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What to put on before gloss paint
I have eggshell water base paint on my banister but looking to paint it with gloss. I have tried this before and gloss does not stick. Would I need to used a undercoat or primer and which one would be best to put on before gloss.
Can tile paint be used on a radiator?
Hi All, I hope this isn’t too silly to ask, but can I paint my radiator using tile paint? It’s just to cover some rusty patches where the paint has flaked off. I don’t have any other paint available right now, but don’t know if there is any special paint I should be using and I’m cautious it might affect the radiator working. Many thanks, K
Cost to paint an internal door
How much would you charge per door to do some prep work and paint two coats of paint (both sides) and including door frame? with and without materials?
Painting older plaster
Is there a paint type primer or something I can paint older plaster to help hide minor imperfections (I’ll fill/sand and smooth as much as I can first) before painting a dark paint colour? I don’t want to use lining paper. Cheers 👍🏻
Should I use Fungicidal wash for the external house walls?
Hello, My house has had intermittent problems with mould in the past years and recently we have been planning to repaint the outside of the house. A friend has suggested using a fungicidal wash before repainting the house to get rid of any remaining mould there may be. I know this can be quite strong stuff, so I am hesitant to use it if it’s not required. Has anyone had any experience of using a fungicidal wash on the external walls of houses? Additionally, any specific brands or other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
Ronseal Fence One coat
My decking has been painted with Ronseal Dark Oak fence cover. Is there anything I can paint on top of it to seal it?
Do I need to fill an area of ceiling where paint has been peeling?
Hi, I'm just sorting out my bathroom ceiling where some paint has been peeling off above the shower. I've scraped off the peeling paint and will be sealing it. Do I need to then put a layer of filler over the area (which is quite big) before putting the top coat on? I've seen one video on youtube where a decorator did put filler on and another where he didn't.
wallpapering a room
How do I work out how much wallpaper I will need for a room?
Wall condition - Removing wallpaper with paint underneath
Removing wallpaper reveals old cream paint underneath. Should this be removed before repainting & how? All advice welcome. Thankyou.
Tips for painting over dark colours
Any tips for painting over dark walls with a light colour? The last time I tried this it took loads of paint coats.
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