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  • Joins on lining paper over thermal lining

    Hi, I’m confused because when I hang lining paper I can achieve a good finish, I very rarely see any joint and I can’t figure out why if I hang lining paper on graphite thermal wall lining which has a kind of paper on it, I have joint problems! When I paper over it I seal the paper on wall lining, then hang lining paper and it looks the same as it would on just plaster. It’s when I emulsion that I can’t understand because it shows every joint not as a gap but it’s as if the paint builds up on joints. I was thinking paint may be lifting joins but then none appear lifted when looking closely. Also, why would they lift if stuck with the same ready-mixed adhesive used for plastered walls and recommended for the thermal lining? Like I say there is no appearance of joint not stuck, just looks like a build-up of paint on the joint?

    Asked by Peter on 17th Aug 2021
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    Painting living room ceiling

    How much would it cost to paint a ceiling after skimming?

    Asked by Joyce on 26th Feb 2020
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    Painting tiles - enamel paint?

    Could I use radiator enamel spray paint on tiles? It's only a small area.

    Asked by Cara on 18th May 2020
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    Painting fresh plaster

    I have used watered down emulsion to paint new plaster but it was dulux silk. It said on the tin that it could be watered down 10% to seal new, porous surfaces but I have since read it must be Matt. Have I ruined my plaster?

    Asked by Sarah on 8th Feb 2021
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    Bathroom paint Dulux

    What paint would you say is better for bathrooms? I’m choosing between Dulux Trade Diamond range and the Dulux Easycare Bathroom range but have seen some negative reviews for the Easycare range

    Asked by Anna on 24th Mar 2025
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    How long does paint last unopened?

    How long do different types of paint products last when unopened?

    Asked by Kelly on 30th Jun 2022
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    Old doors inside doors brown in colour would like to paint them white

    Old brown wooden door painted white what sort of paint would I use and do I need to sand them down

    Asked by Elizabeth on 15th May 2024
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    Should I gloss or leave wooden finish skirtings / staircase

    In the progess of getting the house done, full refurb. Do you think it is best to have treated wood skirtings and stair case or have them painted and a different colour on the wall to offset? House it rather modern but I do want it to age well!

    Asked by Carol on 31st Mar 2020
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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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    Advice on painting over bright colours

    I'm going to be painting over an intensely bright orange coloured wall and want to change it to a duck egg colour. What recommendations can you give to go about doing this? (primers/coats/wall prep/etc)

    Asked by Dean on 5th Dec 2019
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