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  • Door and door frame paint

    How much do you charge to paint door and doorframes each? They are white and need to be only freshened up with another satin coat.

    Asked by Maya on 5th May 2023
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    Wallpapering on plastered walls

    Should I seal my plastered walls with PVA glue before hanging wallpaper?

    Asked by Julie on 17th Nov 2022
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    What outdoor doorstep paint?

    I wanted to re paint my front doorstep that is outside but have no idea what paint to get. It's that old red brick/tile stuff and it needs updating

    Asked by Vikki on 21st Oct 2024
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    Painting floorboards

    How do I get a good, lasting finish when painting floorboards?

    Asked by June on 13th Nov 2022
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    Painting bare wood stair rail

    Hi I've sanded old gloss off stair rails and it's bare smooth wood can I use dulux quick dry striaght on top without undercoat as it's self undercoated paint

    Asked by Jack on 16th Sep 2022
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    Hanging wallpaper

    Where should I start hanging my wallpaper. All walls have doors or windows in the room I'm decoratin

    Asked by Carole on 30th Jan 2023
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    Is Valspar paint durable?

    Is Valspar paint durable or wipeable?

    Asked by Beverley on 16th Jun 2023
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    Kilz pva primer

    What paint can you use over kilz pva primer can you use satin

    Asked by Idear on 20th Jun 2024
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    Do decortators often have hidden costs?

    When hiring a team to decorate my home, are hidden extras often included in the final bill or is this rarely the case?

    Asked by Jenny on 26th May 2022
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    How much would it cost to refurbishment my outside drain pipes

    I have 3 pipes outside that are all metal and the paint is peeling hoe much would it cost to refinish these so that they look nice

    Asked by Debbie on 8th May 2024
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