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On 14/03/2020 14:28, John Rumm wrote:

Which in one sense at least means they period features are preserved and
can be uncovered later.


Isn't "period feature" just estate agent speak for junk that need
modernisation?

Not all period features are good and some are just a PITA when it comes
to decorating.

I was persuaded once to start stripping the heavily paint period stair
spindles because the original bare wood would look nice. After stripping
3 it was evident that poor quality wood had been used and the spindles
were nailed top and bottom with the large nail holes filled with a soft
putty.

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