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  • Payment for a job

    Is it the normal way to pay for a job in 3 instalments at the beginning middle and the end?

    Asked by Yvonne on 20th Sep 2022
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    How long does it take to wallpaper a wall?

    I’m planning to wallpaper one feature wall and want to know roughly how long the job should take to complete.

    Asked by Kamil on 16th Nov 2025
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    How long does solvite wallpaper paste take to dry?

    The room’s a bit cold and not massively well ventilated, so I’m wondering if that slows things down compared to what it says on the packet. So I suppose the main question I have is can drying time for solvite paste change depending on the room?

    Asked by Robert on 18th Feb 2026
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    Can you use wall paint on wooden doors?

    I've got leftover emulsion from the bedroom and wondered if I could use it on the door to save buying gloss. Is wall paint suitable for wooden doors?

    Asked by Bill on 19th Jun 2026
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    Bedroom Celing bumpy

    Hello, We have a bedroom ceiling that is looking bumpy and the finish from the last paint is showing up marks so not a smooth finish.

    Asked by Jay on 13th Jul 2026
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    Double iron gates

    How much would it cost to repaint double iron gates.

    Asked by Bernadette on 23rd Mar 2026
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    DIY fixing a paint roller

    My paint roller detached from the handle. Can I just glue it back on?

    Asked by Luke on 27th Sep 2022
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    Paint roller duration

    How long should a good paint roller last?

    Asked by Elly on 15th Sep 2022
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    Splash back sticky back for kitchen walls

    I need a painter who can put sticky back vinyl and supplier it on kitchen walls Netley plasted all walls

    Asked by Jean on 5th Oct 2023
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    which paint is suitable for raining environmanet

    which paint is suitable for raining environment

    Asked by Ranchhore on 27th Oct 2025
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