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  • Can you wallpaper over paint?

    I want to add some feature wallpaper to the living room but it's currently painted. Does the paint need to come off first or can wallpaper go straight over a painted wall?

    Asked by Kamil on 23rd Jun 2026
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    Thoughts on Little Greene

    Is Little Greene a good baint brand?

    Asked by Elly on 29th Jun 2022
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    How to repair peeling paint on plaster walls

    The paint in our back bedroom is flaking off in big patches and taking bits of the surface with it. Do I just scrape and fill or does the whole wall need sorting properly first?

    Asked by Simon on 18th Jul 2026
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    Little Greene wallpaper

    What are your thoughts on Little Greene wallpaper?

    Asked by Kamil on 1st Jul 2022
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    Gloss that doesn't go yellow

    Why does gloss go yellow? Is there any white gloss I can get that doesn't eventually go yellow?

    Asked by Elly on 20th Jan 2026
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    Thoughts on Lewis & Wood wallpaper?

    Is Lewis & Wood a good brand for wallpaper? Why/why not?

    Asked by jonathan on 5th Jul 2022
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    How to stop patchy paint when using a roller?

    Some areas look fine but others dry lighter or streaky, and it’s really obvious once the light hits the wall, but I don’t get what I'm doing wrong?

    Asked by Tushar on 30th Mar 2026
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    Thoughts on PPG Diamond paint products

    Are PPG Diamond products expensive? Are they worth the money?

    Asked by jonathan on 12th Jul 2022
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    Protective coat for faux finish paint

    Does faux finish paint need a protective coating? Will this prevent damage?

    Asked by Julie on 22nd Jan 2021
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    Wanting to paint over Pva

    Just stripped wallpaper off my walls and the plaster underneath has had pva put on it them wallpapered.What do I need to do to paint over this.will zinster seal it

    Asked by Michelle on 18th Sep 2024
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