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  • Apartment Decorating Ideas please

    Could you give me some ideas so I could decorate my apartment? Its small but cosy and I’d like to give it a new lease of life. What paint colours, added wall decorations, etc. should I use?

    Asked by Jenny on 17th Dec 2020
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    Pigmented shellac primer paint

    What is pigmented shellac primer paint and how does it differ from other types of primer paint?

    Asked by Michael on 7th Nov 2022
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    Yellowing on radiators

    What to do about yellowing marks on radiators? What is the best way to remove it?

    Asked by lauren on 10th Mar 2021
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    Advice on garage floor paint needed

    Can I use leftover wall paint to paint my garage floor? If not, would it be ok to use it if I add a layer of sealer on top to protect it? Alternatively, are other types of garage flooring better and more long lasting like carpeting or tiles? I’m open to all suggestions

    Asked by Patrick on 9th Apr 2020
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    Pros and Cons of semi-gloss paint

    What are the pros and cons of a semi-gloss paint and where might you use it?

    Asked by Jackie on 12th May 2022
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    How can I protect my house from rain whilst painting?

    What on Earth would I do if it started raining while I’m painting the exterior of my house? Would there be anything I could do? What about precautionary measures, other than checking the forecast, of course?

    Asked by Robert on 5th Jan 2022
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    Painted living room window

    My husband and I have a very out there idea for our living room window. We want to have one way glass window installed which is then painted over on the front to look like the inside of a living room. Is this possible or will the paint totally block sunlight getting in? We don't mind if we can't see much outside, we just want sunlight to come in. Is this at all possible or safe? Would it ever get planning approval?

    Asked by Bill on 11th Sep 2022
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    Do I have to use undercoat after primer for white gloss wood paint ?

    Hi guys I could use abit of advice, I’m painting my bathroom door using johnstones non-drip gloss white paint, it was previously paint gloss white but it started to flake away real bad so wanting to paint it again. I’ve sanded it down and applied one coat of Johnstone’s any surface paint primer last night, I was just wondering if I need to use undercoat on it too or can I just use gloss paint now ? How many coats of primer should I do first ?

    Asked by Mohammed on 24th Apr 2024
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    Vacuum fluroescent display

    What is a vacuum fluroescent display and why would people add it to their home?

    Asked by Karen on 26th Sep 2022
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    Installing Silk Wallpaper

    How much does it cost to install silk wallpaper? (cost on Sq metre)

    Asked by Joseph on 28th Feb 2020
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