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Making old paint usable again
Can I rescue wall paint that is a bit old? There are some dry flaky bits in it and it's been open a while. Can I make it as good as fresh paint?
Wallpapering newly plastered walls
Should I PVA my newly plastered walls before papering to stop the moisture being sucked out of the paste?
Client doesn’t pay for my services
As a trade person, what do you usually do if a client doesn't respond after receiving the invoice? My painting job is finished, and I sent the invoice to them the day after completion, but they neither responded nor paid. I sent a reminder text after 3 days, but they still seem to be ignoring me. Just to mention, this is the second invoice for our service, and they paid the first one on time.
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?
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?
Best caulk paint to trim
What is the most appropriate caulk type to trim prior to painting?
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.
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?
The right glaze amount for a room
On average, how much glaze does a room usually need? Say a 16m2 room for instance?
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?
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