Hardware stores : open Burnley and Pendle ?

[Stalbansclaret]

Current confined circumstances and dry weather make it the ideal time for me to get stuck into removing green algae from my garden fencing and then recoating it with preservative. I have to make an essential car journey, re care for the elderly, either this afternoon or tomorrow and just wondered if there is anywhere open that I could divert to to buy the necessary stuff I need ?
I know B&Q, for instance, is closed even though hardware stores were on the list of shops allowed to remain open.

[Burnley1989]

I’m currently in the same boat, I’ve been looking for any garden centres that deliver

[Fenwick]

As far as I know Barnes of Barrowford/ The Tool Warehouse is still open. Should have that kind of thing on sale, but best to call first

[wilks_bfc]

I thought the stores were only open for "essential" items - ie plumbing supplies if have a leak

[Harrythomsonscap]

Lanlee supplies @Colne is open. I use Algon to get rid of the algae

[Stalbansclaret]

Thanks for the suggestions and advance thanks to anyone else who contributes to the thread.

[giveusaB]

I think B&m’s have a garden dept in Burnley.Check on their website.

[Jimjan]

You can order online at B&Q pay online then collect items. They insist you remain in your vehicle put your goods near the boot and once they have goneyou load into your vehicle

[Stalbansclaret]

I did read that Jimjan but then when I tried the first item I needed said the option was not available so I gave up.

[Hendrickxz]

Rightway at Brierfield lights is open (old Greyhound pub) Strictly three customers at a time and the staff are all geared up in masks and gloves. The hardware shop at Padiham (the top one) was open yesterday. Things are changing so quickly I'd check first. As for using Algon -- it's acetic acid, you might as well do a strong dilution of white vinegar....

[Rileybobs]

Not trying to be a party pooper but isn’t this the kind of inessential travel we’ve been advised to avoid?

[Fenwick]

The op did say he will buy it whilst on an essential outing to be fair. We've got to have things to occupy us or we'll all go mad. I'm slowly turning into Ben Gunn !

[Rileybobs]

The op did say he will buy it whilst on an essential outing to be fair. We've got to have things to occupy us or we'll all go mad. I'm slowly turning into Ben Gunn !

I know. But I’m sure we could all make detours on our ‘essential’ trips which could cause us to come into contact with more people. I just don’t think a trip to the local DIY store to pick up algae-remover for a fence fits into the ‘essential’ category. Like I say, not trying to be a party-pooper but if everyone was making these non-essential shopping trips then we’d be in a spot of bother.

[Fenwick]

Fair point. It's a weird world we are living in, isn't it !

[Rileybobs]

Fair point. It's a weird world we are living in, isn't it !

Sure is. Like getting that Friday feeling then realising there’s nothing to do!!

[Fenwick]

It's Friday ?

[Bosscat]

Current confined circumstances and dry weather make it the ideal time for me to get stuck into removing green algae from my garden fencing and then recoating it with preservative. I have to make an essential car journey, re care for the elderly, either this afternoon or tomorrow and just wondered if there is anywhere open that I could divert to to buy the necessary stuff I need ?
I know B&Q, for instance, is closed even though hardware stores were on the list of shops allowed to remain open.

Perhaps order it online and have it delivered?

[Burnley1989]

You can order online at B&Q pay online then collect items. They insist you remain in your vehicle put your goods near the boot and once they have goneyou load into your vehicle

Thanks Jimjan, that’s great to know

[Nonayforever]

Clarks Hardware is open on Every Street, Nelson.
I think they are open 9.00am - 3.00pm Saturday.

[Bosscat]

Clarks Hardware is open on Every Street, Nelson.
I think they are open 9.00am - 3.00pm Saturday.

How many branches do the have in Nelson if they are on Every Street

[wilks_bfc]

There’s only so much of “doing nothing” you can do though

With people being able to go out, socialise or exercise, doing a spot of DIY could make all the difference in their mental health.

[Aclaret]

How many branches do the have in Nelson if they are on Every Street

1,324 at a guess it's a very popular store. Mind you I'm not great at ' guess the gate' so I could be miles off.

