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Wall with plaster-wallpaper several layers of paont
Hi, I’ve got walls in my house where the wallpaper has been put on the plaster without base coat. On top of the wallpaper there are several layers of different paints. Can I sand this down until the plaster, wash it with sugar soap and than apply a new layer of paint? Would that work?
Pros and cons of latex primer paint
What are the advantages and downsides of latex primer paint?
Advice on garage floor paint needed
Can I use leftover wall paint to paint my garage floor? If not, would it be ok to use it if I add a layer of sealer on top to protect it? Alternatively, are other types of garage flooring better and more long lasting like carpeting or tiles? I’m open to all suggestions
Pros and Cons of semi-gloss paint
What are the pros and cons of a semi-gloss paint and where might you use it?
Best paint for living room?
Should I go with a flat and lower sheen paint if I want to paint my living room? What might it depend on?
How can I protect my house from rain whilst painting?
What on Earth would I do if it started raining while I’m painting the exterior of my house? Would there be anything I could do? What about precautionary measures, other than checking the forecast, of course?
Dent in the wall
I have a smaller dent in the wall. (plaster board). How can I fix it?
Painted living room window
My husband and I have a very out there idea for our living room window. We want to have one way glass window installed which is then painted over on the front to look like the inside of a living room. Is this possible or will the paint totally block sunlight getting in? We don't mind if we can't see much outside, we just want sunlight to come in. Is this at all possible or safe? Would it ever get planning approval?
Do I have to use undercoat after primer for white gloss wood paint ?
Hi guys I could use abit of advice, I’m painting my bathroom door using johnstones non-drip gloss white paint, it was previously paint gloss white but it started to flake away real bad so wanting to paint it again. I’ve sanded it down and applied one coat of Johnstone’s any surface paint primer last night, I was just wondering if I need to use undercoat on it too or can I just use gloss paint now ? How many coats of primer should I do first ?
Vacuum fluroescent display
What is a vacuum fluroescent display and why would people add it to their home?
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