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  • How can I remove polystyrene ceiling tiles?

    What is the best way to remove polystyrene ceiling tiles? Is there an easier way to remove all of the adhesive?

    Asked by Tushar on 1st Apr 2020
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    Can I use the same paint brush with different paint?

    Is it okay to use the same paintbrush for different types of paint? Or do I need different brushes for different paints? Thank you!

    Asked by Jackie on 5th Jan 2021
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    Can I use floor paint for a tile effect on laminate floors?

    I have a large floor area which features a slate tile effect and is a dark grey colour. I would like to give it a glossier look and have some glossy floor paint that could work to give it a brighter, shinier look. Would this be recommended on laminate flooring? And if so, is there any special preparation I should make for painting laminate flooring? Many Thanks

    Asked by Joyce on 8th Oct 2019
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    Should I put on undercoat when painting panelling?

    Hi. I have new wooden panelling a mixture of mdf tulip wood and pine. I primed it 2 to 3 times until it was evenly white. I didn’t undercoat because farrow and ball only supply a combined primer and undercoat and another combined option like that was v thick and viscous and difficult to work with. So I went straight to farrow and ball modern eggshell for a 40-% sheen. I have put two coats on and from a distance it looks fine bit up close it looks streaky and pretty obvious brush marks. The paint goes on v smoothly and looks v nice but once it dries it looks terrible. Can you help???

    Asked by Anne on 13th May 2021
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    Mist coat painting

    I have sanded a ceiling before painting and in some areas the plaster below in showing because of old paint. Can I must coat the whole ceiling before I paint or just the areas that are exposed Thanks appreciate any replys

    Asked by Gerard on 25th Jan 2022
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    Pros and Cons of latex paint?

    What are the pros and cons of oil and latex paint? What is the case for choosing one over the other, such as their cost, longevity, and how easy they are to source?

    Asked by Mo on 22nd Nov 2021
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    Painting tiled flooring

    Hello, I'm wondering if I can paint my floor tiles, I havent got the money to remove them and install new tiles but is there any tile paint I could buy? How should I paint the actual floor tiles? Thanks

    Asked by Sharon on 31st Mar 2020
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    Decorating a newbuild

    I'm going to be moving into a new build soon, and it's been decorated (quite poorly in parts) in brilliant white matt emulsion. This wouldn't be an issue if I didn't have 3 young kids, that love smearing things on walls. Is it wise to paint over the emulsion with washable vinyl silk, or will it damage the fresh plaster? Cheers.

    Asked by Martin on 21st Dec 2021
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    Can I plasterboard over artex wall (not ceiling)?

    My bathroom has walls with artex. Can I plasterboard over the artex walls and then apply wall paper/plaster or even paint?

    Asked by Huios on 3rd Jul 2020
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    Patchy streaky wall after 3 coats

    I got magnolia plasterboard walls in flat bathroom and kitchen painted good job but lounge wall gone patchy streaky after 3 coats it's like plasterboard is sucking in the paint.

    Asked by John on 15th Jan 2021
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