[NottsClaret]

There’s only so much of “doing nothing” you can do though

With people being able to go out, socialise or exercise, doing a spot of DIY could make all the difference in their mental health.

Fortunately just had time to order a skip last week, stock up on paint etc and get a load of stuff for the garden.

[Jakubclaret]

Lanlee & Barnes of barrowford & Pendle DIY were open, but if you are looking for black masonary paint no such luck, wasn't through want of trying.

[Gerry Hattrick]

There’s only so much of “doing nothing” you can do though

With people being able to go out, socialise or exercise, doing a spot of DIY could make all the difference in their mental health.

Hasn't helped Mrs Hattricks mental health.
I decided to paint the kitchen ceiling this morning. Dropped the can from t'top of t'stepladder. Covered everything including Mrs H with 2 1/2 litre of Matt White.
She's been sat there sobbing ever since, Never seen anyone so overcome with emulsion.

[RingoMcCartney]

Hasn't helped Mrs Hattricks mental health.
I decided to paint the kitchen ceiling this morning. Dropped the can from t'top of t'stepladder. Covered everything including Mrs H with 2 1/2 litre of Matt White.
She's been sat there sobbing ever since, Never seen anyone so overcome with emulsion.

If she trys to bring it up again in an argument, just try n gloss over it.

[TsarBomba]

Screwfix are open, click and collect only I believe.

[chipbutty]

Lanlee & Barnes of barrowford & Pendle DIY were open, but if you are looking for black masonary paint no such luck, wasn't through want of trying.

I am! Have you found any yet??

[Jakubclaret]

I am! Have you found any yet??

No I haven't, I might ring merrit & friers up in Skipton & enquire, pottering about down the allotments I've found a tin of bitumen paint in the shed, I'm not sure whether to give that a go on stone even though it's meant for felt.

[Jakubclaret]

I am! Have you found any yet??

B&Q would normally stock & it wouldn't be a problem I think they've shut there stores due to the virus.

[Stalbansclaret]

Lanlee supplies @Colne is open. I use Algon to get rid of the algae

Thanks particularly for this reply.......got everything i needed , including Algon, there this morning. They were very conscious of distancing and safety too.

[Jakubclaret]

Everywhere I've visited have been conscious with the graphic tape set out onto the floor seperating customer distances, lanlee is ok for certain things as mentioned, yesterday when I asked for masonary paint the shop assistant said it's more fencing paint there stock the place seems to be more wood orientated with supplies than building & construction.

[Claretincraven]

No I haven't, I might ring merrit & friers up in Skipton & enquire, pottering about down the allotments I've found a tin of bitumen paint in the shed, I'm not sure whether to give that a go on stone even though it's meant for felt.

Hard luck. They are shut.

[Jakubclaret]

Hard luck. They are shut.

Jacs? I'll ring up Monday the weather wasn't the best today so the jobs on hold.

[TheFamilyCat]

Everywhere I've visited have been conscious with the graphic tape set out onto the floor seperating customer distances, lanlee is ok for certain things as mentioned, yesterday when I asked for masonary paint the shop assistant said it's more fencing paint there stock the place seems to be more wood orientated with supplies than building & construction.

How many non-essential trips to DIY shops have you made? Seems like you've been all over East Lancashire.

[Jakubclaret]

How many non-essential trips to DIY shops have you made? Seems like you've been all over East Lancashire.

1 trip was enough combined with stopping for essential shopping, rather than maximise exposure I'm trying to be sensible, unlike some people emptying the shelves & leaving people with nothing..

[TheFamilyCat]

1 trip was enough combined with stopping for essential shopping, rather than maximise exposure I'm trying to be sensible, unlike some people emptying the shelves & leaving people with nothing..

Trying to be sensible by going to multiple shops searching for a non-essential item?

I hope nobody else is being as sensible as you.

[Fenwick]

No I haven't, I might ring merrit & friers up in Skipton & enquire, pottering about down the allotments I've found a tin of bitumen paint in the shed, I'm not sure whether to give that a go on stone even though it's meant for felt.

Bitumen might do it. It depends where and what you are painting. But you would probably have to do it with bitumen next time because normal stone paint wont stick to it!

