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what is a tack cloth?
Could you tell me what a tack cloth is? Thanks.
Valspar or Dulux?
Need to repaint a few rooms and trying to decide between Valspar and Dulux. Anyone used both and noticed any real difference?
Painting a bathtub
Can you paint a bathtub? If so, what sort of paint product is needed and what safety considerations must I take on board? Thanks!
Dado rail vs paint colour
Should a dado rail contrast the wall paint colour?
Wallpapering a chimney breast
Is there a knack to wallpapering around a chimney breast? How's best to paper around the corners?
Paint sprayer recommendations
What's a good paint sprayer for a DIYer to use on exterior and interior projects?
Where to install 3D wall panels?
Where should 3D wall panels go and how can they work in a room to maximize their decorative and aesthetic value? What sort of room would they suit?
Painting interior brickwork
We have an exposed brick chimney breast in the lounge that I think will look better painted white but the bricks look varnished. Can these be painted over?
Wallpaper border tips
I've bought a few rolls of border wallpaper to try instead of a dado rail. How do you make sure you stick it on straight? Is there a knack?
Repainting skirting, doors and bannisters
I have just moved into a new flat and need to redecorate as it has not been well looked after. The skirting boards, architraves and bannisters have all got a thick, creamy coloured gloss finish which I can only assume is layers of oil based paint. I am thinking that I need to sand them all down to take some of the paint off, prime with a wood primer undercoat and then paint white? I don't want the high gloss look so would Satinwood be a good option? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I know it would be easier to get a decorator but unfortunately money won't allow it so I need to do this myself.
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