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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?
advice on painting the outside of a semi-detached house alone
If I want to paint the outside of my house, is a ladder enough safety? Should I get a harness and if so, how much might this cost me and where can I buy one? When would scaffolding be necessary? I live in an ordinary sized semi-detached home.
Fitting cork wallpaper
How is cork wallpaper fitted? Does it need any special skills or is it similar to other wall coverings?
painting and decorating a room
I have a room which I need to repaint, can I apply a primer without sanding the walls and ceiling
Door stripping service
I'm a asking for a quotation to strip the paint off 6 doors. Are there company's that take them away to do this?
How long for paint to fully cure?
How long would I need to wait for paint to totally cure? Would it depend on the product or/and number of layers?
French provincial house decorating style
Hi there, I've been researching different types of house decorating styles. Just curious as to what French provinical style is?
Baskets for decorating
Hey! I've read that I could station aesthetically pleasing baskets around my house for decorating. Do you have any recommendations as to what specific types of baskets I could use? And how can I ensure they will be safe? I guess keep them away from candles and electrics?
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