. I used masking tape around the joints on the top stones, then a narrow trowel for the sand and cement. https://www.dropbox.com/s/dj6r7b4tdp...20005.jpg?dl=0 It's the best part of a days work but worth it. Thank to both you and Bob for the compliments. I transplanted some bulbs from the ground into posts last month. They are in the garage. I have noticed some sort of white mould on the soil. Should I just leave it alone? Yes, its harmless. I would dearly have loved to see a before photo. |
Smartening up a garden wall tip
"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message ... "Mr Pounder" wrote in message ... "Chris Hogg" wrote in message ... On Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:44:58 -0000, "Mr Pounder" wrote: I posted this to uk.d-i-y, then thought of this group. For the past 6 years I've been looking at my very grotty front garden wall and wondering what to do about it. Seems that it was built 30 years and has never been touched. I've seen them painted; it just does not seem to work very well. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pnmpcxnwnk...pg?n=211417289 Use a wire brush, then 500g of caustic soda in 6ltrs of cold water. Apply to the wall with a hand brush. Wear gloves and don't get this stuff on your skin or in the eyes. I would strongly emphasise the last. Strong caustic soda in the eye attacks the cornea and can result in permanent injury with blurred or distorted vision, or even blindness. Wear goggles or a visor. Wait for about one hour, then jet wash off. https://www.dropbox.com/s/m1qicvwjuy...pg?n=211417289 Oh _very_ smart. As good as new, if not better! Good job done. I used masking tape around the joints on the top stones, then a narrow trowel for the sand and cement. https://www.dropbox.com/s/dj6r7b4tdp...20005.jpg?dl=0 It's the best part of a days work but worth it. Thank to both you and Bob for the compliments. I transplanted some bulbs from the ground into posts last month. They are in the garage. I have noticed some sort of white mould on the soil. Should I just leave it alone? Yes, its harmless. Taa. -- Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall Holders of National Collections of Clematis viticella and Lapageria rosea cvs http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk |
Smartening up a garden wall tip
"Broadback" wrote in message ... On 12/11/2014 15:37, Charlie Pridham wrote: "Mr Pounder" wrote in message ... "Chris Hogg" wrote in message ... On Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:44:58 -0000, "Mr Pounder" wrote: I posted this to uk.d-i-y, then thought of this group. For the past 6 years I've been looking at my very grotty front garden wall and wondering what to do about it. Seems that it was built 30 years and has never been touched. I've seen them painted; it just does not seem to work very well. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pnmpcxnwnk...pg?n=211417289 Use a wire brush, then 500g of caustic soda in 6ltrs of cold water. Apply to the wall with a hand brush. Wear gloves and don't get this stuff on your skin or in the eyes. I would strongly emphasise the last. Strong caustic soda in the eye attacks the cornea and can result in permanent injury with blurred or distorted vision, or even blindness. Wear goggles or a visor. Wait for about one hour, then jet wash off. https://www.dropbox.com/s/m1qicvwjuy...pg?n=211417289 Oh _very_ smart. As good as new, if not better! Good job done. I used masking tape around the joints on the top stones, then a narrow trowel for the sand and cement. https://www.dropbox.com/s/dj6r7b4tdp...20005.jpg?dl=0 It's the best part of a days work but worth it. Thank to both you and Bob for the compliments. I transplanted some bulbs from the ground into posts last month. They are in the garage. I have noticed some sort of white mould on the soil. Should I just leave it alone? Yes, its harmless. I would dearly have loved to see a before photo. Soil or wall? |
Smartening up a garden wall tip
"Broadback" wrote
Charlie Pridham wrote: "Mr Pounder"wrote "Chris Hogg" wrote "Mr Pounder" wrote: I posted this to uk.d-i-y, then thought of this group. For the past 6 years I've been looking at my very grotty front garden wall and wondering what to do about it. Seems that it was built 30 years and has never been touched. I've seen them painted; it just does not seem to work very well. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pnmpcxnwnk...pg?n=211417289 Use a wire brush, then 500g of caustic soda in 6ltrs of cold water. Apply to the wall with a hand brush. Wear gloves and don't get this stuff on your skin or in the eyes. I would strongly emphasise the last. Strong caustic soda in the eye attacks the cornea and can result in permanent injury with blurred or distorted vision, or even blindness. Wear goggles or a visor. Wait for about one hour, then jet wash off. https://www.dropbox.com/s/m1qicvwjuy...pg?n=211417289 Oh _very_ smart. As good as new, if not better! Good job done. I used masking tape around the joints on the top stones, then a narrow trowel for the sand and cement. https://www.dropbox.com/s/dj6r7b4tdp...20005.jpg?dl=0 It's the best part of a days work but worth it. Thank to both you and Bob for the compliments. I transplanted some bulbs from the ground into posts last month. They are in the garage. I have noticed some sort of white mould on the soil. Should I just leave it alone? Yes, its harmless. I would dearly have loved to see a before photo. See the first link above. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
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