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Wall bleeding/staining
How does bleeding/staining occur on a wall? Why is this happening what can I do about it?
Painting vertical stripes on walls
I've seen lots of social media posts of people painting vertical stripes on bedroom walls. I'd like to try it but I'm worried about getting the lines straight enough. Any tips?
Tips for painting concrete flooring in garage
The concrete floor in my garage is painted. Is it safe to add an epoxy coating to this surface? If so, what steps should I take to apply this? How much should I apply? What equipment will I need and how about any safety tips and equipment that I’ll need to take into consideration? If it can’t be done, is there any other type of coating that can be added or something similar than be done to add more protective and preservative qualities to my garage floor? Thank in advance! I’m a bit stuck on this and would like to figure out so that the floor doesn’t wear down over time. Any help would be very helpful. Thanks for your time.
What is an eggshell finish?
I’ve heard somewhere of something called an eggshell finish. Could you explain what this is exactly? When would it be a good finish to use?
Why are VOCs in paint bad?
Why are VOCs in paint so bad? Are they harmful to people? If so, why are they allowed in interior paints?
What types of paint finish would best suit a garden wall?
What types of paint finish would best suit a garden wall? Does it depend on the material of the wall? And do you need to choose ‘exterior paints’ in particular or are most paint products suited to indoor and outdoor environments?
What would look good in a yellow room?
What sort of decorations/fittings would go well in a room with yellow walls? Also what colours would go well in terms of the decorations?
PRICE RANGE job
how much is an average room cost to paint its our first job
Painting or staining a cedar fence
Should a cedar fence be painted or stained? Thanks for your time.
What's the best way to remove gloss from brushes?
What's the best way to remove gloss paint from brushes?
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