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How to install a floating wooden shelf
With floating shelves being a favourite for home DIY’ers and a big seller for The Scaff Shop, we wanted to offer some tips and tricks.
Can You Use Scaffold Boards for Raised Beds?
Scaffold boards are perfect for this sort of use. They're sturdy enough to take the weight of the soil that they're holding, and the long...
FAQ - Why Do Scaffold Boards Have End Bands?
End bands are the strips of metal at the end of each scaffold board. They are usually made from galvanised steel and held in place...
FAQ - Do I Need to Sand My Scaffold Board?
If you mention sanding to most people who have had to do it, you'll probably get a groan in response. It's dusty, hard work, and...
We Can Ship Every Single One of Our Items!
Most of our customers are aware of this anyway, but we just wanted to post a quick reminder that we can ship all of our...
Things To Consider When Jointing Boards - Part 1
We are often asked about jointing two boards together, more specifically whether or not our scaffold boards are suited to this. Many of you wish...
The Best Kitchen Worktop Finishes for a Scaffold Board!
As this seems to be a common question we are being asked, I have delved into the world of wood finishes and also asked a...
FAQ - Can I Get a Sample of the Different Finishes You Offer?
We now offer all our finishes in small sample blocks! This means you can try one or more of the finishes and we'll send you...
FAQ - Are Your Scaffold Boards Treated (Answer: No!)
Because scaffold boards are used externally, are they treated? We touched on this in our last post about our kindling, but wanted to write a...
FAQ - What Are Your Delivery Rates?
There's not a simple answer to this, but we have tried to make our shipping rates as clear and fair as possible. For an overview...
FAQ - What Type of Oil, Wax, or Stain Should I Use to Finish a Scaffold Board for Indoor Use?
This is a very common question, particularly for those of you out there who are new to woodwork or DIY. There's such a large range...
FAQ - What Size Is a Standard Scaffold Board?
It's a good question, and you won't be the first to ask it. The standard size for a new scaffold board is a thickness of...