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  • 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?

    Asked by June on 30th Nov 2022
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    Is chalky paint any good?

    What are the pros and cons of chalky paint? What jobs/surfaces is it suitable for and why? Is it costly? Anything else I should know about this sort of paint ?

    Asked by Elly on 11th May 2021
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    paint brands that prevent mould and mildew growth

    What are the best paint brands or/and products on the market to prevent mould and mildew growth? Are there any additional products that can be applied to surfaces to help stop these issues arising in the first place?

    Asked by Elly on 23rd Aug 2020
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    Painting a room

    Do I start painting a room from the top or the bottom? What's the professional way to do it?

    Asked by Karen on 25th Sep 2022
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    Upcycle furniture

    What does it mean to upcyle furniture?

    Asked by Michael on 22nd Aug 2022
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    Best scion brand wallpaper for living room

    What are some of the best examples of Scion brand wallpaper for a living room? Do you have a specific recommendation in mind?

    Asked by Harry on 11th Jul 2022
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    Best scraper for shed paint

    If I want to remove paint from a shed that is peeling, what’s the best type of scraper to use? The shed is wooden. Does it depend on the type of paint? Any suggestions as to what products/tools I should consider and where could I purchase these?

    Asked by Bill on 20th Jan 2021
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    Wallpapering newly plastered walls

    Should I PVA my newly plastered walls before papering to stop the moisture being sucked out of the paste?

    Asked by carole on 5th Feb 2023
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    Best woodchip removal method

    Is a chemical stripper or steamer better for removing woodchip wallpaper?

    Asked by Charles on 3rd Sep 2022
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    Painting twenty fence boards in London

    I have twenty fence boards in my garden that need to be painted. I am located in London. How much will it cost me to hire a professional painter to perform this job? Also, I have a pet dog who loves to spend time in the garden? We can keep her inside when the paint job is taking place but once painting is finished, how long after should we wait before letting her back outside? She’s very curious so I’d just be worried that she might start sniffing it or taste it just after a fresh coat of paint has been added!

    Asked by Adam on 9th Nov 2020
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