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  • 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?

    Asked by Charlie on 18th Sep 2025
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    Which interior paint should I use?

    Is it worth spending a bit more for premium brand emulsion? Is there much difference in the end result from standard or budget brands?

    Asked by Harry on 4th Sep 2022
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    Best caulk paint to trim

    What is the most appropriate caulk type to trim prior to painting? 

    Asked by Charles on 17th Dec 2020
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    cold internal walls in Dorma conversion.

    how to make internal walls warmer? There is not the option of putting more internal insulation between the stud walls.

    Asked by Joyce on 24th Oct 2023
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    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?

    Asked by Darrell on 13th Oct 2025
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    The right glaze amount for a room

    On average, how much glaze does a room usually need? Say a 16m2 room for instance?

    Asked by Elly on 17th Dec 2020
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    How effective is colour matching paint effective?

    How similar do paint products tend to be when colour matching? Are the differences actually noticeable in reality between a budget-friendly option and the more costly alternative they resemble?

    Asked by Greg on 1st Dec 2022
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    Chalk paint

    What exactly is chalk paint?

    Asked by Bill on 10th Nov 2022
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    Paint Bubbles in emulsion

    Hi, will bubbles form in silk emulsion if it is left in the roller tray for days on end?

    Asked by Ben on 2nd May 2024
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    Paint over kitchen paint?

    Can you paint over kitchen paint with vinyl silk paint?

    Asked by Sandra on 13th Aug 2020
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