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Tape vs scraper when painting
Is it better to tape around windows before painting or use a scraper afterwards?
Styling a coffee table book
Could you give me an idea of what you should and shouldn’t do when styling a coffee table book? I want to create the perfect look but tbh I’m a bit clueless as to what that might entail. Any help would mean a lot.
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Every time I paint the chimney breast it bubbles Should I cover with lining paper
Which paint brush?
What's the best type of paint brush to use with gloss paint?
Which wallpaper type is easiest to hang?
Which is easier to hang, paste the wall or paste the paper wallpaper?
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.
Wallpapering on plastered walls
Should I seal my plastered walls with PVA glue before hanging wallpaper?
Painting floorboards
How do I get a good, lasting finish when painting floorboards?
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
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Where should I start hanging my wallpaper. All walls have doors or windows in the room I'm decoratin
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