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How to scrape paint off house exterior
Is it possible to avoid scraping paint off the outside of my house if it’s peeling off with the use of a pressure washer before I paint? I’d like to figure out some sort of solution.
How do matte and eggshell compare and contrast with each other?
Hi, so I want to have a living room painted. I’m just wondering how matte and eggshell compare and contrast with each other? I’m trying to figure out which might be best for my living room. Any suggestions for making the right call?
Wall paint colours for renovation
What are some of the best wall paint colours for renovating a kitchen?
How long can tin of paint be left open?
How long can I leave a half opened tin of gloss paint before it dries up?
Dulux Trade Diamond vs Easycare kitchen
We're getting a new kitchen & have chosen the colour. But, whats the difference between Dulux Trade Diamond Matt & Dulux Easycare Kitchen? We'd prefer to have a matt finish as the new cupboards and tiles are already slightly shiny. I've read the trade diamond can be used in the kitchen & is scrubbable, but does anyone have any experience with it in a kitchen? Also, we're having a wide glass splashback, so oil stains aren't a worry.
crumbling walls
will I need to plaster all the walls as when I removed the old paper bits of the wall came away? thank you.
Painting a wall without leaving marks
Will it be noticeable if I paint half a wall one day and the rest the next day? Or will there be a noticeable line?
Paint over dry caulk
I have caulked between the French doors and edges of the walls in my dining room, however when putting emulsion over it once it is fully dry, the paint almost disappears into a watery type texture. I presume this is due to moisture? I fi were to put primer/ undercoat over the top to act as a sealant, then reapply the emulsion once fully dry, would this do the trick?
How to sand skirting boards
I want to repaint all the skirting boards in the house, but they've got layers of old gloss on them. What's the best way to get a smooth finish before painting?
Preparing a table before gloss finish application
Should I prepare a table before painting if it’s got a gloss finish?
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