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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Has anyone ever sanded spindles on a stair case. I'm doing mine there is 128 spindles to do this is gonna take ages. Then to prime and gloss them. Oh the Joy's of DIY

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As a cabinet maker, I have lots of experience of sanding. You're right, it's gonna take ages

Download some podcasts, and crack on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not spindles on stair case, no. But sanded walls down and prepped then painted, that was a bad head in all honesty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The best way around this is to move into a bungalow, you’re very welcome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Top tip for sanding the staircase: get someone else to do it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sand the deck Daniel San.....

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas


"The best way around this is to move into a bungalow, you’re very welcome "

I’m glad I live in one now

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Top tip for sanding the staircase: get someone else to do it"
I was quoted £500 plus vat just to sand them down call me tight fisted butnid rather severe money

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The best way around this is to move into a bungalow, you’re very welcome "
not till I'm old lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The best way around this is to move into a bungalow, you’re very welcome

I’m glad I live in one now "

Like a sucker I live in a house!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Has anyone ever sanded spindles on a stair case."

Not a euphemism then?

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By *obbychickWoman
over a year ago

Essex


"Has anyone ever sanded spindles on a stair case. I'm doing mine there is 128 spindles to do this is gonna take ages. Then to prime and gloss them. Oh the Joy's of DIY "

Good luck with that

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Has anyone ever sanded spindles on a stair case.

Not a euphemism then?"
nope and my latest video proves that

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Has anyone ever sanded spindles on a stair case. I'm doing mine there is 128 spindles to do this is gonna take ages. Then to prime and gloss them. Oh the Joy's of DIY

Good luck with that "
I need more than luck

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By *uilder506Man
over a year ago

bognor


"Has anyone ever sanded spindles on a stair case. I'm doing mine there is 128 spindles to do this is gonna take ages. Then to prime and gloss them. Oh the Joy's of DIY "

Make sure to undercoat too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You have a lot of spindles!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"You have a lot of spindles!"
yep 5 sets of stairs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You have a lot of spindles! yep 5 sets of stairs"

surely moving house is just easier? lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did this in my last house. I’m not sure there is a worse job

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"You have a lot of spindles! yep 5 sets of stairs

surely moving house is just easier? lol "
probably

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I did this in my last house. I’m not sure there is a worse job "
its hell been at it all day only donevl 41 so far

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate DIY

That's a lot of stairs - you should definitely move

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I hate DIY

That's a lot of stairs - you should definitely move "
thanks for the advice lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, have approx 100 also.

And its cut string, with 5 swan necks and scroll handrail at the bottom. All lacquered.

I enjoy it though so I guess this review is pointless.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Has anyone ever sanded spindles on a stair case. I'm doing mine there is 128 spindles to do this is gonna take ages. Then to prime and gloss them. Oh the Joy's of DIY "

Heat gun to remove layers?

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

It will take ages but it’s either therapeutic or will crack you, I took moulds of a while house - of balustrading, columns, caps, facia, pilasters all that intricate stuff spayed and sanded to 1200 , man it was like hell on earth for 3 months

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"I did this in my last house. I’m not sure there is a worse job its hell been at it all day only donevl 41 so far "

Haha.... you’ll need to go back over them and get right into the detail or it will look like a manky rice pudding when you paint it. Use heat and wire wool on a drill

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I recommend Satin Wood for paint rather than gloss. It dries quicker and lasts longer. Also does not show up wood imperfections as much as gloss. I would add use 'trade' paint for the wood. It's expensive but gives a better coverage.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Sand the deck Daniel San..... "

Wax on wax off xx

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By *entleman4MMFMan
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

You have my sympathy my friend. I would not like to have to quote for this work.

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By *entleman4MMFMan
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I would have suggested replacing them

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By *hortarseWoman
over a year ago

Norfolk

I'll get my sand come help you but you got give me something in return. Your have some nice rough hands after that sanding

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Buy a second hand lathe.

Take them out and sand them as you spin each one in turn.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just remove every other spindle that way you will only have 64 to sand and paint

You'll be done in half the time

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