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How soon do I need to paint after applying undercoat?
Hi, we’re moving into a house that is decorated in very dark and bright colours. It’s not our cup of tea and we just want to cover the walls before moving in. We won’t have no time choose the final paint colours and decorate for good few weeks. So for now we just thought of covering walls in undercoat. How long can we leave the undercoat for after covering the the walls with it? I’ve read that primers loose their effectiveness after about 48 hours we would need to prime again just before painting. Does the same thing happen with undercoat? In which case, should we paint the walls in cheap white paint on top of the undercoat too for now? Many thanks for your guidance! P.S. the walls are in pretty good state - no marks, stains, cracks.
How to remove marks from white walls
Hi.. best way to remove black scuffs on white paint please?
Painting inside of home
Am I best using neutral or bright colours to paint the inside of my home? What might it depend on, aside from personal preferences? How can I balance these colours well? Should they be mixed up from room to room or is it better just to use pretty much the same types of colours either way?
Is satin paint wipeable?
Is satin paint wipeable? I'm looking for an alternative to gloss paint for my doorways and skirting boards.
Where to start when wallpapering a ceiling
Where do you start when wallpapering a ceiling? And how do you decide which way the paper should run?
Masking type use before painting
Could you give me an idea of the best types/products of masking tape that I should use before painting something? Where could I buy these options?
Frenchic paint on stained wood.
Has anybody painted stained wood with frenchic paint? I have heard it sticks to anything and works wonders. The only way I know how to paint stained wood is sand, stain blocker, primer, then whatever finish you want. Is frenchic the miracle paint it claims to be and can slap straight on and you're done.
Painting vertical stripes on walls
I've seen lots of social media posts of people painting vertical stripes on bedroom walls. I'd like to try it but I'm worried about getting the lines straight enough. Any tips?
Tips for painting concrete flooring in garage
The concrete floor in my garage is painted. Is it safe to add an epoxy coating to this surface? If so, what steps should I take to apply this? How much should I apply? What equipment will I need and how about any safety tips and equipment that I’ll need to take into consideration? If it can’t be done, is there any other type of coating that can be added or something similar than be done to add more protective and preservative qualities to my garage floor? Thank in advance! I’m a bit stuck on this and would like to figure out so that the floor doesn’t wear down over time. Any help would be very helpful. Thanks for your time.
Why are VOCs in paint bad?
Why are VOCs in paint so bad? Are they harmful to people? If so, why are they allowed in interior paints?
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