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  • Best roof paint to use

    What are my best options? Looking for expert opinions

    Asked by jonathan on 25th Aug 2025
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    Painting metal siding

    Is it okay to paint the metal siding of a house? Will it matter what type of metal is used and if so, which ones are okay to paint and which ones aren’t or might not be? How should I go about painting metal siding? Like, what sort of paint should I use and are there any ways I should treat it differently to other paint jobs? What steps should the work involve?

    Asked by Jenny on 28th Jan 2021
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    Best wallpaper providers/retailers for online delivery

    What are the best providers of wallpaper with online delivery for the UK market?

    Asked by Beverley on 15th Jul 2022
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    Mixing up faux finish methods

    Is it okay to mix a variety of faux finish methods? 

    Asked by Mo on 17th Dec 2020
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    Best ceiling primer

    What is ceiling primer and what’s the best primer for a ceiling?

    Asked by Harry on 17th Dec 2020
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    How to get grease off walls

    The walls in our kitchen are greasy around the cooker area and normal cleaning doesn't seem to shift it. What actually works?

    Asked by June on 27th Jun 2026
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    Paint peeling after underoat

    I recently moved into a new house and started preparing a wall for painting. I noticed the old paint was peeling easily, coming off in large sheets when rubbed. I removed all of the peeling paint, applied an undercoat/primer, and then painted the final top coat. However, the new paint is now peeling in the same way, even after using the primer. What could be causing this issue, and how can I ensure the paint adheres to the wall properly?

    Asked by Ryan on 8th Oct 2024
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    Baby room ideas

    My partner and I are expecting in a few months and we’re wondering what type of nursery shelving we should go with. Do you have any good recommendations of brands/products that we should consider? How about even the best colour shelves to go with a nursery room? Thank you!

    Asked by angie on 4th Feb 2021
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    Can I paint a composite door?

    Our composite front door is starting to look faded but it's otherwise in good condition. Is it possible to have it spray painted, and will the colour hold up on a front door?

    Asked by Mo on 30th Jun 2026
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    Painting Wall Panelling

    I'm putting up MDF square panel moulding in my living room and plan to paint the wall and panel moulding the same colour. Is it recommended to paint the panel moulding with a different finish to the walls? I.e. walls matte and MDF moulding eggshell/satin If so, would you paint the moulding before installation or once it's put on the wall? Wondering how precise you'd need to be with cutting in between the same colour in different sheens...

    Asked by Adam on 14th Oct 2024
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