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  • Satinwood enquiry

    If I apply a good undercoat on my doors will satinwood be a good choice as the final coat or gloss for example will it be less likely for the paint to scratch easily as I have dogs who sometimes scratch if the door is closed on them and what brand of satinwood would come highly recommended

    Asked by Alison on 10th Feb 2025
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    Kitchen & Bathroom ceiling paint

    can I use the same paint on a bathroom and kitchen ceiling?

    Asked by Michael on 9th Sep 2020
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    What metallic items look good in the house?

    What metallic items could fit well around the home in terms of interior design?

    Asked by Elly on 6th Dec 2021
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    Best primer paint products

    What are the best primer paints on the market?

    Asked by Bill on 8th Nov 2022
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    How to avoid headaches from paint fumes?

    I hope to get the downstairs of my house painted in full at some point. I was wondering (as this was an issue for me before), how I can reduce the risk of getting bad headaches from the fumes in the days after the painting is done?

    Asked by Bill on 7th Dec 2021
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    How would I make floral wallpaper ‘work’ in a living room?

    How would I make floral wallpaper ‘work’ in a living room? I’m worried it may look off or old-fashioned. Any suggestions?

    Asked by Kelly on 19th May 2022
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    Best hard wearing external paints?

    What is the best paint/spray paint and coating to use on exterior walls and window ledges to avoid scratches/ chipping & burn marks?

    Asked by Nathan on 26th Mar 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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    cost of having a 16m2 bedroom painted

    I'd like to have one bedroom fully painted. It has an area of 16m2. How much will it cost for a professional to perform this paint job?

    Asked by lauren on 17th Aug 2020
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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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