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How long can tin of paint be left open?
How long can I leave a half opened tin of gloss paint before it dries up?
Dulux Trade Diamond vs Easycare kitchen
We're getting a new kitchen & have chosen the colour. But, whats the difference between Dulux Trade Diamond Matt & Dulux Easycare Kitchen? We'd prefer to have a matt finish as the new cupboards and tiles are already slightly shiny. I've read the trade diamond can be used in the kitchen & is scrubbable, but does anyone have any experience with it in a kitchen? Also, we're having a wide glass splashback, so oil stains aren't a worry.
crumbling walls
will I need to plaster all the walls as when I removed the old paper bits of the wall came away? thank you.
Painting a wall without leaving marks
Will it be noticeable if I paint half a wall one day and the rest the next day? Or will there be a noticeable line?
How to sand skirting boards
I want to repaint all the skirting boards in the house, but they've got layers of old gloss on them. What's the best way to get a smooth finish before painting?
Preparing a table before gloss finish application
Should I prepare a table before painting if it’s got a gloss finish?
Tape vs scraper when painting
Is it better to tape around windows before painting or use a scraper afterwards?
How to identify lead paint in older houses
We have just moved into a 1930s house and the woodwork has clearly had many layers of paint. How can I tell if any of the older layers are lead paint before I start sanding?
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.
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