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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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    Should you water down paint

    My father-in-law helps with a lot of basic DIY now that he's retired and he waters down the paint before applying it. Is this normal as it's not something I've ever done myself?

    Asked by angie on 16th Feb 2026
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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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    Painting sanded wood

    Does gloss paint need primer on sanded new wood furniture?

    Asked by Jane on 21st Sep 2020
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    what is a tack cloth?

    Could you tell me what a tack cloth is? Thanks.

    Asked by asa on 10th Nov 2020
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    Using high-gloss paint over imperfections

    Does a high gloss paint product show imperfections on a surface? Is there any ways around this or will I just need to use another type of product instead?

    Asked by Jenny on 22nd Apr 2021
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    Painting a roof

    Can a roof be painted? Must this be done by a professional?

    Asked by MRS DAKIRI on 26th Sep 2022
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    Can I paint my radiator?

    Is it okay to paint a radiator? Can any paint regular wall paint be used or do you need a special product? Is this safe for a DIYer to undertake?

    Asked by Robert on 21st Sep 2022
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    Cost of dado rail section

    How much should a section of dado rail cost? What would be a logical price range to expect?

    Asked by Christian on 30th May 2022
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