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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?
Pros and cons of primer paint
What are the pros and cons of oil-based primer paint?
Does all interior wall paint smell?
Do all interior paints smell after decorating? If not, what wall paints are odour free? I want to paint a nursery but strong smells are making me feel sick at the moment.
Dulux Trade Diamond vs Easycare kitchen
We're getting a new kitchen & have chosen the colour. But, whats the difference between Dulux Trade Diamond Matt & Dulux Easycare Kitchen? We'd prefer to have a matt finish as the new cupboards and tiles are already slightly shiny. I've read the trade diamond can be used in the kitchen & is scrubbable, but does anyone have any experience with it in a kitchen? Also, we're having a wide glass splashback, so oil stains aren't a worry.
Difference between kitchen and bathroom paint
Is there really any difference between bathroom and kitchen paint or is it all marketing?
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?
Do I need to prep walls before painting?
I'm repainting a room where the walls are pretty smooth as they were replastered a few years ago. So, is there any prep I need to do or can I just slap the new coat of paint on?
Best way to cover oil-based undercoat in storage? 5L tin
Tin lid is broken - best way to store/cover over oil-based undercoat? I do not want the paint skinning over or spoiling.
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