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Decorate bathroom
How much to decorate a small sized bathroom? Pretty tall ceilings
Angle-cut Vs square-cut paint brush
Could you explain to me what differentiates an angle-cut paint brush from a square-cut brush? Which is better and why? In what scenarios should either option be used? Are there many jobs where both types of brush should be used? Thanks!
Sealing a masonry window sill
I have concrete/masonry external window sills. I have repeatedly treated the sills with a recommended white sealer however rain drips from the gutters keep eroding the edge of the sills. How do I deal with this?
What colour undercoat is needed
I'm painting my living room and it will be designer white and breaking wave colour. Just wondering what colour undercoat is best to us thanks
Wall panelling + Wallpaper for sound deadeningd dead
Hi all, Recently we have had some 'noisy neighbours' move in nextdoor. The issue is the big subwoofer used daily which it right on our adjacent wall in the front room, admittedly I would say from there side it isn't excessively loud, but the bass somes straight through and it plays right into the early hours most nights and with a baby I need to get this rectified. Can anyone please advise what would be best to do in our front and back room shared wall to block out bass sounds as much as possible? All help appreciated
When is a pearl/satin finish paint be a good choice?
In what situations would a pearl/satin finish paint be a good choice? Would it depend on different factors? When should it be avoided?
How to prevent penetrating wall stains
How can I stop wall stains from bleeding through a painted surface? What can I do about this?
anti-corrosive paint
What is the best anti-corrosive paint on the market in your view? Where can I purchase this paint from? Can it be bought online for home delivery?
What can I do about bubbling and peeling wallpaper?
Hi, I’ve noticed bubbles and peeling sags on my living room wall. What can I do about this? Should I hire a painter to fix this? Thank you.
Clay paint vs alternatives
What is clay paint and how does it differ from other options?
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