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Angle-cut Vs square-cut paint brush
Could you explain to me what differentiates an angle-cut paint brush from a square-cut brush? Which is better and why? In what scenarios should either option be used? Are there many jobs where both types of brush should be used? Thanks!
Sealing a masonry window sill
I have concrete/masonry external window sills. I have repeatedly treated the sills with a recommended white sealer however rain drips from the gutters keep eroding the edge of the sills. How do I deal with this?
What colour undercoat is needed
I'm painting my living room and it will be designer white and breaking wave colour. Just wondering what colour undercoat is best to us thanks
How to get rid of a rancid paint smell on walls
I've just painted a bedroom and there's a horrible sour smell coming from the walls. The paint was bought a while ago. How long will this smell last? Do I have to get it off the wall?
Wall panelling + Wallpaper for sound deadeningd dead
Hi all, Recently we have had some 'noisy neighbours' move in nextdoor. The issue is the big subwoofer used daily which it right on our adjacent wall in the front room, admittedly I would say from there side it isn't excessively loud, but the bass somes straight through and it plays right into the early hours most nights and with a baby I need to get this rectified. Can anyone please advise what would be best to do in our front and back room shared wall to block out bass sounds as much as possible? All help appreciated
When is a pearl/satin finish paint be a good choice?
In what situations would a pearl/satin finish paint be a good choice? Would it depend on different factors? When should it be avoided?
Maximum time you can leave undercoat before glossing?
I primed and undercoated some exterior woodwork several months ago. I couldn’t get to gloss it then. Will the undercoat still be ok to apply gloss to or will it have deteriorated?
How to prevent penetrating wall stains
How can I stop wall stains from bleeding through a painted surface? What can I do about this?
anti-corrosive paint
What is the best anti-corrosive paint on the market in your view? Where can I purchase this paint from? Can it be bought online for home delivery?
What can I do about bubbling and peeling wallpaper?
Hi, I’ve noticed bubbles and peeling sags on my living room wall. What can I do about this? Should I hire a painter to fix this? Thank you.
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