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Do bathrooms need to have water resistant paint?
Hello. There are tiles along the bathtub/shower area but then the rest of the walls are just painted so I’d like to ask do I need to use waterproof paint in a bathroom?
Avoiding headaches when painting
I’d like to perform a DIY paint job. However, I do sometimes get headaches when working with paint. Is there anything I can do to avoid this? Is this a sign that I should simply avoid undertaking paint jobs by myself? In this case, should I just hire a professional? If I wear a mask, could it prevent the headaches from occurring or is it better to avoid it anyway? It’d be great to get some guidance on this area as I’d really like to get some paintwork done soon around the house.
Peeling paint on bathroom ceiling
The paint is from the ceiling of my bathroom. This is mostly above the bath and shower area, the rest of the room is ok. I think it is because it is a new-build and contractors have just put cheap paint directly onto the plaster and not primed it. Would I need to peel all the paint off and start from scratch, or can I just scrape it off in the affected area, prime that area and then paint over the entire ceiling with new paint?
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.
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