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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?
Repainting a peeling wall
When I had painted the first coat onto kitchen walls, I noticed that the paint on one wall wasn’t adhering properly and it had some marks which looked suspiciously like water marks. I think we have ruled out the possibility of the flat being damp, but it looks like there may have been a historic problem. Anyway, on the first coat some of the paint came away on the roller and then when trying to sort a crack, huge chunks of the paint fell away revealing the plaster underneath. I used a pallet knife to pull away the loose paint (pretty much the whole wall). Where do I go from here? My thought is to sand the wall down to get the patches of paint as smooth as possible and then use a peel stop primer (I’ve got the Zinnser one) and then mist coat as I would with a bare plaster wall? My other option would be to use a paint stripper to get the whole wall back to plaster but I don’t really want to go down that route!
Layering lighting
How can I go about layering lighting? What does this entail and how does it related to house decorating in particular? Thanks!
Sealing an old ceiling
I have a ceiling with stains on it, not sure if it is water or pee from furry creatures, can I seal it to stop the stain coming through again. With watered down PVA?
Front door colour for kerb appeal
I'm considering painting my front door in an effort to give my house more kerb appeal. What colours would you recommend I look into?
Quality paintbrush
What makes a high quality paint brush exactly? What qualities should I be looking for?
Painting over tiles
What's the best way to prep tiles for painting over them and what are the best primers, paints and sealants to use?
Painting a room
Do I start painting a room from the top or the bottom? What's the professional way to do it?
What paint sheen is best?
Why should I go with a higher sheen paint? And when is a lower sheen paint more suitable? Also, generally, what are the pros and cons of these paints?
Gloss paint in sunlight
I've heard that gloss paint goes yellow in the sun. Should I use a different paint for the woodwork in my orangery?
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