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  • Woven vs non-woven wallpaper

    What's the difference between woven and non-woven wallpaper?

    Asked by Kelly on 11th Oct 2022
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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?

    Asked by Cheryl on 8th Apr 2020
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    What wallpaper can I use in a bathroom?

    What sort of wallpaper is suitable for a bathroom?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 18th Jun 2023
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    What can I do with blistered paint?

    What can be done about blisters on paint in a living room? Does it depend on the type of paint, wall surface material, or/and extent of the blisters? Would it cost much to have a professional fix this?

    Asked by Christian on 26th Jan 2022
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    How to repair tiny rips on Navy blue wallpaper

    Hi, please could I have some advice on my navy blue wallpaper. Unfortunately there is many small white tares on my wall paper and even white showing through were I have bent or caught the paper. Is there anything I can cover these? Any help would be appreciated. Thankyou

    Asked by Helen on 20th Jun 2025
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    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?

    Asked by Colin on 12th Feb 2021
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    Hamptons decorating style

    What is Hamptons decorating style?

    Asked by Pete on 11th Aug 2022
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    cost of painting the outside of a detached house in the west Midlands

    What am I and my partner looking at paying to hire a professional to fully paint the outside of our house? We have a detached house and live in the west midlands. How much paint would we need considering that we live in an average sized detached house? How much might this cost? What do painters charge per hour in my area, generally?

    Asked by Beverley on 13th Aug 2020
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    Colour matching paint product on a budget

    Is it generally easy to colour match budget-friendly products with more costly options? Or can this often prove quite difficult or even impossible?

    Asked by Sharon on 14th Nov 2022
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    Baby bunting flags

    What are some good places to find bunting flags for a baby’s room? Are these a hazard at all? How can you be sure they are securely in place and won’t fall?

    Asked by LAURA on 1st Feb 2021
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