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Do decortators often have hidden costs?
When hiring a team to decorate my home, are hidden extras often included in the final bill or is this rarely the case?
Morris & Co Wallpaper installation
Need some tips on hanging Morris & Co "FRUIT" Wallpaper. Tried doing this and once its wet with the paste or water it rips and tears no matter what I try. How can this paper be hung successfully.
what is a tack cloth?
Could you tell me what a tack cloth is? Thanks.
Using high-gloss paint over imperfections
Does a high gloss paint product show imperfections on a surface? Is there any ways around this or will I just need to use another type of product instead?
Painting a roof
Can a roof be painted? Must this be done by a professional?
Can I paint my radiator?
Is it okay to paint a radiator? Can any paint regular wall paint be used or do you need a special product? Is this safe for a DIYer to undertake?
How to prep walls for painting after removing wallpaper
I have stripped the wallpaper and the walls are quite rough in places with some torn facing paper. What do we need to do before the painter can start?
Cost of dado rail section
How much should a section of dado rail cost? What would be a logical price range to expect?
Eccentric vs eclectic decors
Are eccentric and eclectic decors the same thing? Or are differences and if so, what are they?
3D Wall Tiles
What are 3D wall tiles and what do they offer?
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