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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?
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.
Lining Paper Issues + Ceiling Paint
Hello! I have some lining paper in my living room that’s come off the wall especially behind the heater. What would you recommend to help fix it please. Separately I have some seams of the lining paper that are a little obvious, what’s the best way to fix it please? Finally the best paint to paint to paint a freshly plastered ceiling and how many coats please? Thanks! Thanks in advance for your help!
Wallpapering on plastered walls
Should I seal my plastered walls with PVA glue before hanging wallpaper?
Why does filler keep showing through paint?
I've patched a hairline crack in the wall twice and it keeps coming through the paint even after two full coats. Is this a priming issue or am I using the wrong filler?
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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