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  • Thoughts on Farrow & Ball?

    Is Farrow & Ball a great brand? Would you recommend using their paint products?

    Asked by Sharon on 23rd Jun 2022
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    What are some good floral style wallpaper designs?

    What are some good floral style wallpaper designs worth considering for a living room in 2022?

    Asked by Tushar on 13th May 2022
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    Eclectic bathroom decor

    Hi, what are your top tips for creating an eclectic bathroom interior?

    Asked by Charles on 24th Aug 2022
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    Longevity of 3D wall panels

    How long do 3D wall panels usually last?

    Asked by Carherine on 7th Jun 2022
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    Old doors inside doors brown in colour would like to paint them white

    Old brown wooden door painted white what sort of paint would I use and do I need to sand them down

    Asked by Elizabeth on 15th May 2024
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    Baskets for decorating

    Hey! I've read that I could station aesthetically pleasing baskets around my house for decorating. Do you have any recommendations as to what specific types of baskets I could use? And how can I ensure they will be safe? I guess keep them away from candles and electrics?

    Asked by Michael on 9th Aug 2022
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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.

    Asked by Dovile on 22nd Jun 2021
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    When to remove painter's tape

    Do you remove painter's tape while the paint is drying or after it's fully dried?

    Asked by kashif on 10th Feb 2023
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    How to remove marks from white walls

    Hi.. best way to remove black scuffs on white paint please?

    Asked by carole on 11th Apr 2020
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    cost of painting a 15 square metre room in Yorkshire

    I would like to have a 15 square metre room fully painted. I would like the paint to be high-quality and water resistant. I am based in Yorkshire and would like to know what a painter might charge in my area to complete this work as an overall cost. How much would the paint itself be? And how about the hourly charge of the painter?

    Asked by Mo on 23rd Aug 2020
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