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  • How soon do I need to paint after applying undercoat?

    Hi, we’re moving into a house that is decorated in very dark and bright colours. It’s not our cup of tea and we just want to cover the walls before moving in. We won’t have no time choose the final paint colours and decorate for good few weeks. So for now we just thought of covering walls in undercoat. How long can we leave the undercoat for after covering the the walls with it? I’ve read that primers loose their effectiveness after about 48 hours we would need to prime again just before painting. Does the same thing happen with undercoat? In which case, should we paint the walls in cheap white paint on top of the undercoat too for now? Many thanks for your guidance! P.S. the walls are in pretty good state - no marks, stains, cracks.

    Asked by Dovile on 22nd Jun 2021
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    Is it better to have battery storage for solar panels?

    Do I need a battery storage system when I get solar panels? If so, where does this get fitted and how much space does it need?

    Asked by Elly on 15th May 2023
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    Replacing Aga with Gas Fireplace

    Hi, After our Aga is removed, what do we need to do to safely install a gas stove/fireplace? We currently have an Aga in a brick chimney breast in the kitchen. There is a chimney opening that goes up 2 floors, through other people's flats and out the roof chimney. We are on the ground floor in a large Victorian house that has been divided into flats. The fireplace opening is probably the original one. However, we don't know if the current black flue goes all the way through the roof. The Aga is a gas Aga, so gas is already running to that space. Any information you can give will be greatly appreciated. Once we are sure we can go ahead with the plan and will ask for quotes for the installation. Thanks.

    Asked by Linda on 27th Jan 2020
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    When to remove painter's tape

    Do you remove painter's tape while the paint is drying or after it's fully dried?

    Asked by kashif on 10th Feb 2023
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    single skin wall in extension

    I've just bought a property which I'm refurbing. It has a small extension which has been build and one of the 3 walls is a single skin wall. Is this allowed now? Do I need to rebuild it? How do I go about insulating it properly if not? Thanks in advance.

    Asked by Michael on 29th Oct 2020
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    Diagonal pattern wooden floor installation

    Is it feasible for a DIYer to install a diagonal pattern wooden floor? Or should I hire a professional?

    Asked by Abdul on 24th Oct 2022
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    Strip foundations

    What are strip foundations and when would these foundations be most commonly used for a brick structure?

    Asked by Charles on 1st Dec 2022
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    How to remove marks from white walls

    Hi.. best way to remove black scuffs on white paint please?

    Asked by carole on 11th Apr 2020
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    2 core twisted cable

    Could you please provide information about the applications and benefits of a 2-core twisted pair cable?

    Asked by Ledsone on 23rd Aug 2023
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    tree felling cost

    how much should I expect to pay to have a 30 foot elder tree felled in my rear garden in the west midlands?

    Asked by Steve on 20th Jun 2020
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