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Problems with paint roller fluff
How can I stop my paint roller from shedding fluff?
How to scrape paint off house exterior
Is it possible to avoid scraping paint off the outside of my house if it’s peeling off with the use of a pressure washer before I paint? I’d like to figure out some sort of solution.
How do matte and eggshell compare and contrast with each other?
Hi, so I want to have a living room painted. I’m just wondering how matte and eggshell compare and contrast with each other? I’m trying to figure out which might be best for my living room. Any suggestions for making the right call?
Wall paint colours for renovation
What are some of the best wall paint colours for renovating a kitchen?
How long can tin of paint be left open?
How long can I leave a half opened tin of gloss paint before it dries up?
crumbling walls
will I need to plaster all the walls as when I removed the old paper bits of the wall came away? thank you.
Painting a wall without leaving marks
Will it be noticeable if I paint half a wall one day and the rest the next day? Or will there be a noticeable line?
Preparing a table before gloss finish application
Should I prepare a table before painting if it’s got a gloss finish?
Tape vs scraper when painting
Is it better to tape around windows before painting or use a scraper afterwards?
Styling a coffee table book
Could you give me an idea of what you should and shouldn’t do when styling a coffee table book? I want to create the perfect look but tbh I’m a bit clueless as to what that might entail. Any help would mean a lot.
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