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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?
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?
How much wallpaper do i need for a 10x12 room
The paper I like has a repeat, so I don't think that a straight square-metre calculation is enough? I'm ordering this online so I can't race out and get more if I'm short when I start doing the job, but don't want to waste cash I don't need to!
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?
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