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  • Bubbling emulation

    Why is my second coat of emulsion bubbling but only in certain sections of the wall ?

    Asked by Teresa on 18th Jan 2021
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    Painting garage

    What paint is best for painting the inside of a garage? Would anything need doing with the walls before painting them? It’s just a normal concrete block garage.

    Asked by Ryan on 23rd Oct 2020
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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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    cost of painting the outside of a detached house in the west Midlands

    What am I and my partner looking at paying to hire a professional to fully paint the outside of our house? We have a detached house and live in the west midlands. How much paint would we need considering that we live in an average sized detached house? How much might this cost? What do painters charge per hour in my area, generally?

    Asked by Beverley on 13th Aug 2020
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    Caulking tips for baseboard and trimming

    What steps do I need to take, what tools/equipment will I need and what safety steps or any other tips should I take on board for caulking a baseboard and trimming around doors and windows before paint work takes place?

    Asked by Bill on 17th Dec 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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    Bubbles and blisters on kitchen wallpaper

    There’s blisters and bubbles appearing on my kitchen’s wallpaper. What can be done about this? How can I know if it’s beyond repair? How can I avoid this happening again?

    Asked by lauren on 26th Jul 2021
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    Using a putty knife on drywall

    Is it okay to use a putty knife to scrape away material on a drywall?

    Asked by Patrick on 22nd Jan 2021
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    Can you caulk between sliding boards?

    Is it okay to caulk between siding boards? If so, what is involved in this process and can I do this by myself or will I need to hire a professional?

    Asked by Adam on 8th Dec 2021
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