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  • Painting problem

    Every time I paint the chimney breast it bubbles Should I cover with lining paper

    Asked by John on 3rd Sep 2024
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    Which paint brush?

    What's the best type of paint brush to use with gloss paint?

    Asked by Michael on 14th Oct 2022
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    Which wallpaper type is easiest to hang?

    Which is easier to hang, paste the wall or paste the paper wallpaper?

    Asked by Luke on 29th Nov 2022
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    Door and door frame paint

    How much do you charge to paint door and doorframes each? They are white and need to be only freshened up with another satin coat.

    Asked by Maya on 5th May 2023
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    Painting woodwork

    should woodwork be sanded before being painted? should woodwork be cleaned/washed before being painted?

    Asked by Pauline on 9th Jun 2025
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    Wallpapering on plastered walls

    Should I seal my plastered walls with PVA glue before hanging wallpaper?

    Asked by Julie on 17th Nov 2022
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    Painting floorboards

    How do I get a good, lasting finish when painting floorboards?

    Asked by June on 13th Nov 2022
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    Painting bare wood stair rail

    Hi I've sanded old gloss off stair rails and it's bare smooth wood can I use dulux quick dry striaght on top without undercoat as it's self undercoated paint

    Asked by Jack on 16th Sep 2022
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    Hanging wallpaper

    Where should I start hanging my wallpaper. All walls have doors or windows in the room I'm decoratin

    Asked by Carole on 30th Jan 2023
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    Is Valspar paint durable?

    Is Valspar paint durable or wipeable?

    Asked by Beverley on 16th Jun 2023
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