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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?
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!
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?
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...
What colours contrast well with each other?
What are examples of two colour tones that complement each other or contrast well in a room?
What’s the best gloss for skirting boards?
I'm going to have the whole house redecorated at the start of next year. Is there a good gloss that I can use on skirting boards in all the rooms? Something that doesn't scuff/look old quickly.
What colour sofa would go well with a black wall?
What colour sofa would go well with a black wall?
How to remove skirting board without disturbing the plaster
In the middle of renovating some rooms. I want to take the skirting board off before decorating, but I’m worried I’ll end up ripping chunks out of the plaster if I’m not careful. How do I go about removing and replacing the skirting board without causing damage that creates more work?
How long does plaster last?
Got a house with plaster that's probably 50+ years old in some rooms. At what point does plaster genuinely need to come off and be replaced, versus just being skimmed over?
How to paint over water stains on a ceiling?
We had a leak from the bathroom which has now been fixed but it has left brown marks on the ceiling below. Will they bleed through if I simply paint over them or does something need to go on first?
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