StevieBoy no@email wrote in message . ..
On Sun, 20 Jul 2003 21:50:51 +0100, "Stewart"
wrote:

Not a good idea, there's a very good chance you'll separate the fibres
on the surface of the wood. Just don't ask how I know ... !


It gives a nice effect though. I'm sure if he washed it down first
with a washer at not too much pressure he'd be on a winner. But you
need to key the old surface so a light sanding is advisable.

Just keep telling yourself:

"This house whose mortgage has tied me up for most of my life starts
here. I must look after it."