[Jakubclaret]

Trying to be sensible by going to multiple shops searching for a non-essential item?

I hope nobody else is being as sensible as you.

I needed some other essential personal items from the hardware store apart from paint if that's ok.

[TheFamilyCat]

I needed some other essential personal items from the hardware store apart from paint if that's ok.

Pint of milk? Paracetamol?

Post #3 from the Coronavirus/covid-19 thread that you started yourself:

It's not good & set to get worse I think if people aren't careful, anyhow I hope the journey is safe for her, I thought I'd post the link to just increase awareness, I've no idea of how dangerous & how contagious the virus is, so I'm going to do some research as I normally do.

What did you find from your research?

[Jakubclaret]

Pint of milk? Paracetamol?

Post #3 from the Coronavirus/covid-19 thread that you started yourself:



What did you find from your research?

Wrong thread fella, if you wish to discuss anything to do with DIY & opening times of hardware stores I'm happy to oblige, apart from that I'm sorry I can't help.

[TheFamilyCat]

Stay at home Jakub

[Rileybobs]

Quite amusing, although a little concerning, that some people obviously think that it’s acceptable to be making trips to hardware stores to buy masonry paint and algae treatment for DIY projects. Do you not understand what you’ve been instructed to do?

[Jakubclaret]

Quite amusing, although a little concerning, that some people obviously think that it’s acceptable to be making trips to hardware stores to buy masonry paint and algae treatment for DIY projects. Do you not understand what you’ve been instructed to do?

Yes of course, as I've already stated I needed other essential items besides the paint, it's mindful to remember the DIY stores are permitted to remain open as their are classed as essential containing some essential items people would need in the event of a crisis, which so happens is exactly what we've got here.

[Rileybobs]

Yes of course, as I've already stated I needed other essential items besides the paint, it's mindful to remember the DIY stores are permitted to remain open as their are classed as essential containing some essential items people would need in the event of a crisis, which so happens is exactly what we've got here.

I wasn’t just referring to you. The OP clearly wasn’t shopping for essential items. Interested to hear what necessities you visited numerous hardware stores to purchase though if you’d care to share?

[Jakubclaret]

I wasn’t just referring to you. The OP clearly wasn’t shopping for essential items. Interested to hear what necessities you visited numerous hardware stores to purchase though if you’d care to share?

Like I've already said it's personal, I'm taking all the necessary precautions & complying with all the government advice to stop the spread that's all you need to know.

[Rileybobs]

Like I've already said it's personal, I'm taking all the necessary precautions & complying with all the government advice to stop the spread that's all you need to know.

Convenient. Travelling around numerous hardware stores to buy masonry paint for a DIY project is not complying with the government ‘advice‘. Neither is ‘pottering around’ at the allotments You can tell yourself it is if it makes you feel better though.

[Jakubclaret]

Convenient. Travelling around numerous hardware stores to buy masonry paint for a DIY project is not complying with the government ‘advice‘. Neither is ‘pottering around’ at the allotments You can tell yourself it is if it makes you feel better though.

You are allowed 1 form of exercise per day I walked to allotment & found the tin of paint in my shed & walked back home, pottering basically was shuffling a few items about the paint was underneath some other items. You are allowed to resource essential items, I do everything by the book.

[Rileybobs]

You are allowed 1 form of exercise per day I walked to allotment & found the tin of paint in my shed & walked back home, pottering basically was shuffling a few items about the paint was underneath some other items. You are allowed to resource essential items, I do everything by the book.

Of course you do.

[Siddo]

Rightway at Brierfield lights is open (old Greyhound pub) Strictly three customers at a time and the staff are all geared up in masks and gloves. The hardware shop at Padiham (the top one) was open yesterday. Things are changing so quickly I'd check first. As for using Algon -- it's acetic acid, you might as well do a strong dilution of white vinegar....

Algon is the best algae remover on the market. I use it on walls, patios, decking and brickwork.
You're not using it correctly. If applied properly it also stops it returning for arounnd 4 to 6 months.
Just used it on a pebble dashed wall. Excellent results.