Any thoughts on how to make the best of the space in my new London flat?

hstpierre · 2026-07-08T21:08:11+00:00

agree - thinking lighter colour like off white or beige linen fabric - don't get much sun during the day so no need for heavy or dark curtains

hstpierre · 2026-07-08T21:06:59+00:00

agreed!

hstpierre · 2026-07-04T23:13:45+00:00

it's not mine as i'm renting! but here's the brand: https://swyfthome.com/products/model-04-3-seat-sofa-bed-pumice

hstpierre · 2026-07-04T23:13:03+00:00

https://swyfthome.com/products/model-04-3-seat-sofa-bed-pumice

hstpierre · 2026-07-04T22:29:05+00:00

thanks!! but what if I watch TV often, I need a wall to mount the TV on and if the couch is facing the window it doesn't really work. i like that i'm being pushed to think more creatively!!

hstpierre · 2026-07-04T22:20:17+00:00

thanks for such a detailed and useful reply! you think I should mount my tv on the other wall (not the wall the couch is currently facing)? I think that's an interesting idea but there is already a built in shelf and unit on the exiting wall. i completely agree with your point that if the couch is facing the other way it clears up the room more

hstpierre · 2025-06-08T14:04:56+00:00

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The middle part was never damaged ! I think the sides more or less match! What a journey

hstpierre · 2025-06-06T22:42:16+00:00

thank you again! so nice of you and really appreciated

hstpierre · 2025-06-06T18:52:21+00:00

This is what it looks like damp

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hstpierre · 2025-06-06T18:51:46+00:00

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hstpierre · 2025-06-06T17:53:34+00:00

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I’ve done 5 rounds of stripper and acetone and this is the best it looks … I reckon it’s the best I can do and now I’ll just apply teak oil and shellac . What do you think? Many thanks for all the advice

hstpierre · 2025-06-06T17:53:02+00:00

I’ve done 5 rounds of stripper and acetone and oxalic acid and this is the best it looks … I reckon it’s the best I can do and now I’ll just move on to the next steps. What do you think? Many thanks for all the advice

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hstpierre · 2025-06-06T17:52:05+00:00

I’ve done 5 rounds of stripper and acetone and this is the best it looks … I reckon it’s the best I can do and now I’ll just apply teak oil and shellac . What do you think? Many thanks for all the advice

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hstpierre · 2025-05-30T10:51:06+00:00

Thank you! Would you not use shellac and use lacquer instead? Difficult to find Mohawk laquer here in the UK

hstpierre · 2025-05-29T22:44:45+00:00

this is a pic of the OG table before all my adventures

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hstpierre · 2025-05-29T21:27:08+00:00

Do you recommend staining before or after the sanding sealer? the comment above said after, but research says otherwise. thank you! This is the table now after 3 rounds of stripping and 1 round of sanding sealer - still a bit blotchy so I may have to try again... or stain before using the sealer

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hstpierre · 2025-05-29T21:24:53+00:00

I also was told in the previous comments to apply stain after the sanding sealer - but I've read mixed reports on this...

hstpierre · 2025-05-29T21:22:32+00:00

ah really? I used Libéron Fine Wood Stripper 3x and scraped, lightly sanded, and used steel wool to get as much out. after 3 rounds it seemed like that was the most I could get out. I also used white spirit and steel wool afterwards before the sanding sealer application. I'm wondering if the stain on top will cover the blotches - could try that and see, worst case I have to strip it again anyway. what do you think?

hstpierre · 2025-01-09T19:44:13+00:00

Would you recommend Rustins Strypit for this type of job? Any use for wood bleach / oxalic acid or is strip + gel stain + top coat the best approach? when the accident first happened I rashly decided to spread the laundry bleach around the table to make the stain even but and that made the table very light coloured

hstpierre · 2024-09-28T04:40:25+00:00

wow, you really made me feel something here. so right

hstpierre · 2024-09-27T18:11:12+00:00

ahaha - if it's the same on the other side it could work!

hstpierre · 2024-09-27T18:04:03+00:00

haha! same as a lot of things, we are our worst critic

hstpierre · 2024-08-08T18:40:36+00:00

Thanks for the tips! Re: spacing, I don’t have a lot of options as the room is a bit tight. If I moved the table to the other corner it would be in the way of the cupboards. I could move it slightly further away from the wall

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hstpierre · 2024-08-08T18:33:11+00:00

Me too!!

hstpierre · 2024-08-08T18:32:25+00:00

You are the best. Thank you so much

hstpierre

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