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How do I make a gallery wall?
Hi! So I’m considering making a gallery wall in my living room. What should I consider when making a gallery wall in terms of style and design and how can I make it work such that it doesn’t look outdated? Any advice for making a gallery wall ‘work’ this day in age? Any advice and tips in general would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Can you paint over wallpaper?
As title says, can I paint over wallpaper or does it need stripping first?
How do painters protect my property?
When a painter comes by to paint on a property, what steps are usually taken to protect a property from the products being used?
What brush for chalk paint?
What brush is best to use for chalk paint? And is chalk paint durable? Thank you.
Use tile paint on RSJ
Hi - I am about to buy tile paint. I only need a small amount - I will buy Ronseal One Coat Tile Paint Satin Grey Slate. I need to buy a similar colour to paint an internal exposed RSJ steel beam - can I use this tile paint for that? Do I need to do any prep work other than cleaning?
Decorating wages
How do you price a painting or wallpapering job. Is this based on day rate or dimensions of place to be decorated?
What is the difference between yellow and green Frog tape?
What's the difference between the yellow and green Frog Tape? Is one stickier than the other?
Dent in the wall
I have a smaller dent in the wall. (plaster board). How can I fix it?
What is the best white bathroom paint?
What's the best bathroom paint brand to use? We just want a pure, bright white, nothing fancy.
Why is my walls patchy
I've used matt magnlia paint over grey using a pad I've gone over 8 times and it's still patchy cant see the grey any more don't know what to do do I get another type of paint soft shine to get the walls properly covered
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