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Quality paintbrush
What makes a high quality paint brush exactly? What qualities should I be looking for?
Painting over tiles
What's the best way to prep tiles for painting over them and what are the best primers, paints and sealants to use?
Painting a room
Do I start painting a room from the top or the bottom? What's the professional way to do it?
What paint sheen is best?
Why should I go with a higher sheen paint? And when is a lower sheen paint more suitable? Also, generally, what are the pros and cons of these paints?
Gloss paint in sunlight
I've heard that gloss paint goes yellow in the sun. Should I use a different paint for the woodwork in my orangery?
Making old paint usable again
Can I rescue wall paint that is a bit old? There are some dry flaky bits in it and it's been open a while. Can I make it as good as fresh paint?
Can you paint radiator pipes?
The copper pipes coming off our radiators are quite visible and look a bit scruffy. Can you paint over copper pipes without it peeling, and what paint do you use?
Wallpapering newly plastered walls
Should I PVA my newly plastered walls before papering to stop the moisture being sucked out of the paste?
Client doesn’t pay for my services
As a trade person, what do you usually do if a client doesn't respond after receiving the invoice? My painting job is finished, and I sent the invoice to them the day after completion, but they neither responded nor paid. I sent a reminder text after 3 days, but they still seem to be ignoring me. Just to mention, this is the second invoice for our service, and they paid the first one on time.
Why do I get visible cutting in lines when painting walls?
The edges around the ceiling and corners always show up once the paint dries, even though they looked fine while I was painting, and it’s really noticeable in certain light
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