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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?
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On my tin of paint it says to sand between coats. Won't this take my first coat of paint off?
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