Ask a Trade: Painters & Decorators

Is it okay to use a putty knife to scrape away material on a drywall?

Does faux finish paint need a protective coating? Will this prevent damage?

Could you explain to me what differentiates an angle-cut paint brush from a square-cut brush? Which is better and why? In what scenarios should either option be used? Are there many jobs where both types of brush should be used? Thanks!

If I want to remove paint from a shed that is peeling, what’s the best type of scraper to use? The shed is wooden. Does it depend on the type of paint? Any suggestions as to what products/tools I should consider and where could I purchase these?

Why is my second coat of emulsion bubbling but only in certain sections of the wall ?

I got magnolia plasterboard walls in flat bathroom and kitchen painted good job but lounge wall gone patchy streaky after 3 coats it's like plasterboard is sucking in the paint.

Should a cedar fence be painted or stained? Thanks for your time.

Is it better to apply deck stripper with a roller or with a spray can product?

Is it possible to avoid scraping paint off the outside of my house if it’s peeling off with the use of a pressure washer before I paint? I’d like to figure out some sort of solution.

The concrete floor in my garage is painted. Is it safe to add an epoxy coating to this surface? If so, what steps should I take to apply this? How much should I apply? What equipment will I need and how about any safety tips and equipment that I’ll need to take into consideration? If it can’t be done, is there any other type of coating that can be added or something similar than be done to add more protective and preservative qualities to my garage floor? Thank in advance! I’m a bit stuck on this and would like to figure out so that the floor doesn’t wear down over time. Any help would be very helpful. Thanks for your time.