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What are some of the best wall paint colours for renovating a kitchen?
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How do oil-based and latext primer paint compare?
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On my tin of paint it says to sand between coats. Won't this take my first coat of paint off?
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Do you paint gloss or emulsion first on skirting and walls?
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I have caulked between the French doors and edges of the walls in my dining room, however when putting emulsion over it once it is fully dry, the paint almost disappears into a watery type texture. I presume this is due to moisture? I fi were to put primer/ undercoat over the top to act as a sealant, then reapply the emulsion once fully dry, would this do the trick?
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I've got three bedrooms with old wallpaper, some of it layered. How long should I budget to strip everything before the decorator can come and skim?
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