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  • Fitting cork wallpaper

    How is cork wallpaper fitted? Does it need any special skills or is it similar to other wall coverings?

    Asked by Pete on 8th Dec 2022
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    What colours go well in a grey room?

    What types/colours sofas would go well in a grey-painted room?

    Asked by LAURA on 18th May 2022
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    Eclectic bathroom decor

    Hi, what are your top tips for creating an eclectic bathroom interior?

    Asked by Charles on 24th Aug 2022
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    Mylands vs Crown Paints

    How do Mylands and Crown Paints products compare?

    Asked by Robert on 24th Jun 2022
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    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?

    Asked by Michael on 9th Aug 2022
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    Layering lighting

    How can I go about layering lighting? What does this entail and how does it related to house decorating in particular? Thanks!

    Asked by Greg on 13th Aug 2022
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    Industrial interior design

    What is industrial interior design and is it easy enough for a DIYer to implement?

    Asked by Jackie on 12th Aug 2022
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    How soon do I need to paint after applying undercoat?

    Hi, we’re moving into a house that is decorated in very dark and bright colours. It’s not our cup of tea and we just want to cover the walls before moving in. We won’t have no time choose the final paint colours and decorate for good few weeks. So for now we just thought of covering walls in undercoat. How long can we leave the undercoat for after covering the the walls with it? I’ve read that primers loose their effectiveness after about 48 hours we would need to prime again just before painting. Does the same thing happen with undercoat? In which case, should we paint the walls in cheap white paint on top of the undercoat too for now? Many thanks for your guidance! P.S. the walls are in pretty good state - no marks, stains, cracks.

    Asked by Dovile on 22nd Jun 2021
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    Quality paintbrush

    What makes a high quality paint brush exactly? What qualities should I be looking for?

    Asked by Greg on 17th Dec 2020
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    Painting over tiles

    What's the best way to prep tiles for painting over them and what are the best primers, paints and sealants to use?

    Asked by Luke on 6th Feb 2023
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