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Mist coat painting
I have sanded a ceiling before painting and in some areas the plaster below in showing because of old paint. Can I must coat the whole ceiling before I paint or just the areas that are exposed Thanks appreciate any replys
Pros and Cons of latex paint?
What are the pros and cons of oil and latex paint? What is the case for choosing one over the other, such as their cost, longevity, and how easy they are to source?
Is it difficult to build a wall cubby DIY?
Is it difficult to build a wall cubby DIY? And for visual purposes, how much of a wall space should it cover? Any safety tips and practicality tips to take into account for building a wall cubby? Thank you.
Dulux vs Farrow & Ball
How do Dulux compare with Farrow and Ball? Which is best or would it depend on the type of paint job in question?
Can I plasterboard over artex wall (not ceiling)?
My bathroom has walls with artex. Can I plasterboard over the artex walls and then apply wall paper/plaster or even paint?
DIY MDF skirting
I have just bought some mdf skirting primed, do I need to under coat and how many coats of top coat please?
Patchy streaky wall after 3 coats
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.
Bubbling emulation
Why is my second coat of emulsion bubbling but only in certain sections of the wall ?
Painting garage
What paint is best for painting the inside of a garage? Would anything need doing with the walls before painting them? It’s just a normal concrete block garage.
Kitchen & Bathroom ceiling paint
can I use the same paint on a bathroom and kitchen ceiling?
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