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  • How to prep walls for painting after removing wallpaper

    I have stripped the wallpaper and the walls are quite rough in places with some torn facing paper. What do we need to do before the painter can start?

    Asked by Adam on 16th May 2026
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    Interesting wallpaper design ideas

    I’d like an interesting and novel wallpaper design for my kitchen. Can you recommend some patterns/designs that I should consider? 

    Asked by Bill on 22nd Apr 2021
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    Curling wallpaper issue

    Is it possible to fix loose ends or curling with wallpaper?

    Asked by Patrick on 20th Jul 2021
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    Need to strip wallpaper

    How long does it take to strip wallpaper? Never done it before

    Asked by Patrick on 21st Aug 2025
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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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    Negative space in eclectic decor

    What is negative space in the context of eclectic decor? How would I go about achieving this?

    Asked by Pete on 19th Aug 2022
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    Cost of pilaster installation

    How much does it cost (in terms of labour and supply) to have a pilaster installed?

    Asked by Catherine on 7th Jun 2022
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    Good floral style wallpaper designs

    What are some good floral style wallpaper designs worth considering for a living room in 2022?

    Asked by Adam on 13th May 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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    Can I use any scraper to remove wallpaper?

    Does it matter what sort of scraper I use to remove old wallpaper?

    Asked by angie on 22nd Jan 2023
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