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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
Hanging wallpaper
Where should I start hanging my wallpaper. All walls have doors or windows in the room I'm decoratin
Is Valspar paint durable?
Is Valspar paint durable or wipeable?
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?
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?
what is a tack cloth?
Could you tell me what a tack cloth is? Thanks.
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?
Painting a roof
Can a roof be painted? Must this be done by a professional?
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?
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